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GENERAL GMDSS DOCUMENTS
All documents are in Portable Document Format (PDF) unless otherwise noted.
08 Feb 2013 - Task Force Letter to RTCM re Integral GNSS for PLBs.
11 Nov 2012 - NBSAC Resolution on Beacons for RVs Offshore
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10 May 2012 - New Question Pool for GMDSS Operator
10 May 2012 - New Question Pool for Restricted GMDSS Operator
05 Jan 2012 - Coast Guard Response to Task Force on Beacons for RVs offshore
08 Dec 2011 - Task Force Comments to Coast Guard on Towing Vessels
28 Sep 2011 - GPS VHF-DSC Wiring Hookup Matrix
01 Sep 2011 - Coast Guard's Marine Safety Alert
19 May 2011 - Link to Approved Check Lists for GMDSS Inspections
19 May 2011 - Task Force Draft Petition to FCC on VHF/DSC/MMSI/GPS
19 May 2011 - Task Force Press Release on VHF/DSC/MMSI/GPS
19 May 2011 - Lupo Article on VHF/DSC/MMSI/GPS
19 May 2011 - Lupo Power Point on VHF/DSC/MMSI/GPS
19 May 2011 - Garrett Power Point on Lives Saved with R/V Beacons Offshore
19 May 2011 - Link to BOATUS Foundation DSC Tutorial
11 Jan 2011 - Letter to RTCM Recommending GNSS/GPS for EPIRB Standard
10 Jan 2011 - Letter to USCG Advocating EPIRBs for Recreational Boats
10 Dec 2010 - Task Force Reply Comment to FCC on Question Pool NPRM
26 Nov 2010 - Task Force Comment to FCC on Question Pool NPRM
29 Sept 10 - Small Vessel VHF-DSC Interconnection to Navigation Receiver
15 July 10 - NMEA 0183 Wiring and Installation
July 10 - NMEA 0183 Installation Guidelines
20 May 10 - Conclusions of the GMDSS Modernization Workshop
15 Sept 09 - Small Vessel Radio Safety Initiative, sample of the letter to 30 Organizations
30 May 09 - Task Force Petition to FCC to Allow Use of VHF Handhelds Ashore
14 Apr 09 - Task Force Comment to USCG on AIS Carriage
17 Mar 09 - FCC Order Denying Task Force Petition on MMSI Management
11 Dec 08 - Task Force Comment to USCG on Fishing Vessel Safety
03 Oct 08 - Updated FCC GMDSS Inspection Check Lists
25 Sep 08 - USCG-NMFS AIS-VMS Report to Congress
15 Aug 08 - Task Force letter to USCG requesting Intervention with FCC to expedite AIS B approval
22 Aug 08 - Task Force letter to FCC requesting expedited action approving AIS B
30 May 08 - Recommendations of the CFIVSAC on the Task Force Draft Comments
01 Jan 08 Boat U.S. Foundation Tutorial in the use of VHF-DSC Radios
06 Sep 07 - Coast Guard Safety Alert on Programming Radios with MMSI Number and Connecting to GPS
14 Aug 07 - Task Force Comment to Coast Guard on HF Weather Broadcasting
21 May 07 - Petition to FCC on MMSI Policy and Procedures
21 May 07 - Report on MMSI Policy and Procedures to USCG, FCC, and RTCM
8 Jan 07 - Task Force Comment to FCC on Proposed Changes to Part 80
5 Nov 2006 Task Force Comment to FCC on AIS Issues
31 Jul 2006 Question Pool for GMDSS Operator (GOC), Approved by FCC & USCG
31 Jul 2006 Question Pool for Restricted GMDSS Operator (ROC), Approved by FCC/USCG
05 Jul 06 - Coast Guard Reply to Task Force 31 May 2006 letter
31 May 2006 - TF Letter to USCG re universal carriage of VHF Radio or EPIRB/PLB
31 May 2006 - TF Comments to FCC on new GMDSS Question Pools
5 Jan 2006 - Petition to FCC to Retain Existing MMSI numbers of Recreational Boats Applying for Station Licenses
27 July 2005 - FCC response to Task Force Comments of November 2002
7 July 2005 - U.S. GMDSS Task Force GMDSS Modernization Initiative
29 Dec 2004 - Task Force Comment to FCC on AIS Spectrum
29 Sep 2004 - Task Force Comment to FCC on RM-10743
(Word Doc)
7 June 04 TF Comments to FCC on RM 9499 re Part 80
(Word Doc)
10 Dec 03 TF Comments to FCC on RM-10821 re MariTEL
(Word Doc)
15 May 03 FCC Decision to Collect Full MMSI Data
(document resides on FCC website)
23 Jan 03 TF Comment to FCC on MMSI Data Public Query
(Word Doc)
31 Dec 02 TF GMDSS Status Report
(Word Doc)
16 Aug 02 Petition to FCC Requesting Collection of Full MMSI Data
15 Aug 02 TF Comments to FCC on Docket 01-102 (Part 80 of the Rules)
19 July 02 letter from USCG NMC approving Restricted GMDSS Operator Course
TF 07 Oct 01 Response to USCG-NMC on Computer Based Training
15 Mar 01 IMO Circular 25 - Procedure for Responding to DSC Distress Alerts by Ships
TF 22 Aug 2000 Force Comment on the FCC on NPRM WT 00-48 (Part 80 of the Rules)
TF 30 Apr 99 Letter to FCC Recommending Changes to FCC Rules
TF 21 Nov 98 memo to Fishing Vessels and Small Passenger Vessels
(text doc)
TF 05 Nov 98 Letter to FCC Recommending Automatic GOC for 70 Hour Course Graduates
(text doc)
TF 26 Oct 98 Open Letter to GMDSS Manufacturers
(text doc)
TF 26 Aug 97 Letter to USCG recommending GMDSS Port State Inspection Program
