GMDSS
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
47 U.S.C. § 769 — as used in this subchapter
The term “global maritime distress and safety services” or “GMDSS” means the automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system which uses satellite and advanced terrestrial systems for international distress communications and promoting maritime safety in general. The GMDSS permits the worldwide alerting of vessels, coordinated search and rescue operations, and dissemination of maritime safety information.