what is gmdss
GMDSS is short for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. The system is international and uses a wide range of communication technologies to ensure fast and automatic alerting of rescue authorities ashore as well as ships nearby, in case of a marine distress situation.MDSS consists of several different safety systems. These are based on different communication technologies, including DSC, NAVTEX and INMARSAT. Satco Communications is a certified worldwide provider of GMDSS equipment used in the marine and offshore industry.