DIFFERENT

GMDSS EQUIPMENT
FOUND ONBOARD SHIPS

@marine_insight
 1 VHF RADIO

Very High Frequency (VHF) radios are

used for short-range communication and
are essential for ship-to-ship and ship-to-
shore communication.

@marine_insight
 2 MF/HF RADIO

Medium Frequency (MF) and High

Frequency (HF) radios are used for long-
range communication. They provide
coverage over greater distances and are
vital for communication in remote areas.
@marine_insight
 3 EPIRB

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

(EPIRB) is a distress alerting device used to
transmit a distress signal in emergency
situations. It helps rescuers locate a ship in
distress by providing its position.
@marine_insight
 4 SART

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a

radar-based device that assists in the
detection and location of survival craft or
distressed vessels. It helps search and rescue
teams locate the ship or its lifeboats.
@marine_insight
 5 NAVTEX RECEIVER

NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) is a system that

provides navigational and meteorological
warnings, forecasts, and other important
information to ships. The NAVTEX receiver
onboard receives these messages.
@marine_insight
 6 INMARSAT OR IRIDIUM SATELLITE
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

These satellite communication systems allow

ships to establish communication with shore
authorities, other ships, and rescue
coordination centers in remote areas where
terrestrial communication is limited.
@marine_insight
 7 PORTABLE RADIOS

Portable VHF radios are carried by crew

members during operations and serve as
backup communication devices.

@marine_insight
@marine_insight

Thanks for Reading!

Download our E-book

A Practical Guide to
Yard Delivery of New Ship

Link in Comments

Buy best Maritime e-books only on marineinsight.com