Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services (6 Languages) (2024) (Download)

Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services (6 Languages) (2024) (Download)

(Multilingual: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish)

The Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services is published in accordance with Article 20 (No. 20.14) of the Radio Regulations and results from studies carried out in the ITU-R since 2008. Volume 1 provides descriptive text of the organization and operation of the GMDSS and other maritime operational procedures, while Volume 2 contains the extracts of the regulatory texts associated with maritime operations.

What’s New in the 2024 Edition:

• New Digital Format: All ITU Maritime Service Publications are now available in a digital format. Users can download and access publications through a desktop application designed for ease of use and enhanced search capabilities.

• CD / USB Formats: While the digital format is now the primary method of distribution, USB and CD-ROM format are still available. For more details, visit the formats page.

• Registering your digital or physical publication (QR code scan), it generates a certificate valid for port inspections.

Official Announcement: For more insights, refer to the Official Announcement.