3.4 Coverage area
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3.4 Coverage area

  3.4.1 The definition of the coverage area is given in section 1.3.

  3.4.2 The coverage area is to be delineated on a map and also described in relation to the sea areas defined in Chapter IV, regulation 2 of the SOLAS Convention. Documentation on the coverage area of the satellite system, as defined in section 1.3, should be forwarded to the Organization.

  3.4.3 Information on coverage areas for satellite systems forming part of the GMDSS should be published by the Organization in the GMDSS Master Plan.

Parent topic: 3 Criteria and Requirements for the Recognized Mobile Satellite Communication System
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