Module 9 - GMDSS & Safety Equipment
AIS and Navtex
AIS exchanges vessel identity and movement data. Navtex receives maritime safety information such as navigational and weather warnings.
They are part of the wider safety picture, but voice radio remains essential for local coordination and urgent communication.
Key points
- AIS: vessel data
- Navtex: safety information
- VHF: local voice coordination
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