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WMO No. 9 - WEATHER REPORTING

VOLUME D - INFORMATION FOR SHIPPING

This Publication contains Marine meteorology and other related geophysical information necessary for safe and economic conduct of shipping operations, as well as for fishing and other marine activities, is made available to the user by the various Meteorological Services of maritime countries. The provision of this information is co-ordinated by WMO.

Volume D - Edition 2012 (amended on 3 May 2013)
Chapter 1 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Chapter 2 - Satellite - INMARSAT-C
Chapter 3 - Radio-Facsimile Broadcasts
Chapter 4 - Broadcasts by Radiotelegraphy and Radiotelephony
Chapter 5 - Visual Storm Warning Signals
Chapter 6 - Focal Point Contact Information for: GMDSS - Ship Weather Routeing Services - PMOs

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) coverage

Amendments:
This publication is kept up-to-date by amendments during the year and a revised edition issued yearly on CD-ROM

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