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Many ships unlikely to meet GMDSS deadline
(Shipping Times)
December 8, 1998
Thousands have yet to convert to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, mandatory on Feb 1
By Marcus Hand
[SINGAPORE]
Thousands of ships in the world fleet are likely to fail to meet the Feb 1 deadline for conversion to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Industry experts estimate that between 25,000 and 30,000 of all vessels required ...... Read more on Shipping Times
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