Sunday, 23 March 2025, 6:16 AM
Site: eGMDSS E-learning system
Course: Long Range Certificate Course (LRC)
Glossary: Glossary
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System - The GMDSS is an important part of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) convention. It is an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships. |
GPS Global Positioning System - Utilizing a constellation of at least 24 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, the system enables a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, direction, and time. GPS receivers may be found also on ships, for example as a part of navigational equipment and in some models of EPIRBs. They are usually connected to DSC radio communication equipment, for example VHF radio. |
GTGross Tonnage - Size of the ship, calculated as a function of the volume of all ship's enclosed spaces.
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