A guide to GMDSS sea areas and radio equipment
29 December 2025
Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager, Icom UK Ltd
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) represents the world's most essential framework for ensuring life-at-sea safety. Established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), GMDSS is a globally mandated, integrated radio safety system and procedural protocol designed to guarantee that any vessel in distress can be located and assisted anywhere on the planet.
For leaders in the maritime industry, understanding and correctly implementing GMDSS is not merely a regulatory obligation, it is a core responsibility that directly impacts lives.
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