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Operational of Iridium Safety Cast Service for NAVAREA VIII under World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS)
Applicable to:
All ships navigating in NAVAREA VIII - Indian Region
Effective Date:
1st January 2023
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Operational of Iridium Safety Cast Service
The Iridium Safety Cast Service is now fully operational in NAVAREA VIII - Indian Region, effective 1st January 2023.
- Affected Vessels: All ships navigating in NAVAREA VIII - Indian Region
- Benefit: Vessels equipped with Iridium GMDSS Satellite Communication system will now receive maritime safety information (MSI).
II/4 SOLAS Regulation II-2/12.2 requires ships to maintain a radio watch for MSI.
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