Maritime radiocommunication · Official publicationsITU maritime publications
Maritime Manual, List IV and List V – from an ITU Authorized Reseller in Norway.
Order ITU maritime publications as digital licences, USB editions or the printed Maritime Manual. Kart.no is an ITU Authorized Reseller in Norway, offering advice on publications, formats and activation.
Maritime Manual, List IV and List V
Start with the publication you need. Then choose a format to suit the vessel’s equipment and internet access.
Maritime Manual
Procedures and rules for maritime radiocommunication.
Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services. Two volumes covering GMDSS procedures, maritime radio operations and relevant regulatory extracts.
Digital licence · USB · CD-ROM · Paper (English)
See the product page for current availability and delivery information.
List IV
Coast stations and maritime radio services.
List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations. A reference to coast stations, frequencies and services including distress communications, maritime safety information, weather and navigational warnings.
Digital licence · USB · CD-ROM
See the product page for current availability and delivery information.
List V
Ship stations and maritime identities.
List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments. A searchable reference to ship stations and maritime identities used in maritime radiocommunication.
Digital licence · USB · CD-ROM
See the product page for current availability and delivery information.
Choose digital, USB, CD-ROM or paper
Digital licences and physical USB/CD-ROM editions are different solutions. Both use Windows PCs, but installation, updates and registration differ.
| Feature | Digital licence | USB / CD-ROM | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Vessels with periodic internet access | Vessels with limited or no internet access | Readers who prefer a printed manual |
| Available titles | All three | All three | Maritime Manual |
| Installation and use | Download and register online, then use offline. | Install from USB and use offline. | No installation |
| Updates | Content can be updated when internet access is available. | Static edition without online updates | Printed content |
| Registration | Required. Includes a digital certificate. | Recommended by ITU for authenticity verification and a digital certificate. | Not a software licence |
| PC requirements | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 | Not applicable |
Content updates do not mean entitlement to the next edition. Always check which edition you need. Read ITU’s format guide ↗
How to order and activate a digital licence
Order the right edition
Choose Maritime Manual, List IV or List V. Provide the vessel’s email address for receiving the licence.
We assign the licence
Kart.no assigns an available licence through ITU’s system. We handle assignment; this is not an automatic PDF download at checkout.
Register and install
The vessel completes registration with its details, installs the ITU application and gains access to the publication and digital certificate.
Before you order.
What is ITU?
The International Telecommunication Union publishes key maritime radiocommunication references. Kart.no is an ITU Authorized Reseller supplying genuine ITU publications and digital licences.
Are digital editions ordinary PDF files?
No. The digital edition uses ITU’s Windows application and a licence that must be registered. USB editions provide software on a physical medium.
Can I use the digital edition offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, registered and installed, the application can be used offline. Internet access is used to update content.
Which edition does my vessel need?
This depends on the vessel, radio equipment, trading area and applicable requirements. Check with the flag administration or radio surveyor if in doubt. We can help identify the product once your requirements are clear.
Are physical editions in stock in Norway?
We stock ITU publications in Norway and dispatch from our warehouse in Sandnes. Check each product page for current availability and delivery times.
Orders and customer service
Buying for one vessel, a fleet or a maritime business? Send us the titles, formats and quantities you need and we will help you with the next steps.