This Recommendation describes the operational requirements for an International maritime VHF radiotelephone system with automatic facilities, which is based upon the digital selective calling (DSC) signalling format. This radiotelephone system is designed to work in the channels detailed in Radio Regulations (RR) Appendix 18.
ITU-R M.689-3-2012 history
2012ITU-R M.689-3-2012 International maritime VHF radiotelephone system with automatic facilities based on DSC signalling format