Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services (DVD)

The Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services is published in accordance with Article 20 (No. 20.14) of the Radio Regulations and results from studies carried out in the ITU-R since 2008. Volume 1 provides descriptive text of the organization and operation of the GMDSS and other maritime operational procedures, while Volume 2 contains the extracts of the regulatory texts associated with maritime operations.

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.