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  – replace existing paragraph G.7.1 in section G.7 with:

  • “G 7.1 The primary systems now used for SOLAS compliance are Cospas-Sarsat and Inmarsat.”

  – add new paragraph G.7.5 after G 7.4, as follows:

  • “G.7.5 New satellite systems are emerging which can relay distress alerts. Many vessels are equipped with systems that provide comprehensive online connections to Internet, voice, facsimile and data communications for such functions as online E-mail, Short Message System (SMS), video conferencing and medical examination and reporting. These commercial satellite systems are not primarily designed for alerting but may be used for subsequent SAR communications between ships or aircraft and RCCs or RSCs, or as a link to the On Scene Coordinator.”

Parent topic: Section 1 – Amendments to IAMSAR Manual – Volume I
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