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 1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 105th session (20 to 29 April 2022), approved the Guidance for the reception of maritime safety information and search and rescue related information as required in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as set out in the annex, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its eighth session (19 to 23 April 2021).

2 In considering the amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention adopted by resolution MSC.496(105), in particular regulation IV/7.1.4 concerning the requirement for every ship to be provided with receiver(s) capable of receiving maritime safety information (MSI) and search and rescue (SAR) related information throughout the entire voyage in which the ship is engaged and noting that the four-year cycle for the entry into force of SOLAS amendments may not be capable of keeping pace with technological advancements, the Committee agreed to issue the Guidance for the reception of maritime safety information and search and rescue related information as required in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

3 This circular provides guidance on the recognized MSI and SAR related information broadcast services and the equipment which should be installed on board ships to meet the requirements of SOLAS chapter IV while enabling the flexibility to incorporate new technologies as they become recognized by the Organization.

4 The Committee agreed that the Guidance in the annex should become applicable from 1 January 2024 in conjunction with the entry into force of the related SOLAS amendments.

5 Contracting Governments and the relevant international organizations are invited to bring the Guidance to the attention of all parties concerned.

Parent topic: MSC.1/Circular.1645 – Guidance for the Reception of Maritime Safety Information and Search and Rescue Related Information as Required in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) – (16 May 2022)
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