SSH EN 303 132 V2.1.1:2022

Maritime VHF survivor locating devices employing Digital Selective Calling (DSC Class M);Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum and for features for emergency services

Scope

The present document specifies technical characteristics and methods of measurements for Maritime Survivor Locating Devices (MSLDs) (man overboard devices) employing class M DSC signalling and AIS position locating signalling according to ETSI EN 300 338-6 [1], on the VHF maritime channels 70, AIS 1 and AIS 2. Class M MSLD (man overboard devices) are included in group A Autonomous Maritime Radio Devices (AMRDs) according to Recommendation ITU-R M.2135.0 [i.6]. The present document incorporates the relevant provisions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations [i.4] included in Recommendation ITU-R M.493-15 [2] and Recommendation ITU-R M.1371-5 [i.7].