1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninetieth
session (16 to 25 May 2012), approved the attached Guidance to prospective
GMDSS satellite service providers, prepared by the Sub-Committee on
Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue, at its sixteenth session.
2 The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance
with respect to the provisions of resolution
A.1001(25) on Criteria for the provision of mobile satellite
communication systems in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS).
3 Member Governments are invited to bring this
Guidance to the attention of all parties concerned.