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  **PLENARY MEETING**                              **Addendum 14 to\
                                                   Document 10-E**

                                                   **31 August 2007**

                                                   **Original: English**

                                                   

  EUROPEAN COMMON PROPOSALS FOR\                   
  THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE                       

  Part 14                                          

  Agenda item 1.14                                 
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1.14 to review the operational procedures and requirements of the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and other related provisions
of the Radio Regulations, taking into account Resolutions **331
(Rev.WRC‑03)** and **342 (Rev.WRC‑2000)** and the continued transition
to the GMDSS, the experience since its introduction, and the needs of
all classes of ships

Introduction

As a result of the review the operational and procedural requirements of
the GMDSS, Europe proposes the following amendments:

Appendix 13 contains maritime distress and safety procedures and
requirements for the "old" distress and safety system which was intended
to be replaced by the GMDSS. To further promote the use of GMDSS
Appendix 13 is proposed for suppression. Those elements which need to be
retained are proposed to be incorporated in the provisions of Chapter
VII.

Based on the experience gained, amendments of the communication
procedures of Chapter VII are proposed.

As a consequence of the deletion of Appendix 13 all references to this
Appendix in all parts of the Radio Regulations need to be deleted.

The proposed amendments to Appendix 16 align the provisions of this
Appendix to the requirements of the modernization of maritime
radiocommunication with the transition to the GMDSS.

Appendix 18 requires revision, in order to provide more capacity to meet
the increasing communication demand and respond to the needs of data
communications.

The intention of the proposals is to reorganize the use of the frequency
band of Appendix 18 more efficiently and to provide channels for new
technologies by allowing the use of 12.5 kHz channel spacing. Also the
proposed extension of the use of footnote *m)* (splitting of duplex
channels into simplex channels) will provide more capacity.

Appendix 19 contains the technical characteristics of emergency position
indicating radio beacons operating on the carrier frequency 2 182 kHz.
This technique has been replaced by other means using other bands,
therefore the Appendix is proposed to be suppressed.

Based upon Agenda item 1.14 for WRC-07, and with respect to the ongoing
discussion within ITU‑R on the future of the ITU Service Publications
for the maritime mobile service within Appendix 16 (see CPM Report
Chapter 5, page 78), specific revisions of content, format and on
structure are recommended. Therefore the consequential changes to
Article 20 are proposed.

ARTICLE 5

Frequency allocations

Section IV -- Table of Frequency Allocations\
(See No. 2.1)

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200-495 kHz

+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                      |
| services             |                      |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3             |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| > **415-435**        | > **415-495**        |                      |
| >                    | >                    |                      |
| > MARITIME MOBILE    | > MARITIME MOBILE    |                      |
| > MOD 5.79           | > MOD 5.79 (MOD)     |                      |
| >                    | > 5.79A              |                      |
| > AERONAUTICAL\      | >                    |                      |
| > RADIONAVIGATION    | > Aeronautical       |                      |
| >                    | > radionavigation    |                      |
| > 5.72               | > 5.80               |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| > **435-495**        |                      |                      |
| >                    |                      |                      |
| > MARITIME MOBILE    |                      |                      |
| > MOD 5.79 (MOD)     |                      |                      |
| > 5.79A              |                      |                      |
| >                    |                      |                      |
| > Aeronautical       |                      |                      |
| > radionavigation    |                      |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+
| > 5.72 MOD 5.82      | > 5.77 5.78 MOD 5.82 |                      |
+----------------------+----------------------+----------------------+

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495-1 800 kHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **495-505** MOBILE    |                       |                       |
| ADD 5.79              |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ADD 5.A14             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **505-526.5**         | **505-510**           | **505-526.5**         |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE MOD   | MARITIME MOBILE MOD   | MARITIME MOBILE MOD   |
| 5.79 (MOD) 5.79A MOD  | 5.79                  | 5.79 (MOD) 5.79A MOD  |
| 5.84                  |                       | 5.84                  |
|                       |                       |                       |
| AERONAUTICAL\         |                       | AERONAUTICAL\         |
| RADIONAVIGATION       |                       | RADIONAVIGATION       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | Aeronautical mobile   |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | **510-525**           | Land mobile           |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | MOBILE (MOD) 5.79A    |                       |
|                       | MOD 5.84              |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | AERONAUTICAL\         |                       |
|                       | RADIONAVIGATION       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 5.72                  |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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**5.79** The band 415-526.5 kHz (415-510 kHz in Region 2) is designated
for radiotelegraphy transmissions in the maritime mobile service.

**Reasons:** By widening the frequency range in this footnote
administrations gain more flexibility to use the band 495-505 kHz for
other purposes than Morse telegraphy, e.g. Navtex.

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**5.79A** When establishing coast stations in the NAVTEX service on the
frequencies 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4 209.5 kHz, administrations are
strongly recommended to coordinate the operating characteristics in
accordance with the procedures of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) (see Resolution **339 (Rev.WRC-03)**).      (WRC‑07)

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**5.82** In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is to be
used exclusively for the transmission by coast stations of navigational
and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships, by means of
narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for use of the
frequency 490 kHz are prescribed in Articles **31** and **52**. In using
the band  415-495 kHz for the aeronautical radionavigation service,
administrations are requested to ensure that no harmful interference is
caused to the frequency 490 kHz.     (WRC-07)

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**5.83**

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**5.A14** Administrations authorizing the use of frequencies in the band
495-505 kHz by services other than maritime mobile shall ensure that no
harmful interference is caused to the maritime mobile service in this
band or to the allocated services in the adjacent bands, noting in
particular the conditions of use of the frequencies 490 kHz and 518 kHz,
as prescribed in Articles **31** and **52**.

**Reasons:** By widening the frequency range in this footnote
administrations gain more flexibility to use this frequency band for
other purposes than Morse telegraphy.

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**5.84** The conditions for the use of the frequency 518 kHz by the
maritime mobile service are prescribed in Articles **31**
and **52**.     (WRC-07)

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1 800-2 194 kHz

+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                       |
| services             |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3              |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2 173.5-2 190.5**  |                      |                       |
| MOBILE (distress and |                      |                       |
| calling)             |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOD 5.108 5.109      |                      |                       |
| 5.110 MOD 5.111      |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+

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**5.108** The carrier frequency 2 182 kHz is an international distress
and calling frequency for radiotelephony. The conditions for the use of
the band 2 173.5-2 190.5 kHz are prescribed in Articles **31**
and **52**.

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2 194-3 230 kHz

+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                       |
| services             |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3              |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2 850-3 025**      |                      |                       |
| AERONAUTICAL MOBILE  |                      |                       |
| (R)                  |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOD 5.111 MOD 5.115  |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+

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3 230-5 003 kHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **4 063-4 438**       |                       |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE (MOD) |                       |                       |
| 5.79A 5.109 5.110 MOD |                       |                       |
| 5.130 5.131 5.132     |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| 5.128 5.129           |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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5 003-7 450 kHz

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7 450-13 360 kHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **8 195-8 815**       |                       |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE 5.109 |                       |                       |
| 5.110 5.132 MOD 5.145 |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| \...                  |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **9 995-10 003**      |                       |                       |
| STANDARD FREQUENCY    |                       |                       |
| AND TIME SIGNAL       |                       |                       |
| (10 000 kHz)          |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **10 003-10 005**     |                       |                       |
| STANDARD FREQUENCY    |                       |                       |
| AND TIME SIGNAL       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Space research        |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **10 005-10 100**     |                       |                       |
| AERONAUTICAL MOBILE   |                       |                       |
| (R)                   |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| \...                  |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **12 230-13 200**     |                       |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE 5.109 |                       |                       |
| 5.110 5.132 MOD 5.145 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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13 360-18 030 kHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **14 990-15 005**     |                       |                       |
| STANDARD FREQUENCY    |                       |                       |
| AND TIME SIGNAL       |                       |                       |
| (15 000 kHz)          |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| \...                  |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **16 360-17 410**     |                       |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE 5.109 |                       |                       |
| 5.110 5.132 MOD 5.145 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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18 030-23 350 kHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **19 990-19 995**     |                       |                       |
| STANDARD FREQUENCY    |                       |                       |
| AND TIME SIGNAL       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Space research        |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **19 995-20 010**     |                       |                       |
| STANDARD FREQUENCY    |                       |                       |
| AND TIME SIGNAL       |                       |                       |
| (20 000 kHz)          |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111             |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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75.2-137.175 MHz

+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                       |
| services             |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3              |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **117.975-137**      |                      |                       |
| AERONAUTICAL MOBILE  |                      |                       |
| (R)                  |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOD 5.111 5.198 MOD  |                      |                       |
| 5.200 5.201 5.202    |                      |                       |
| 5.203 5.203A 5.203B  |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+

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148-223 MHz

+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                       |
| services             |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3              |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **150.05-153**       | **150.05-156.4875**  |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| FIXED                | FIXED                |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOBILE except        | MOBILE               |                       |
| aeronautical\        |                      |                       |
| mobile               |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| RADIO ASTRONOMY      |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| 5.149                |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **153-154**          |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| FIXED                |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOBILE except        |                      |                       |
| aeronautical\        |                      |                       |
| mobile (R)           |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| Meteorological Aids  |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **154-156.4875**     |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| FIXED                |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOBILE except        |                      |                       |
| aeronautical\        |                      |                       |
| mobile (R)           |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| MOD 5.226            | 5.225 MOD 5.226      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| *                    | *                    |                       |
| *156.4875-156.5625** | *156.4875-156.5625** |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE      | MARITIME MOBILE      |                       |
| (distress and        | (distress and        |                       |
| calling via DSC)     | calling via DSC)     |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| MOD 5.111 MOD 5.226  | MOD 5.111 MOD 5.226  |                       |
| MOD 5.227            | MOD 5.227            |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| *                    | *                    |                       |
| *156.5625-156.7625** | *156.5625-156.7625** |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| FIXED                | FIXED                |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOBILE except        | MOBILE               |                       |
| aeronautical\        |                      |                       |
| mobile (R)           |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| MOD 5.226            | 5.225 MOD 5.226      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| *                    |                      |                       |
| *156.7625-156.8375** |                      |                       |
| MARITIME MOBILE      |                      |                       |
| (distress and        |                      |                       |
| calling)             |                      |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOD 5.111 MOD 5.226  |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| **156.8375-174**     | **156.8375-174**     |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| FIXED                | FIXED                |                       |
|                      |                      |                       |
| MOBILE except        | MOBILE               |                       |
| aeronautical\        |                      |                       |
| mobile               |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| MOD 5.226 5.229 ADD  | MOD 5.226 5.230      |                       |
| 5.B14                | 5.231 5.232 ADD      |                       |
|                      | 5.B14                |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+

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220-335.4 MHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **235-267** FIXED     |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOBILE                |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.111 5.252 5.254 |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.256 5.256A      |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**MOD** EUR/10A14/20

**5.111** The carrier frequencies 2 182 kHz, 3 023 kHz, 5 680 kHz, 8 364
kHz and the frequencies 121.5 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz
may also be used, in accordance with the procedures in force for
terrestrial radiocom­munication services, for search and rescue
operations concerning manned space vehicles. The conditions for the use
of the frequencies are prescribed in Article **31**.

The same applies to the frequencies 10 003 kHz, 14 993 kHz and 19 993
kHz, but in each of these cases emissions must be confined in a band of
 3 kHz about the frequency.

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**5.115** The carrier (reference) frequencies 3 023 kHz and 5 680 kHz
may also be used, in accordance with Article **31** by stations of the
maritime mobile service engaged in coordinated search and rescue
operations.

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**5.130** The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 4 125
kHz and 6 215 kHz are prescribed in Articles **31** and **52**.

**MOD** EUR/10A14/23

**5.145** The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 8 291
kHz, 12 290 kHz and 16 420 kHz are prescribed in Articles** 31**
and **52**.

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**5.199**

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**5.200** In the band 117.975-136 MHz, the frequency 121.5 MHz is the
aeronautical emergency frequency and, where required, the frequency
123.1 MHz is the aeronautical frequency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile
stations of the maritime mobile service may communicate on these
frequencies under the conditions laid down in Article **31** for
distress and safety purposes with stations of the aeronautical mobile
service.

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**5.226** The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety
and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone
service. The conditions for the use of this frequency are contained in
Article **31** and Appendix **18**.

The frequency 156.525 MHz is the international distress, safety and
calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service
using digital selective calling (DSC). The conditions for the use of
this frequency are contained in Articles **31** and **52**, and
Appendix **18**.

In the bands 156-156.4875 MHz, 156.5625-156.7625 MHz, 156.8375-157.45
MHz, 160.6-160.975 MHz and 161.475-162.05 MHz, each administration shall
give priority to the maritime mobile service on only such frequencies as
are assigned to stations of the maritime mobile service by the
administration (see Articles **31** and **52**, and Appendix **18**).

Any use of frequencies in these bands by stations of other services to
which they are allocated should be avoided in areas where such use might
cause harmful interference to the maritime mobile VHF radio­communication
service.

However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the frequency bands in which
priority is given to the maritime mobile service may be used for
radiocommunications on inland waterways subject to agreement between
interested and affected administrations and taking into account current
frequency usage and existing agreements.

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**5.227** Administrations authorizing the use of frequencies in the
bands 156.4875-156.5125 MHz and 156.5375-156.5625 MHz by the fixed and
land mobile services shall ensure that no harmful interference is caused
to the maritime mobile service in the band 156.4875-156.5625 MHz, noting
in particular the conditions of use of the frequency 156.525 MHz, as
contained in Articles **31** and **52**, and Appendix **18**.

**Reasons**: Special protection for Channel 70 and Channel 16 which are
to be used in cases of maritime distress.

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**5.B14** The bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and 162.0125-162.0375 MHz are
also used for satellite reception of AIS transmissions from stations in
the maritime mobile service. **MOD** EUR/10A14/29

335.4-410 MHz

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to         |                       |                       |
| services              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1              | Region 2              | Region 3              |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **406-406.1**         |                       |                       |
| MOBILE-SATELLITE      |                       |                       |
| (Earth-to-space)      |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| MOD 5.266 5.267       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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**5.256** The frequency 243 MHz is the frequency in this band for use by
survival craft stations and equipment used for survival purposes.

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**5.266** The use of the band 406-406.1 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is limited to low power satellite emergency position-indicating
radiobeacons (see also Article **31**).

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410-460 MHz

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460-890 MHz

+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Allocation to        |                      |                       |
| services             |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| Region 1             | Region 2             | Region 3              |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+
| > **460-470** FIXED  |                      |                       |
| >                    |                      |                       |
| > MOBILE             |                      |                       |
| >                    |                      |                       |
| > Mete               |                      |                       |
| orological-Satellite |                      |                       |
| > (space-to-Earth)   |                      |                       |
| >                    |                      |                       |
| > MOD 5.287 5.288    |                      |                       |
| > 5.289 5.290        |                      |                       |
+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------------+

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**5.287** In the maritime mobile service, the frequencies 457.525 MHz,
457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 MHz may
be used by on-board communication stations. Where needed, equipment
designed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using also the additional
frequencies 457.5375 MHz, 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz
may be introduced for on-board communications. The use of these
frequencies in territorial waters may be subject to the national
regulations of the administration concerned. The characteristics of the
equipment used shall conform to those specified in
Recommendation ITU‑R M.1174.     (WRC-07)

ARTICLE 15

Interferences

Section I -- Interference from Radio Stations

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**15.8** § 4 Special consideration shall be given to avoiding
interference on distress and safety frequencies, those related to
distress and safety identified in Article **31**, and those related to
safety and regularity of flight identified in Appendix
**27**.     (WRC‑07)

Section VI -- Procedure in a case of harmful interference

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**15.28** § 20 Recognizing that transmissions on distress and safety
frequencies and frequencies used for the safety and regularity of flight
(see Article **31** and Appendix **27**) require absolute international
protection and that the elimination of harmful interference to such
transmissions is imperative, administrations undertake to act
immediately when their attention is drawn to any such harmful
interference.     (WRC‑07)

ARTICLE 19

Identification of stations

Section III -- Formation of call signs

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**19.55** § 24 1)

-- two characters and two letters, *or*

-- two characters, two letters and one digit (other than the digits 0
or 1), *or*

-- two characters (provided that the second is a letter) followed by
four digits (other than the digits 0 or 1 in cases where they
immediately follow a letter), *or*

-- two characters and one letter followed by four digits (other than the
digits 0 or 1 in cases where they immediately follow a letter).

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**19.56**

**Reasons:** Due to the developments of maritime radiocommunications a
distinction between ship stations employing radiotelegraphy and
radiotelephony is no longer required. Therefore 19.55 and 19.56 are
proposed to be combined.

**MOD** EUR/10A14/39

**19.76** 4) *Emergency position‑indicating radiobeacon stations*

When speech transmission is used:

-- the name and/or the call sign of the parent ship to which the
radiobeacon belongs.

ARTICLE 20

**Service publications**     (WRC‑03)

**Section I -- Titles and contents of service
publications**     (WRC‑03)

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**20.1** § 1 The following publications shall be issued by the
Secretary-General. As circumstances warrant and in response to
individual requests by administrations, the published information shall
also be available in appropriate formats and by appropriate
means.     (WRC-03)

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**20.5** *b)* the frequencies prescribed by these Regulations for common
use by certain services;

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**20.7** § 3 *List IV* -- *List of Coast and Special Service*
*Stations.*

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**20.8** § 4 *List V* -- *List of Ship Stations* *[and]{.underline}*
*[Assigned Maritime]{.underline}* *Mobile* *Service* *Identities.*

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**20.9**

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**20.10**

Section II -- Preparation and amendment of service
publications     (WRC-03)

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**20.16** § 12 Administrations shall take all appropriate measures to
notify the Bureau immediately of any changes in the operational
information contained in Lists IV and V, in view of the importance of
this information, particularly with regard to safety. In the case
of List V, administrations shall communicate the changes at least once a
month. In the case of other publications, administrations shall
communicate the changes in the information contained in them as soon as
possible.     (WRC-03)

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**20.16A** The names of the administrations who have failed to notify
the Bureau of the changes in the operational information contained in
Lists IV and V shall be published in these Lists.

The Bureau will periodically request administrations to reconfirm the
information published in List IV. If no information has been received by
the Bureau for two consecutive editions of the Lists IV and V,
unvalidated information shall be deleted.

ARTICLE 30

General provisions

Section I -- Introduction

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**30.1** § 1 This Chapter contains the provisions for the operational
use of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), whose
functional requirements, system elements and equipment carriage
requirements are set forth in the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. This Chapter also
contains provisions for initiating distress, urgency and safety
communications by means of radiotelephony on the frequency 156.8 MHz
(VHF channel 16).

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Not used.

Section II -- Maritime provisions

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**30.4** § 4 The provisions specified in this Chapter are obligatory in
the maritime mobile service and the maritime mobile‑satellite service
for all stations using the frequencies and techniques prescribed for the
functions set out herein (see also No. **30.5**).

Section III -- Aeronautical provisions

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**30.11*bis*** §** **11*bis* Aircraft, when conducting search and rescue
operations are also permitted to operate DSC equipment on the VHF DSC
frequency 156.525 MHz, and AIS equipment on the AIS frequencies
161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz.

ARTICLE 31

Frequencies for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

Section I -- General

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**31.1** § 1 The frequencies to be used for the transmission of distress
and safety infor­mation under the GMDSS are contained in Appendix **15**.
In addition to the frequencies listed in Appendix **15**, ship stations
and coast stations should use other appropriate frequencies for the
transmission of safety messages and general radiocommunications to and
from shore-based radio systems or networks.

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**31.2** § 2 Any emission causing harmful interference to distress and
safety communi­cations on any of the discrete frequencies identified in
Appendix **15** is prohibited.

Section III -- Watchkeeping

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**31.17** § 8 1) Ship stations, where so equipped, shall, while at sea,
maintain an auto­matic digital selective calling watch on the appropriate
distress and safety calling frequencies in the frequency bands in which
they are operating. Ship stations, where so equipped, shall also
maintain watch on the appropriate frequencies for the automatic
reception of transmissions of meteorological and navigational warnings
and other urgent information to ships..

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**31.18** 2) Ship stations complying with the provisions of this Chapter
should, where practicable, maintain a watch on the frequency 156.800 MHz
(VHF channel 16).

ARTICLE 32

Operational procedures for distress and safety communications in the
global\
maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

Section I -- General

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**32.1** § 1 Distress communications rely on the use of terrestrial MF,
HF and VHF radiocommunications and communications using satellite
techniques. [Distress communications shall have absolute priority over
all other transmissions.]{.underline}

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**32.2** § 2 1) The distress alert (see No. **32.9**) shall be sent
through a satellite either with absolute priority in general
communication channels, on exclusive distress and safety frequencies
reserved for satellite EPIRBs in the Earth-to-space direction or on the
distress and safety frequencies designated in the MF, HF and VHF bands
(see Appendix **15**).

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**32.4** § 3 All stations which receive a distress alert transmitted on
the distress and safety frequencies in the MF, HF and VHF bands shall
immediately cease any transmission capable of interfering with distress
traffic and prepare for subsequent distress traffic.

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**32.5** § 4 Calls using digital selective calling should use the
technical structure and content set forth in the most recent version of
Recommendations [ITU‑R ]{.underline}M.493 and ITU‑R M.541.

Section II -- Distress alerting

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**32.10B** Administrations shall take practicable and necessary steps to
ensure the avoidance of false distress alerts, including those
transmitted inadvertently.

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**32.13** § 9 [1)]{.underline} Ship-to-ship distress alerts are used to
alert other ships in the vicinity of the ship in distress and are based
on the use of digital selective calling in the VHF and MF bands.
Additionally, the HF band may be used.

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**32.13A** 2) Ship stations equipped for making use of digital selective
calling procedures may transmit a distress call and distress message
immediately following the distress alert in order to attract attention
from as many ship stations as possible.

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**32.13B** 3) Ship stations not equipped for making use of the digital
selective calling procedures shall, where practical, initiate the
distress communications by transmitting a radio telephony distress call
and message on the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF channel 16).

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**32.13C** § 9A 1) The distress call shall be given in the following
form:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY, spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the vessel in distress, spoken three times;

-- the call sign or other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC).

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**32.13D** 2) The distress message which follows the distress call,
shall be given in the following form:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY;

-- the name of the vessel in distress;

-- the call sign or other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC);

-- the position given as the latitude and longitude or with respect to a
known geographical location;

-- the nature of the distress;

-- the kind of assistance required;

-- any other useful information.

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**32.13E** § 9B Digital selective calling procedures use a combination
of automated functions and manual intervention to generate the
appropriate distress call format as described in the most recent version
of Recommendation ITU‑R M.541. The distress alert sent by digital
selective calling consists of one or more distress alert attempts in
which a message format is transmitted identifying the station in
distress, giving its last recorded position and, if entered, the nature
of the distress. At MF and HF, distress alert attempts may be sent as a
single-frequency attempt or a multifrequency attempt on up to six
frequencies within one minute. At VHF, only single-frequency call
attempts are used. The distress alert will repeat automatically at
random intervals, a few minutes apart, until an acknowledgement sent by
digital selective calling is received.

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Not used.

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B3 -- Transmission of a distress alert relay by a station not itself in
distress

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**32.16** § 11 A station in the mobile or mobile-satellite service which
learns that a mobile unit is in distress (for example, by a radio call
or by observation) shall initiate and transmit a distress alert relay on
behalf of the mobile unit in distress once it has ascertained that any
of the following circumstances apply:

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**32.17** *a)* on receiving a distress call sent by radiotelephony on
the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF channel 16), which is not acknowledged by a
coast station or another vessel within 5 minutes (see also
No.** 32.29A**);

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**32.17A** *b)* on receiving a distress alert on an HF channel, which is
not acknowledged by a coast station within 5 minutes (see also
No.** 32.31**);

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**32.18** *c)* on knowing that the mobile unit in distress is otherwise
unable or incapable of participating in distress communications and the
master or other person responsible for the mobile unit not in distress
considers that further help is necessary.

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**32.19** § 12 1) The distress relay on behalf of a mobile unit in
distress shall be sent in a form appropriate to the circumstances using
either a MAYDAY relay by radiotelephony (see No.** 32.19E**), an
individually addressed distress relay call by digital selective calling
(see No.** 32.19B**) or a distress priority message through a ship earth
station.

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**32.19A** 2) A station transmitting a distress alert relay in
accordance with Nos. **32.16** to **32.18** shall indicate that it is
not itself in distress.

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**32.19B** 3) A distress alert relay sent by digital selective calling
should use the call format, as found in the most recent version of
Recommendations ITU‑R M.493 and ITU‑R M.541 and preferably be addressed
to an individual coast station or rescue coordination centre^new1^.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^new1^ **32.19B.1** Vessels making a distress relay call should ensure
that a suitable coast station or rescue coordination centre is informed
of any original distress communications.

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**32.19C** 4) However, a ship shall not transmit a distress relay alert
to all ships by digital selective calling on the VHF or MF distress
frequencies following receipt of a distress alert sent by digital
selective calling by the ship in distress.

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**32.19D** 5) When an aural watch is being maintained on shore and
reliable ship-to-shore communications can be established by
radiotelephony, a distress relay call shall be sent by radiotelephony
and addressed to the relevant coast station or rescue coordination
centre^new2^ on the appropriate frequency.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^new2^ **32.19D.1** Vessels making a distress relay call should ensure
that a suitable coast station or rescue coordination centre is informed
of any original distress communications.

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**32.19E** 6) The distress relay call sent by radiotelephony shall be
given in the following form:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY RELAY, spoken three times;

-- ALL STATIONS or coast station name spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the relaying station, spoken three times;

-- the call sign or other identification of the relaying station;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC) of the relaying
station (the vessel not in distress).

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**32.19F** 7) This call shall be followed by a distress message which
shall, as far as possible, repeat the information^new3^ contained in the
original distress alert.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^new3^ **32.19F.1** If the station in distress cannot be identified,
then it will be necessary to originate the distress message as well,
using, for example, terms such as "Unidentified trawler" or
"Unidentified helicopter" to refer to the mobile unit in distress.

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**32.19G** 8) When no aural watch is being maintained on shore, or there
are other difficulties in establishing reliable ship-to-shore
communications by radiotelephony, an appropriate coast station or rescue
coordination centre may be contacted by sending an individual distress
relay call by digital selective calling addressed solely to that station
and using the appropriate call formats.

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**32.19H** 9) In the event of continued failure to contact a coast
station or rescue coordination centre directly then it may be
appropriate to send a MAYDAY relay by radiotelephony addressed to all
ships or to all ships in a certain geographical area. See also
No. **32.19C**.

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**32.21** § 13 1) Acknowledgement of receipt of a distress alert,
including a distress alert relay shall be made in the manner appropriate
to the method of transmission of the alert and within the time-scale
appropriate to the role of the station in receipt of the alert.
Acknowledgement by satellite shall be sent immediately.

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**32.21A** 2) When acknowledging receipt of a distress alert sent by
digital selective calling^new4^, the acknowledgement in the terrestrial
services shall be made by digital selective calling, radiotelephony or
narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy as appropriate to the
circumstances, on the associated distress and safety frequency in the
same band in which the distress alert was received, taking due account
of the directions given in the most recent versions of Recommendations
ITU‑R M.493 and ITU‑R M.541.

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^new4^ **32.21A.1** In order to ensure that no unnecessary delay occurs
before the shore-based authorities become aware of a distress incident,
the acknowledgement by digital selective calling to a distress alert
sent by digital selective calling shall normally only be made by a coast
station or a rescue coordination centre, as an acknowledgement by
digital selective calling will cancel any further automated repetition
of the distress alert using digital selective calling.

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**32.21B** Acknowledgement by digital selective calling in receipt of a
distress alert sent by digital selective calling addressed to stations
in the maritime mobile services shall be addressed to the same station
as the distress alert^new5^.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^new5^ **32.21B.1** In order to ensure that no unnecessary delay occurs
before the shore-based authorities become aware of a distress incident,
the acknowledgement by digital selective calling to a distress alert
sent by digital selective calling shall normally only be made by a coast
station or rescue coordination centre, as an acknowledgement by digital
selective calling will cancel any further automated repetition of the
distress alert using digital selective calling.

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**32.22**

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**32.23** § 15 1) When acknowledging by radiotelephony the receipt of a
distress alert from a ship station or a ship earth station, the
acknowledgement shall be given in the following form:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY;

-- the name followed by the call sign or the MMSI or other
identification of the station sending the distress message;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name and call sign or other identification of the station
acknowledging receipt;

-- the word RECEIVED;

-- the distress signal MAYDAY.

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**32.24** 2) When acknowledging by narrow-band direct-printing
telegraphy the receipt of a distress alert from a ship station, the
acknowledgement shall be given in the following form:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY;

-- the call sign or other identification of the station sending the
distress alert;

-- the word DE;

-- the call sign or other identification of the station acknowledging
receipt of the distress alert;

-- the signal RRR;

-- the distress signal MAYDAY.

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**32.25**

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**32.26** § 17 Coast stations and the appropriate coast earth stations
in receipt of distress alerts shall ensure that they are routed as soon
as possible to a rescue coordination centre. In addition, receipt of a
distress alert is to be acknowledged as soon as possible by a coast
station, or by a rescue coordination centre via a coast station or an
appropriate coast earth station. A shore-to-ship distress alert relay
(see Nos. **32.14** and **32.15**) shall also be made when the method of
receipt warrants a broadcast alert to shipping or when the circumstances
of the distress incident indicate that further help is necessary.

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**32.27** § 18 A coast station using digital selective calling to
acknowledge a distress alert shall transmit the acknowledgement on the
distress calling frequency on which the alert was received and should
address it to all ships. The acknowledgement shall include the
identification of the ship whose distress alert is being acknowledged.

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**32.29** 2) In areas where reliable communications with one or more
coast stations are practicable, ship stations in receipt of a distress
alert from another vessel should defer acknowledgement for a short
interval so that a coast station may acknowledge receipt in the first
instance.

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**32.29A** 3) Ship stations in receipt of a distress call sent by
radiotelephony on the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF channel 16) shall, if the
call is not acknowledged by a coast station or another vessel within 5
minutes, acknowledge receipt to the vessel in distress and use any means
available to relay the distress alert to an appropriate coast station or
coast earth station (see also Nos. **32.16** to **32.19F**).

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**32.30** § 20 1) Ship stations operating in areas where reliable
communications with a coast station are not practicable which receive a
distress alert from a ship station which is, beyond doubt, in their
vicinity, shall, as soon as possible and if appropriately equipped,
acknowledge receipt to the vessel in distress and inform a rescue
coordination centre through a coast station or coast earth station (see
also Nos. **32.16** to **32.19H**).

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**32.31** 2) However, in order to avoid making unnecessary or confusing
transmissions in response a ship station receiving an HF distress alert
which may be at a considerable distance from the incident, shall not
acknowledge it but shall observe the provisions of Nos. **32.36** to
**32.38**, and shall, if the alert is not acknowledged by a coast
station within 5 minutes, relay the distress alert, but only to an
appropriate coast station or coast earth station (see also
Nos. **32.16** to **32.19H**).

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**32.32** § 21 A ship station acknowledging receipt of a distress alert
sent by digital selective calling should, in accordance with No.
**32.29** or No. **32.30**:

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**32.33** *a)* in the first instance, acknowledge receipt of the alert
by using radiotelephony on the distress and safety traffic frequency in
the band used for the alert, taking into account any potential
instructions issued by a responding coast station;

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**32.34A** § 21A However, unless instructed to do so by a coast station
or a rescue coordination centre, a ship station may only send an
acknowledgement by digital selective calling in the event that:

*a)* no acknowledgement by digital selective calling from a coast
station has been observed; and

*b)* no other communication by radiotelephony or narrow-band
direct-printing telegraphy to or from the vessel in distress has been
observed; and

*c)* at least 5 minutes have elapsed and the distress alert by digital
selective calling has been repeated (see No. **32.21A.1**).

Section III -- Distress traffic

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**32.45** § 28 1) The rescue coordination centre responsible for
controlling a search and rescue operation shall also coordinate the
distress traffic relating to the incident or may appoint another station
to do so.

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**32.51** § 31 When distress traffic has ceased on frequencies which
have been used for distress traffic, the station controlling the search
and rescue operation shall initiate a message for transmission on these
frequencies indicating that distress traffic has finished.

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**32.52** § 32 1) In radiotelephony, the message referred to in
No. **32.51** consists of:

-- the distress signal MAYDAY;

-- the call "ALL STATIONS", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station sending that message, spoken three times;

-- the call sign or other identification of the station sending the
message;

-- the time of handing in of the message;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC), the name and
the call sign of the mobile station which was in distress;

-- the words SEELONCE FEENEE pronounced as the French words "silence
fini".

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**32.53A** *Cancellation of an inadvertent distress alert*

A station transmitting an inadvertent distress alert shall cancel the
distress alert.

Immediately cancel the distress alert orally on the associated distress
and safety frequency in the same band on which the "distress alert" was
transmitted using the following procedure:

-- All Stations All Stations All Stations;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the vessel, spoken three times;

-- the call sign or other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC);

-- PLEASE CANCEL MY FALSE DISTRESS ALERT of time in UTC,

monitor the same band on which the "distress alert" was transmitted and
respond to any communications concerning that distress alert as
appropriate.

If the initial alert has been sent by DSC, if the DSC equipment is
capable, initiate a SELF CANCELLATION.

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**32.63** 3) Locating signals may be transmitted in the following
frequency bands:

117.975-136 MHz;

156-174 MHz;

406-406.1 MHz; and

9 200-9 500 MHz.

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ARTICLE 33

Operational procedures for urgency and safety communications in\
the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

Section I -- General

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**33.1** § 1 1) Urgency and safety communications include:

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**33.7A** 2) Urgency communications shall have priority over all other
communications, except distress.

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**33.7B** 3) Safety communications shall have priority over all other
communications, except distress and urgency.

Section II -- Urgency communications

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**33.8** § 2 1) In a terrestrial system, urgency communications consist
of an announcement, transmitted using digital selective calling or
radiotelephony, followed by the urgency call and message transmitted
using radiotelephony or narrow-band direct-printing. The announcement of
the urgency message shall be made on one or more of the distress and
safety calling frequencies specified in Section I of Article **31**
using either digital selective calling and the urgency call format or,
when appropriate, radiotelephony procedures and the urgency signal.
Calls using digital selective calling should use the technical structure
and content set forth in the most recent version of Recommendations
ITU‑R M.493 and ITU‑R M.541.

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**33.8A** 2) Ship stations not equipped for making use of digital
selective calling procedures may announce an urgency call and message by
transmitting the urgency signal by radiotelephony on the frequency
156.8 MHz (channel 16), while taking into account that other stations
outside VHF range may not receive the announcement.

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**33.8B** 3) In the maritime mobile service, urgency communications may
be addressed either to all stations or to a particular station. When
using digital selective calling techniques, the urgency announcement
shall indicate which frequency is to be used to send the subsequent
message and, in the case of a message to all stations, shall use the
"All Ships" format setting.

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**33.8C** 4) Urgency communications from a coast station may also be
directed to a group of vessels or to vessels in a defined geographical
area.

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**33.9** § 3 1) The urgency signal and message shall be transmitted on
one or more of the distress and safety traffic frequencies specified in
Section I of Article **31**.

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**33.9A** 2) However, in the maritime mobile service, the message shall
be transmitted on a working frequency:

*a)* in the case of a long message or a medical call; *or*

*b)* in areas of heavy traffic when the message is being repeated.

An indication to this effect shall be included in the announcement.

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**33.9B** 3) In the maritime mobile-satellite service, a separate
announcement does not need to be made before sending the urgency
message. However, if available, the appropriate network priority access
settings should be used for sending the message.

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**33.11** § 5 1) The urgency call format and the urgency signal indicate
that the calling station has a very urgent message to transmit
concerning the safety of a mobile unit or a person.

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**33.11A** 2) Communications concerning medical advice may be preceded
by the urgency signal. Mobile stations requiring medical advice may
obtain it through any of the land stations shown in the List of
Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations.

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**33.11B** 3) Urgency communications to support search and rescue
operations need not be preceded by the urgency signal.

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**33.12** § 6 1) The urgency call consists of:

-- the urgency signal PAN PAN, spoken three times;

-- the name of the called station or "all stations", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station transmitting the urgency message, spoken
three times;

-- the call sign or any other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial announcement has been sent by DSC),

followed by the message or followed by the details of the channel to be
used for the message in the case where a working channel is to be used.

In radiotelephony, on the selected working frequency, the urgency call
and message consists of:

-- the urgency signal PAN PAN, spoken three times;

-- the name of the called station or "all stations", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station transmitting the urgency message, spoken
three times;

-- the call sign or any other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial announcement has been sent by DSC);

-- the text of the urgency message.

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**33.14** § 7 1) The urgency call format or urgency signal shall be sent
only on the authority of the person responsible for the [ship, aircraft
or other vehicle]{.underline} carrying the mobile station or mobile
earth station.

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**33.15A** § 7A 1) Ship stations in receipt of an urgency announcement
or call addressed to all stations shall not acknowledge.

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**33.15B** 2) Ship stations in receipt of an urgency announcement or
call of an urgency message shall monitor the frequency or channel
indicated for the message for at least five minutes. If, at the end of
the five-minute monitoring period, no urgency message has been received,
a coast station should, if possible, be notified of the missing message.
Thereafter, normal working may be resumed.

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**33.15C** 3) Coast and ship stations which are in communication on
frequencies other than those used for the transmission of the urgency
signal or the subsequent message may continue their normal work without
interruption, provided that the urgency message is not addressed to them
nor broadcast to all stations.

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**33.16** § 8 When an urgency message was transmitted to more than one
station and action is no longer required an urgency cancellation shall
be sent by the station responsible for its transmission.

[The urgency cancellation consists of:]{.underline}

-- the urgency signal PAN PAN, spoken three times;

-- "all stations", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station transmitting the urgency message, spoken
three times;

-- the call sign or any other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial announcement has been sent by DSC);

-- PLEASE CANCEL MY URGENCY MESSAGE of time in UTC.

Section III -- Medical transports

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**33.20** § 11 1) For the purpose of announcing and identifying medical
transports which are protected under the above-mentioned Conventions,
the procedure of Section II of this Article is used. The urgency signal
shall be followed by the addition of the single word MEDICAL in
narrow-band direct-printing and by the addition of the single word
MAY-DEE-CAL pronounced as in French "médical", in radiotelephony.

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**33.20A** 2) When using digital selective calling techniques, the
announcement on the appropriate digital selective calling distress and
safety frequencies shall always use the following call format:

-- Format Specifier: "ALL SHIPS" on VHF, and geographical area on HF and
MF;

-- Category: "URGENCY";

-- Telecommand: "MEDICAL TRANSPORT".

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**33.20B** 3) Medical transports may use one or more of the distress and
safety traffic frequencies specified in Section I of Article **31** for
the purpose of self-identification and to establish communications. As
soon as practicable, communications shall be transferred to an
appropriate working frequency.

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**33.21** § 12 The use of the signals described in Nos. **33.20**
and **33.20A** indicates that the message which follows concerns a
protected medical transport. The message shall convey the following
data:

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**33.28**

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**33.29**

Section IV -- Safety communications

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**33.31** § 15 1) In a terrestrial system, safety communications consist
of an announcement, transmitted using digital selective calling or
radiotelephony, followed by the safety call and message transmitted
using radiotelephony or narrow-band direct-printing. The announcement of
the safety message shall be made on one or more of the distress and
safety calling frequencies specified in Section I of Article **31**
using either digital selective calling techniques and the safety call
format or radiotelephony procedures and the safety signal.

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**33.31A** 2) However, in order to avoid unnecessary loading of the
distress and safety calling frequencies specified for use with digital
selective calling techniques:

*a)* safety messages transmitted by coast stations in accordance with a
predefined timetable should not be announced by digital selective
calling techniques;

*b)* the radiotelephony procedures for announcing the transmission of a
safety message should also be used when the message only concerns
vessels sailing in the immediate area.     (WRC‑03)

**ADD** EUR/10A14/136

**33.31B** 3) In addition, ship stations not equipped for making use of
digital selective calling procedures may announce a safety message by
transmitting the safety signal by radiotelephony. In such cases the
announcement shall be made using the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF
channel 16), while taking into account that other stations outside VHF
range may not receive the announcement.

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**33.31C** 4) In the maritime mobile service, safety messages shall
generally be addressed to all stations. In some cases, however, they may
be addressed to a particular station. When using digital selective
calling techniques, the safety announcement shall indicate which
frequency is to be used to send the subsequent message and, in the case
of a message to all stations, shall use the "All Ships" format setting.

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**33.32** § 16 1) In the maritime mobile service, the safety message
shall, where practicable, be transmitted on a working frequency in the
same band(s) as used for the announcement. A suitable indication to this
effect shall be made at the end of the announcement. In the case that no
other option is practicable, the safety message may be sent by
radiotelephony on the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF channel 16).

**ADD** EUR/10A14/139

**33.32A** 2) In the maritime mobile-satellite service, a separate
announcement does not need to be made before sending the safety message.
However, if available, the appropriate network priority access settings
should be used for sending the message.

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**33.34** § 18 1) The safety call format or the safety signal indicates
that the calling station has an important navigational or meteorological
warning to transmit.

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**33.34A** 2) Messages from ship stations containing information
concerning the presence of cyclones shall be transmitted, with the least
possible delay, to other mobile stations in the vicinity and to the
appropriate authorities through a coast station, or through a rescue
coordination centre via a coast station or an appropriate coast earth
station. These transmissions shall be preceded by the safety signal.

**ADD** EUR/10A14/142

**33.34B** 3) Messages from ship stations containing information on the
presence of dangerous ice, dangerous wrecks, or any other imminent
danger to marine navigation, shall be transmitted as soon as possible to
other ships in the vicinity, and to the appropriate authorities through
a coast station, or through a rescue coordination centre via a coast
station or an appropriate coast earth station. These transmissions shall
be preceded by the safety signal.

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**33.35** § 19 1) The complete safety call consists of:

-- the safety signal SÉCURITÉ, spoken three times;

-- the name of the called station or "all stations", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station transmitting the safety message, spoken three
times;

-- the call sign or any other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial announcement has been sent by DSC),

followed by the safety message or followed by the details of the channel
to be used for the message in the case where a working channel is to be
used.

In radiotelephony, on the selected working frequency, the safety call
and message consists of:

-- the safety signal SÉCURITÉ, spoken three times;

-- the name of the called station or "all stations", spoken three times;

-- the words THIS IS;

-- the name of the station transmitting the safety message, spoken three
times;

-- the call sign or any other identification;

-- the MMSI (if the initial alert has been sent by DSC);

-- the text of the safety message.

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**33.38A** § 20*bis* 1) Ship stations in receipt of a safety
announcement using digital selective calling techniques and the "All
Ships" format setting, or otherwise addressed to all stations shall not
acknowledge.

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**33.38B** 2) Ship stations in receipt of an announcement of a safety
message shall monitor the frequency or channel indicated for the message
and shall listen until they are satisfied that the message is of no
concern to them. They shall not make any transmission likely to
interfere with the message.

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Section V -- Transmission of maritime safety information^MOD^ ^1^

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^1^ **33.V.1** Maritime safety information includes navigation and
meteo­rological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent
messages pertaining to safety transmitted from coast stations or coast
earth stations.

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**33.39A**

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**33.39B**

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**33.40**

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Section VII -- Use of other frequencies for safety

**33.53** § 28 Radiocommunications for safety purposes concerning ship
reporting communications, communications relating to the navigation,
movements and needs of ships and weather observation messages may be
conducted on any appropriate communications frequency, including those
used for public correspondence. In terrestrial systems, the bands
between 415 kHz and 535 kHz (see Article **52**), 1 606.5 kHz and
4 000 kHz (see Article **52**), 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz (see
Appendix **17**) and 156 MHz and 174 MHz (see Appendix **18**) are used
for this function. In the maritime mobile-satellite service, frequencies
in the bands 1 530-1 544 MHz and 1 626.5-1 645.5 MHz are used for this
function as well as for distress alerting purposes (see No.** 32.2**).

**SUP** EUR/10A14/152

Section VIII -- Medical advice

**SUP** EUR/10A14/152A

**33.54**

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**33.55**

ARTICLE 34

Alerting signals in the global maritime distress and safety system
(GMDSS)

Section I -- Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB) and\
satellite EPIRB signals

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**34.1** § 1 The emergency position-indicating radiobeacon signals shall
be in accordance with relevant ITU-R Recommendations.

**Reasons:** As a consequence of the changed requirements for the
carriage of EPIRBs in the GMDSS, such as resulting from the decision to
discontinue the INMARSAT EPIRB service, it will be clearer to remove all
references to frequency bands.

ARTICLE 41

Communications with stations in the maritime services

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**41.1** Stations on board aircraft may communicate, for purposes of
distress, and for public correspondence^1^, with stations of the
maritime mobile or maritime mobile-satellite services. For these
purposes, they shall conform to the relevant provisions of
Chapter **VII** and Chapter **IX**, Articles **51** (Section III), **53,
54, 55, 57** and **58** (see also Nos. **4.19, 4.20** and** 43.4**).

ARTICLE 47

Operator's certificates

Section I -- General provisions

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**47.18** § 5 Each administration may determine the conditions under
which personnel holding certificates may be granted certificates
specified in Nos. **47.20** to **47.23**.

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Section IV -- Qualifying service     (WRC‑03)

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^1^ **47.IV.1**

ARTICLE 51

Conditions to be observed in the maritime services

Section I -- Maritime mobile service

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**51.8** to **51.23**

**Reasons:** 51.8 to 51.23 contain provisions for ship stations using
Morse Code. International Morse Code Communications have drawn to an end
and therefore these regulations are no longer needed in the RR.

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**51.53** *a)* send class J3E emissions on a carrier frequency of
2 182 kHz and receive class J3E emissions on a carrier frequency of
2 182 kHz, except for such apparatus as is referred to in No. **51.56**;

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**51.58** § 23 All ship stations equipped with radiotelephony to work in
the authorized bands between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz and which do not
comply with the provisions of Chapter** VII** should be able to send and
receive on the carrier frequencies 4 125 kHz and 6 215 kHz. However, all
ship stations which comply with the provisions of Chapter** VII** shall
be able to send and receive on the carrier frequencies designated in
Article** 31** for distress and safety traffic by radiotelephony for the
frequency bands in which they are operating.

Section III -- Stations on board aircraft communicating with stations
of\
the maritime mobile service and the maritime mobile-satellite service

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**51.79** 2) The frequency 156.3 MHz may be used by stations on board
aircraft for safety purposes. It may also be used for communication
between ship stations and stations on board aircraft engaged in
coordinated search and rescue operations (see Appendix **15**).

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**51.80** 3) The frequency 156.8 MHz may be used by stations on board
aircraft for safety purposes only (see Appendix **15**).

ARTICLE 52

Special rules relating to the use of frequencies

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Section II -- Use of frequencies for Morse radiotelegraphy

**SUP** EUR/10A14/165

**52.16** to **52.93**

**Reasons:** Article 52 contains special rules relating to the use of
frequencies. Significant part of these rules relate to Morse Code
communications. International Morse Code communications have drawn to an
end and therefore these regulations are no longer needed in the Radio
Regulations.

Section III -- Use of frequencies for narrow-band direct-printing
telegraphy

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**52.101** 2) Narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy is forbidden in the
band 2 170-2 194 kHz except as provided for in Appendix **15.**

Section VI -- Use of frequencies for radiotelephony

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**52.183** § 86 1) Unless otherwise specified in the present Regulations
(see Nos. **51.53**, **52.188**, **52.189** and **52.199**), the class
of emission to be used in the bands between 1 606.5 kHz and 4 000 kHz
shall be J3E.     (WRC‑03)

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**52.189** § 87 1) The frequency 2 182 kHz^2^ is an international
distress frequency for radiotelephony.

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**52.209** 2) The carrier frequencies 2 045 kHz and 2 048 kHz shall not
be used for working between stations of the same nationality^\*^.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^4^ **52.221.2** The carrier frequencies 4 125 kHz and 6 215 kHz are
also authorized for common use by coast and ship stations for
single-sideband radiotelephony on a simplex basis for call and reply
purposes, provided that the peak envelope power of such stations does
not exceed 1 kW. The use of these frequencies for working purposes is
not permitted (see also No. **52.221.1**).

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**52.231** § 101 1) The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international
frequency for distress traffic and for calling by radiotelephony when
using frequencies in the authorized bands between 156 MHz and 174 MHz.
The class of emission to be used for radiotelephony on the frequency
156.8 MHz shall be G3E (as specified in Recommendation
ITU‑R M.489‑2).     (WRC‑03)

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**52.241A** 10) The frequency 156.525 MHz is the international distress,
safety and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone
service using digital selective calling (DSC) when using frequencies in
the authorized bands between 156 MHz and 174 MHz.

**ADD** EUR/10A14/173

**52.241B** 11) All emissions in the band 156.4875-156.5625 MHz capable
of causing harmful interference to the authorized transmissions of
stations of the maritime mobile service on 156.525 MHz are forbidden.

**ADD** EUR/10A14/174

**52. 241C** 12) To facilitate the reception of distress calls and
distress traffic, all transmissions on 156.525 MHz shall be kept to a
minimum.

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**52.242** § 102 1) A coast station open to the international public
correspondence service should, during its hours of service, maintain
watch on its receiving frequency or frequencies indicated in the List of
Coast Stations.

ARTICLE 57

Radiotelephony

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**57.1** § 1 The procedure detailed in Recommendation ITU‑R M.1171 shall
be applicable to radiotelephone stations, except in cases of distress,
urgency or safety.

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**57.8** § 4 Calling, and signals preparatory to traffic, shall not
exceed one minute when made on the carrier frequency 2 182 kHz or on
156.8 MHz, except in cases of distress, urgency or safety.

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APPENDIX 13 (Rev.WRC‑03)^\*^

Distress and safety communications (non-GMDSS)

(See Article **30**)

**Reasons:** Appendix 13 contains the maritime distress and safety
procedures for the old distress and safety system (non-GMDSS). Appendix
13 is largely obsolete and should be suppressed. Some of the procedures
in Appendix 13, however, need to be retained in other parts of the Radio
Regulations. This requires consequent changes to Articles 5, 15, 30, 31,
32, 33, 34, 51, 52 and 57 as well as to Appendices 14, 15 and 17.

**MOD** EUR/10A14/179

APPENDIX 14

Phonetic alphabet and figure code

(See Articles **30** and **57**)

*Note: The remaining part of Appendix 14 is unchanged.*

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APPENDIX 15 (Rev.WRC-07)

Frequencies for distress and safety communications for the Global\
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

(See Article **31**)

The frequencies for distress and safety communications for the GMDSS are
given in Tables 15‑1 and 15-2 for frequencies below and above 30 MHz,
respectively.

TABLE 15-1

**Frequencies below 30 MHz**

TABLE 15-1 (*end *)

TABLE 15-2

**Frequencies above 30 MHz (VHF/UHF)**

TABLE 15-2 (*end *)

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APPENDIX 16

Documents with which stations on board ships\
and aircraft shall be provided

(See Articles **42** and **51**)

Section I -- Ship stations for which a GMDSS installation is required by
international agreement

These stations shall be provided with:

1 the licence prescribed by Article **18**;

2 certificates of the operator or operators;

3 a log in which the following are recorded as they occur, together with
the time of the occurrence, unless administrations have adopted other
arrangements for recording all information which the log should contain:

*a)* a summary of communications relating to distress, urgency and
safety traffic;

*b)* a reference to important service incidents;

*c)* if the ship's rules permit, the position of the ship at least once
a day;

4 ITU Service Publications, in either printed or electronic format,
containing a list of MMSI stations and other operational information in
the maritime mobile service (see Article **20**);

5 ITU Service Publications, in either printed or electronic format,
showing the details of coast stations and coast earth stations with
which communications are likely to be conducted and a list of coast
stations and coast earth stations providing navigational and
meteorological warnings and other urgent information for ships (see
Article **20**);

6 the relevant rules and procedures of radiocommunications, e.g. Manual
for use by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services
(paper or electronic format) (see Article **20**).

NOTE -- Administrations may, under appropriate circumstances, exempt
ships from the carriage of the documents mentioned in items 4 to 6 above
or where equivalent publications with the same and similarly updated
content exist, notify the changed carriage requirement to the Bureau
which will make this publicly available.

Section II -- Other ship stations for which a radiotelephone
installation is required

These stations shall be provided with:

1 the licence prescribed by Article **18**;

2 certificates of the operator or operators;

3 a log or other arrangements which the administration may have adopted
for that purpose, in which a summary of communications related to
distress, urgency and safety traffic shall be recorded together with the
time of their occurrence;

4 ITU Service Publications, in either printed or electronic format,
showing the details of coast stations with which communications are
likely to be conducted and a list of coast stations and coast earth
stations providing navigational and meteorological warnings and other
urgent information for ships (see Article **20**);

5 the relevant rules and procedures of radiocommunications, e.g. Manual
for use by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services
(paper or electronic format) (see Article **20**).

NOTE -- Administrations may, under appropriate circumstances, exempt
ships from the carriage of the documents mentioned in items 4 and 5
above or where equivalent publications with the same and similarly
updated content exist, notify the changed carriage requirement to the
Bureau which will make this publicly available.

Section III -- Other ship stations

These stations shall be provided with:

1 the documents mentioned in items 1 and 2 of Section II;

2 the documents mentioned in items 4 and 5 of Section II, in accordance
with the requirements of the administrations concerned.

NOTE -- Administrations may, under appropriate circumstances, exempt
ships from the carriage of the documents mentioned in item 2 or where
equivalent publications with the same and similarly updated content
exist, notify the changed carriage requirement to the Bureau which will
make this publicly available.

Section IV -- Stations on board aircraft

These stations shall be provided with:

1 the documents mentioned in items 1 and 2 of Section I;

2 a log, unless administrations have adopted other arrangements for
recording all information which the log should contain;

3 those published documents, in either printed or electronic formats,
containing official information relating to stations which the aircraft
station may use for the execution of its service.

APPENDIX 17 (Rev.WRC-03)

Frequencies and channelling arrangements in the\
high-frequency bands for the maritime mobile service

(See Article **52**)

PART A  --  Table of subdivided bands     (WRC-03)

*Note by the secretariat: The following suppression/modification relates
to the notes to the table in this part.*

**SUP** EUR/10A14/182

*h)*

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*i)* For the use of the carrier frequencies 4 125 kHz, 6 215 kHz,
8 291 kHz, 12 290 kHz and 16 420 kHz in these sub‑bands by ship and
coast stations for distress and safety purposes, by single-sideband
radiotelephony, see Article **31**.

PART B -- Channelling arrangements

Section I -- Radiotelephony

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5A For the use of the carrier frequencies:

 4 125 kHz (Channel No. 421);

 6 215 kHz (Channel No. 606);

 8 291 kHz (Channel No. 833);

12 290 kHz (Channel No. 1221);

16 420 kHz (Channel No. 1621);

in Sub-Section A, by coast and ship stations for distress and safety
purposes, see Article **31**.

**Reasons:** The proposed amendments to Appendix 17 are consequential to
the suppression of Appendix 13. This proposals should be seen in
addition to the proposals of the ECP in response Resolution 351 under
Agenda item 1.13.

APPENDIX 18 (WRC-07)

Table of transmitting frequencies in the VHF\
maritime mobile band

(See Article **52**)

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NOTE A -- For assistance in understanding the Table, see Notes *a)* to
*q)* below.     

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NOTE B -- The Table below defines the channel numbering for conventional
maritime VHF based on 25 kHz channel spacing and use of several duplex
channels, but allows also the use of 12.5 kHz channel spacing. The
channel numbering for 12.5 kHz channels and the conversion of
two-frequency channels for single-frequency operation shall be in
accordance with Recommendation ITU‑R M.1084-4 Annex 4, Tables 1 and 3.

**MOD** EUR/10A14/187

**Notes referring to the Table**

*General notes*

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*e)* Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving on a
non-interference basis to 25 kHz channels, in accordance with the most
recent version of Recommendation ITU‑R M.1084, provided:

-- it shall not affect the 25 kHz channels of the present Appendix
maritime mobile distress and safety frequencies, especially the channels
06, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 70, nor the technical characteristics set forth
in Recommendation ITU-R M.489-2 for those channels;

-- implementation of 12.5 kHz channel interleaving and consequential
national requirements shall be subject to prior agreement between the
implementing administrations and administrations whose ship stations or
services may be affected.

*Specific notes*

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*f)* The frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel 06), 156.525 MHz (channel 70),
156.800 MHz (channel 16), 161.975 MHz (AIS1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS2) may
also be used by aircraft stations for the purpose of search and rescue
operations and other safety-related communication.

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*l)* These channels (AIS 1 and AIS 2) are used for an automatic
identification system capable of providing worldwide operation [in
accordance with ITU‑R Recommendations]{.underline}, unless other
frequencies are designated on a regional basis for this purpose.

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*m)* These channels may be operated as single frequency channels,
subject to coordination with affected administrations.     (WRC‑2000)

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*o)* These channels may be used to provide bands for new technologies,
subject to coordination with affected administrations. Stations using
these channels or bands for new technologies shall not cause harmful
interference to, and shall not claim protection from, other stations
operating in accordance with Article **5**. (WRC‑2000)

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*p)* Additionally, AIS 1 and AIS 2 may be used for satellite reception
of AIS transmissions from stations in the maritime mobile service.

**ADD** EUR/10A14/194

*q)* When using these channels (10 and 11), all precautions should be
taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 70.

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APPENDIX 19

Technical characteristics of emergency position-indicating radiobeacons\
operating on the carrier frequency 2 182 kHz

(See Appendix **13**, Part A5)

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RESOLUTION 18 (WRC‑07)

Relating to the procedure for identifying and announcing the position
of\
ships and aircraft of States not parties to an armed conflict[^1]

The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007),

considering

*a)* that ships and aircraft encounter considerable risk in the vicinity
of an area of armed conflict;

*b)* that for the safety of life and property it is desirable for ships
and aircraft of States not parties to an armed conflict to be able to
identify themselves and announce their position in such circumstances;

*c)* that radiocommunication offers such ships and aircraft a rapid
means of self-identification and providing location information prior to
their entering areas of armed conflict and during their passage through
the areas;

*d)* that it is considered desirable to provide a supplementary signal
and procedure for use, in accordance with customary practice, in the
area of armed conflict by ships and aircraft of States representing
themselves as not parties to an armed conflict;

resolves

1 that the frequencies for urgency signal and messages specified in the
Radio Regulations may be used by ships and aircraft of States not
parties to an armed conflict for self-identification and establishing
communications. The transmission will consist of the urgency or safety
signals, as appropriate, described in Article **33** followed by the
addition of the single group "NNN" in radiotelegraphy and by the
addition of the single word "NEUTRAL" pronounced as in French "neutral"
in radiotelephony. As soon as practicable, communications shall be
transferred to an appropriate working frequency;

2 that the use of the signal as described in the preceding paragraph
indicates that the message which follows concerns a ship or aircraft of
a State not party to an armed conflict. The message shall convey at
least the following data:

*a)* call sign or other recognized means of identification of such ship
or aircraft;

*b)* position of such ship or aircraft;

*c)* number and type of such ships or aircraft;

*d)* intended route;

*e)* estimated time en route and of departure and arrival, as
appropriate;

*f)* any other information, such as flight altitude, radio frequencies
guarded, languages and secondary surveillance radar modes and codes;

3 that the provisions of Article **33** relating to urgency and safety
transmissions, and medical transports shall apply as appropriate to the
use of the urgency and safety signals, respectively, by such ship or
aircraft;

4 that the identification and location of ships of a State not party to
an armed conflict may be effected by means of appropriate standard
maritime radar transponders. The identification and location of aircraft
of a State not party to an armed conflict may be effected by the use of
the secondary surveillance radar (SSR) system in accordance with
procedures to be recommended by the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO);

5 that the use of the signals described above would not confer or imply
recognition of any rights or duties of a State not party to an armed
conflict or a party to the conflict, except as may be recognized by
common agreement between the parties to the conflict and a non-party;

6 to encourage parties to a conflict to enter into such agreements,

requests the Secretary-General

to communicate the contents of this Resolution to the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) and ICAO for such action as they may
consider appropriate,

requests ITU‑R

to recommend an appropriate signal in the digital selective calling
system for use in the maritime mobile service and other appropriate
information as necessary.

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RESOLUTION 331 (Rev.WRC-07)

Transition to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007),

noting

that all ships subject to the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, are required to be fitted for the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS),

noting further

*a)* that a number of administrations have taken steps to implement the
GMDSS also for classes of vessels not subject to SOLAS, 1974, as
amended;

*b)* that an increasing number of vessels not subject to SOLAS, 1974, as
amended, are making use of the techniques and frequencies of the GMDSS
prescribed in Chapter **VII**;

*c)* that [this Conference has amended Chapter **VII**]{.underline} [to
provide for maintaining interoperability between ships fitted for the
GMDSS and ships not yet fully equipped for GMDSS]{.underline};

*d)* that there may be a need to maintain existing shore-based distress
and safety services for reception of distress, urgency and safety
calling by voice on VHF channel 16 for some years after this Conference
so that vessels not subject to SOLAS, 1974, as amended and not yet using
the techniques and frequencies of the GMDSS will be able to attract
attention and obtain assistance from these services until such time as
they are able to participate in the GMDSS;

*e)* that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is of the view
that listening watch on VHF channel 16 by SOLAS ships, while at sea,
should be required and kept for a foreseeable future with a view to
providing:

-- a distress alerting and communication channel for non-SOLAS ships;
and

-- bridge-to-bridge communications;

*f)* that IMO has urged administrations to require all seagoing vessels
under national legislation, and encourage all vessels voluntarily
carrying VHF radio equipment to be fitted with facilities for
transmitting and receiving distress alerts by digital selective calling
(DSC) on VHF channel 70;

*g)* that the Radio Regulations require GMDSS ships to keep watch on the
appropriate digital selective calling (DSC) distress frequencies;

*h)* that separate provisions in the existing Radio Regulations
designate VHF channel 16 as the international channel for general
calling by radiotelephony;

*i)* that several administrations have established Vessel Traffic
Service (VTS) systems and require their vessels to keep watch on local
VTS channels;

*j)* that ships that are required by SOLAS to carry a radio station have
been equipped with DSC, and many vessels subject to national carriage
requirements are also being equipped with DSC, but the majority of
vessels that carry a radio station on a voluntary basis might not yet
have DSC equipment;

*k)* that similarly, many administrations have established distress and
safety service based on DSC watchkeeping, but the majority of port
stations, pilot stations and other operational coast stations might not
yet have been equipped with DSC facilities;

*l)* that Nos. **52.190** to **52.192** and **52.232** to **52.234**
allow 2 182 kHz and channel 16 to be used for call and reply,

recognizing

*a)* that, as indicated in *noting further a)*, *b)*, *f)*, *j)* and
*k)* above, stations in the maritime mobile service are increasingly
making use of the frequencies and techniques of the GMDSS;

*b)* that this Conference has adopted provisions for distress, urgency
and safety calling by radiotelephony on VHF channel 16 and requiring
ships, where practicable, to maintain watch on VHF channel 16;

*c)* the need to maintain existing shore-based distress and safety
services for reception of distress, urgency and safety calling by voice
on VHF channel 16 for some years after this Conference so that vessels
not subject to SOLAS, 1974, as amended and not yet using the techniques
and frequencies of the GMDSS will be able to attract attention and
obtain assistance from these services until such time as they are able
to participate in the GMDSS;

*d)* the need indicated in *noting further d)* above for maintaining
existing shore-based distress, urgency and safety services on VHF
channel 16,

resolves

1 to retain the provisions permitting use of VHF channel 16 and the
frequency 2 182 kHz for general voice-calling;

2 to urge all administrations to assist in enhancing safety at sea by:

-- encouraging all vessels to finalize the transition to the GMDSS as
soon as possible;

-- encouraging, where appropriate, establishment of suitable shore-based
facilities for GMDSS, either on an individual basis or in cooperation
with other relevant parties in the area;

-- encouraging all vessels carrying maritime VHF equipment to be fitted
with DSC on VHF channel 70 as soon as possible, taking into account the
relevant decisions of IMO;

-- encouraging vessels to limit their use of VHF channel 16 and the
frequency 2 182 kHz for calling to the minimum necessary, noting the
provisions of No. **52.239**;

3 that coast stations forming part of shore-based arrangements in the
area concerned for reception of distress calling by radiotelephony on
VHF channel 16 should maintain an efficient watch on VHF channel 16.
Such watch should be indicated in the List of Coast Stations;

4 that administrations may release their ship stations and coast
stations from the listening watch on VHF channel 16 in respect of
distress, urgency and safety calling by voice, in accordance with
relevant decisions of IMO and ITU on aural watchkeeping requirements on
channel 16, taking into account of the GMDSS radio systems available in
the area concerned;

when doing so, administrations should:

-- inform IMO of their decisions and submit to IMO details on the area
concerned;

-- inform the Secretary-General on the necessary details for inclusion
in the List of Coast Stations,

instructs ITU-R

to monitor the development and changes to the GMDSS, in particular:

-- watchkeeping requirements;

-- distress alerting;

-- carriage requirements;

and report to a future World Radiocommunication Conference on when
further rationalization of Chapter **VII** should be considered,

resolves further

that the Secretary-General should ensure that such arrangements and
details regarding the area concerned be indicated in relevant maritime
publications,

instructs the Secretary-General

to bring this Resolution to the attention of IMO, the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Association of
Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities.

**Reasons:** Several ships are not yet fully equipped for GMDSS.
Revision of Resolution 331 is required to urge administrations to have
their ships fitted with DSC and to manage the aural watchkeeping on
channel 16. This European Common Proposal is dealing with this specific
topic and is in line with the CPM Report.

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[^1]: ^1^ WRC-97 made editorial amendments to this Resolution.