global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a worldwide safety system for shipping that provides assistance in maritime emergencies. The GMDSS system uses satellite communications, the GPS system and marine radio to locate ships and people in distress and coordinate assistance.

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Englisch:	global maritime distress and safety system - GMDSS
Updated at:	30.09.2008
#Words:	43
Links:	system, satellite communications (Satcom), global positioning system (satellite comm.) (GPS),
Translations:	DE
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