#GMDSS – Blogs

IMO Charts a Digital Course at Sea

Navigation & Communications Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) Wraps Up — Here’s What Changes for Ships The IMO’s Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue Sub-Committee met 22–26 June 2026, pushing forward three big shifts at sea: next-gen electronic charts, a slow move to digital VHF, and a new digital safety broadcast system. Most […]

June 30, 2026Maritime Industry Updates

WK 19 : PSC APPEAL SUCCESS SUMMARY

How from code 30 to code 17 Ground for detention The ship was detained due to the following detainable deficiency: 05118 Operation of GMDSS equipment – SECOND OFFICER NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GMDSS RADIO So it was decided to appeal with MOU Dispute .1 The Convention reference […]

June 27, 2026PSC FOCUS