3. What is the basic concept of GMDSS?

Shoreside authorities will rely on reports from nearby vessels to become aware of Distress alerts.
Shoreside authorities and vessels can assist in a coordinated SAR operation only after the correct chain of DSC relays takes place.
SAR authorities ashore can be alerted to a Distress situation & shipping in the vicinity can be requested to participate in SAR operations.
SAR authorities ashore wait to have EPIRB Distress alerts confirmed by satellite follow-on communications.

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