The Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services (Maritime Manual) is a reference document that provides a complete description of maritime communications. The 2024 edition reflects the recently adopted decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conference, 2023 (WRC-23) concerning the above services, and the most recent updates related to the currently used maritime radio systems showing their latest developments. 

Volume 1 provides the description of the organization and operation of the GMDSS and other maritime operational procedures. Volume 2 provides a compilation of the relevant ITU regulatory, technical and operational texts that are related to the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services. 

As prescribed in Appendix 16 to the Radio Regulations, the Maritime Manual is required to be carried by stations on board ships. This publication is also a useful reference resource for the wider maritime community, including educational institutions, GMDSS training centres, search and rescue (SAR) services, communication service providers and shipping companies.

The multilingual includes (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).


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