4.6.1 The communication links for mobile-satellite
voice communication systems should be connectable to the public switched
network in accordance with relevant ITU-T Recommendations.
4.6.2 Satellite systems using the public switched
network for routeing maritime distress calls and distress traffic
to and from MRCCs should, upon receipt of ship-to-shore or shore-to-ship
distress alerts/calls or distress traffic, immediately attempt to
establish the connection necessary for transfer of the distress alert
or distress message.