title: The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
abstract: The evolution of modern communications, in particular by satellite, has enabled the development of a Global system for the alerting and coordination of search and rescue organisations in the event of maritime disaster. A brief overview of the components of the system is given after a review of the various official bodies involved in its inception.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D008889:Military Personnel; D013685:Telecommunications; D006113:United Kingdom