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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: G.D. Lees , W.G. WilliamsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Edition: 7th edition Weight: 1.040kg ISBN: 9780367774219ISBN 10: 0367774216 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 18 May 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface to the seventh edition About the authors Tables and figures Acronyms and abbreviations Glossary of terms and definitions Sources of information consulted in the production of this publication Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Chapter 2: Distress urgency and safety communications Chapter 3: Digital selective calling (DSC) Chapter 4: Safety related equipment and services Chapter 5: Satellite communications Chapter 6: Radio telex and data services Chapter 7: Radiotelephony (RT) Chapter 8: General regulations Chapter 9: Electronic navigation and vessel reporting systems Chapter 10: Certification Appendix 1: IMO guidelines for the avoidance of false distress alerts Appendix 2: GMDSS frequencies Appendix 3: DfT SI 1316 of 2021 Appendix 4: UK VHF channel allocation Appendix 5: ITU MF RT ship-to-shore working channels Appendix 6: ITU HF RT duplex working channels Appendix 7: Proposed 12.5 kHz spacing of VHF channels Appendix 8: Allocation of Maritime Identification Digit (MID) series Appendix 9: Watchkeeping safety - use of VHF radio and AIS Appendix 10: United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Irish Rescue Centres Appendix 11: Table of international call sign series Appendix 12: ITU international telephone dialling codes Appendix 13: ITU international telex dialling codes Appendix 14: International Morse code signals and phonetic alphabet Appendix 15: Radio procedures in the event of piracy, armed robbery, and other acts of violence against UK merchant shipping Appendix 16: Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2015 Appendix 17: Extract from MGN 305 (M+F) Amendment 1 Subject index Index of section headingsReviewsI have known the authors since the introduction of the new marine radio systems and regulations in the early '90s. They have both made significant contributions to the advancements of the GMDSS in the UK, advancements which are reflected in their work for AMERC Ltd and in their excellent Handbook for Marine Radio Communications which provides an ideal reference for ship's crews and students alike. - Keith Mitchell, AMERC Chief Examiner (GMDSS) I have known the authors since the introduction of the new marine radio systems and regulations in the early '90s. They have both made significant contributions to the advancements of the GMDSS in the UK, advancements which are reflected in their work for AMERC Ltd and in their excellent Handbook for Marine Radio Communications which provides an ideal reference for ship's crews and students alike. - Keith Mitchell, AMERC Chief Examiner (GMDSS) Author InformationGRAHAM D. LEES B.Ed. (Hons); CGLI Cert. (Marine Electronics); MRGC Cert.; BOT Radar Maintenance Cert.; GMDSS GOC; TC (Manchester University) Born in Liverpool and raised in Bebington, Wirral, Graham was educated at Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby, and trained as a radio officer at Riversdale College of Technology, Liverpool. He spent five years serving as a radio officer, followed by a further six years as a radio and electronics officer on a wide range of UK-registered vessels, including passenger ships, general cargo, oil and chemical tankers, gas carriers, and car/bulk cargo carriers. Graham started teaching marine radio and electronics at Riversdale College in 1976 and became senior lecturer in charge of HND and GMDSS courses. After completing 21 years of teaching, he is now retired but continues his involvement in technical writing and advisory work, specializing in the training needs of those involved in marine radio communications and electronic navigational aids to industries. He retains his appointment as GMDSS examiner on behalf of MCA/AMERC and recently returned to his role on the AMERC GMDSS examiners panel. WILLIAM G. WILLIAMSON B.Sc. (Open); Eng. Tech; MIET.; 1st Class PMG.; BOT Radar Maintenance Cert.; GMDSS GOC; Cert. Ed. (Manchester University) William was born in Glasgow in 1943 and joined the Merchant Navy as a radio officer following initial training at the Glasgow Wireless College. He spent seven years at sea, during which time he served on a variety of vessels, including general cargo ships, tramps, and tankers. He continued his involvement with the marine industry as a marine electronics engineer based at Liverpool, gaining wide service experience on UK– and foreign-flagged vessels. During this period, he served for some years as an executive member of the Radio Officers’ Union. After 20 years with the Marconi Marine Company, William joined the staff at Riversdale College of Technology in 1980 as a lecturer, primarily concerned with radio officer training. Following a reorganization, he became a senior lecturer at Liverpool Community College, with particular responsibilities for all GMDSS courses, including the GOC, ROC, and LRC certificates, until he retired in 2001. He then continued to teach part time on GMDSS courses at the Lairdside Maritime Centre, Birkenhead, until he finally retired in 2015. William was a member of A MERC’s executive committee for 9 years and chaired AMERC’s Regulations Examination panel for 15 years. He is currently the chairman of the Liverpool Marine Radio and Electronics Society and the Liverpool Nautical Research Society. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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