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The document provides a comprehensive guide on conducting inspections for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) on U.S. Flag Passenger and Cargo vessels, including Fishing vessels. It outlines the required communications equipment based on the ship's operational areas rather than gross tonnage, details licensing requirements for inspectors, defines sea areas, and specifies inspection points for various radio installations and safety equipment. The document also includes checklists for verifying compliance with GMDSS regulations, maintenance methods, and procedures for addressing deficiencies during inspections.

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What does the FCC stand for in GMDSS?

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) | Federal Communications Commission.

What is FCC in maritime?

Components of GMDSS Emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) NAVTEX. Satellite. High frequency. Search and rescue transponder (SART) Digital selective calling. Power supply requirements.

What radios require an FCC license?

The FCC regulates marine communications in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard, which monitors marine distress frequencies continuously to protect life and property. All users of marine radio, whether voluntary or compulsory, are responsible for observing both FCC and Coast Guard requirements.

What are the 7 elements of GMDSS?

The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security.

How hard is it to get an FCC license?

The most popular types of personal radio services are Citizens Band Radio Service, Family Radio Service, General Mobile Radio Service, Low-Power Radio Service and Multi-Use Radio Service. Of these types of services, only General Mobile Radio Service requires an FCC license to operate.