sea areas A1

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf maritime communication area
gptkbp:alerts gptkb:Digital_Selective_Calling_(DSC)
gptkbp:appliesTo ships subject to SOLAS
gptkbp:covers VHF coast stations with continuous DSC alerting
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sea areas A1
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:GMDSS
gptkbp:range approximately 20-30 nautical miles from coast
gptkbp:requires continuous VHF DSC watch by coast stations
gptkbp:supportsProtocol VHF radio
gptkbp:usedFor maritime distress and safety communications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GMDSS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7