6 Transmission of security alerts
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6 Transmission of security alerts

  6.1 In all cases, transmission initiated by security alert system activation points should include a unique code/identifier indicating that the alert has not been generated in accordance with GMDSS distress procedures. The transmission should include the ship identity and current position. The transmission should be addressed to a shore station and should not be addressed to ship stations.

  6.2 The ship security alert system, when activated, should continue the ship security alert until deactivated and/or reset.

Parent topic: Annex - Recommendation on Performance Standards for a Ship Security Alert System
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