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The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Services
Issuing Service:
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IOR - China
POR - Japan (Scheduled bulletins and warnings for south of the equator are prepared by Australia) |
| Preparation Service: |
IOR - China
POR - Australia (south of the equator) |
| Coverage: |
North Western Pacific: The Indian Ocean, China Sea and North Pacific Ocean northward of Area X and on the equator to longitude 180°, eastward of Area VIII and the Asian continent to the North Korea/Russian Federation frontier in 42°30'N 130°E, thence to 135°E, NE'wards to 45°N 138°E, to 45°N 180°. |
| Satellite Ocean Regions (scheduled bulletins): |
IOR |
Broadcast (UTC): |
0330, 1015, 1530, 2215 |
| POR |
South of Equator: 0815, 2015
North of Equator: 0230, 0830, 1430, 2030 |
China - Weather Forecast Areas - South China Sea

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