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What is COSPAS SARSAT EPIRB?

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9Shares Well we all must be aware of the EPIRB that is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is small, self contained, battery operated radio transmitter which is watertight and buoyant. EPIRB is a device which provides distress alert and location information to search and rescue services (SAR) for aviation, maritime and…

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What is Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ?

Nautical Class July 29, 2018 No Comments Bridge GMDSS

Digital Selective calling (DSC) is an initial means of alerting device for any Distress / Urgency / Safety communications. In other words this device is used to bring the attention of OOW before transmitting the Distress / Urgency / Safety Message using other communication methods such as Radiotelephony (R/T) or…