ABSTRACT
In 1988, the Conference of Contracting Governments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) adopted amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention concerning radiocommunications for the GMDSS. These amendments entered into force on 1 February 1992. On 1 February 1999 the GMDSS has become implemented for all SOLAS ships.
