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rescue transmitter capable of operating on frequencies dedicated for AIS (161.975 MHz (AIS1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS2)).
approved means approved by:
(a) for a regulated Australian vessel — the issuing body; or
(b) for a foreign vessel — the government of the country whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly; or
(c) for a training course — AMSA.
coast station means a land station in the maritime mobile service.
direct-printing telegraphy means automated telegraphy techniques which comply with the relevant recommendations of the ITU.
DSC means digital selective calling, a technique that:
(a) uses digital codes to enable a radio station to establish contact with, and transfer information to, another station or group of stations; and
(b) complies with recommendations of the ITU.
general radio communication means communications other than distress, urgency and safety messages.
GMDSS or Global Maritime Distress and Safety System means a system that performs the functions set out in Regulation 4.1.1 of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
IAMSAR Manual means the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, endorsed by IMO Resolution A.894 (21), as amended from time to time.
International Code of Signals means the International Code of Signals, endorsed by IMO Resolution A.80(4), as amended from time to time.
maritime safety information (MSI) means navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadcast to ships.
NAVAREA X is the geographical sea area designated for Australia for broadcasting navigational warnings.
Note   The delimitation of the area for NAVAREA X is shown on the AMSA website at https://www.amsa.gov.au.
NAVTEX means the system for the broadcast and automatic reception of maritime safety information by means of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy.
qualified compass adjuster means a person who:
(a) has a statement of attainment for Compass Adjuster Limited Skill Set or Compass Adjuster Unlimited Skill Set; or
(b) on 30 June 2016 held a compass adjuster licence issued by AMSA under Marine Order 21 (Safety of navigation and emergency procedures) 2012.
Note   These skill sets are part of the MAR Training Package.
Radio Regulations has the same meaning as in Regulation 2.1.12 of Chapter IV of SOLAS.
Note   The text of the Radio Regulations is available at the International Telecommunication Union website: https://www.itu.int.
recognised mobile satellite service means any service which operates through a satellite system that is for use in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and recognised by the IMO.
sea area A1 means an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast radio station providing a continuous DSC alerting service.
Note   Information related to shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, including the designated areas of coverage of sea area A1, is available in the Global Integrated Shipping