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GMDSS - Sea Area Coverage Check

GMDSS sea-area (A1 / A2 / A3 / A4) determination from voyage distance from coast - drives radio-equipment carriage.

GMDSSSea areasSOLAS IV
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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Area=f(distance,latitude)\text{Area} = f(\text{distance}, \text{latitude})
SymbolMeaningUnit
A1/A2/A3/A4A1/A2/A3/A4GMDSS sea area

Source: SOLAS IV Reg. 2

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GMDSS sea-area (A1 / A2 / A3 / A4) determination from voyage distance from coast - drives radio-equipment carriage.

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