Progress of Work on e-navigation and the Modernisation of GMDSS

Abstract

The article presents the progress of work on the e-navigation project carried out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Progress of the work on the second project carried out by the IMO is also described, related to e-navigation and involving modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). In addition to the description of these projects, their mutual relationship is also presented, as well as the timetable for implementing their stages.

Keywords

• e-navigation
• maritime radio communication
• GMDSS
• GMDSS modernisation