After any GMDSS equipment has been installed, It is important that operating instructions should be as clear as precise as possible in order that they are easy to understand.
Radio equipment used for transmitting distress alerts should be so designed that it should not be possible to transmit a distress alert unless the distress button is deliberately depressed. It is strongly recommended that personnel have full knowledge of the GMDSS and the consequences of transmitting a false alert.
To reduce the chance of false alerts, routine testing of GMDSS equipment should only be undertaken under the direct supervision of the person responsible for communications.
To take maximum advantage of GMDSS, Master should ensure that all crew members who may be required to send a distress alert are instructed and knowledgeable in the operation of all relevant radio equipment on the vessel.Such instruction should also be given, periodically, onboard the vessel to all relevant crew members by the person responsible for communications.
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