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 associated with a date and time. 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.


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