3.6 Restoration and spare satellites
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3.6 Restoration and spare satellites

  3.6.1 Spare satellite capacity and arrangements prepared in advance should be provided to ensure that, in the event of a partial or total satellite failure, the recognized maritime distress and safety communication services in the area concerned can be restored to their normal availability, not more than one hour after the failure occurs.

  3.6.2 Full information on the means and arrangements prepared for restoration of the maritime distress and safety communication services in the event of a satellite failure should be notified to IMSO. IMSO and the service provider should conduct exercises from time to time to prove the efficiency and effectiveness of these planned arrangements.

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