Description
NAVTEX Manual, 2023 Edition is the official publication from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) describing the operation, organization, and use of the NAVTEX service within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). NAVTEX is an automated system for broadcasting maritime safety information, navigational warnings, weather forecasts, and other vital information to ships in coastal waters.
The manual provides a detailed overview of how the NAVTEX service is organized internationally and how messages are distributed to vessels. The publication also describes technical and operational principles for the NAVTEX system, including responsibilities and procedures for national NAVTEX coordinators, message formats, and guidelines for broadcasting navigational and safety information.
The book is used by maritime authorities, coastal stations, navigators, GMDSS operators, and maritime educational institutions working with maritime communication and safety information at sea. The NAVTEX Manual is an essential reference work for anyone involved in the operation, administration, or use of the NAVTEX service as part of GMDSS.
