With the introduction of long range maritime distress and safety communications as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, there is a need for satisfactory telecommunication links between Rescue Co-ordination Centres of different administrations to ensure proper Co-ordination of search and resuce activities.
ITU-R REPORT 1167-1990 history
1990ITU-R REPORT 1167-1990 STUDY ON GENERAL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM