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A practical guide for ship managers and vessel operators on preparing for a GMDSS Radio Survey, identifying deficiencies early and arranging technical support before the survey.

Introduction The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) has become one of the most important navigation systems on a modern commercial vessel. When properly maintained and operated with up-to-date electronic navigational charts (ENCs), ECDIS supports route planning, route monitoring and safe navigation. However, an ECDIS installation is not simply a display showing an electronic chart. It is a safety-critical system that depends on accurate chart data, softwa

A practical guide to marine radar faults, safe preliminary checks, remote troubleshooting and preparing for onboard service attendance at the vessel's next port.

A practical guide for ship managers on preparing for marine electronics service attendance, from fault diagnosis and spare planning to port coordination and remote support.

Discover the seven most common GMDSS deficiencies identified during radio surveys and learn practical steps to improve compliance while reducing vessel downtime.

Learn how online marine insights improve vessel operations, maintenance planning, regulatory compliance and decision-making for today's shipping industry.

Explore how maritime communications evolved from Morse Code to today's Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), transforming vessel safety, navigation, and emergency communications over the past century.