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Driving a speed boat is a big responsibility, no matter if you are out in the ocean, a lake, reservoir, and more. There are state and federal regulations you must follow when you drive a boat on the waters. This system will teach you everything you need to know when it comes to speed boat safety, federal laws, regulations, and legal requirements! ... Read more

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A guide to passing the operator's examination for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), which will be compulsory for ships over 300 tons as from February 1999. Apart from its most important task, that of life-saving, GMDSS will provide an international maritime system of instant commmunication, that will broadcast all types of safety, weather and navigational information on the high seas. ... Read more

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This is the Basic book of Satellite, Read this book will enable you to Study "MARS"
"We are entering in new age of telecommunication., All industries and professions are using advanced technology. In the maritime, we know the importance of communication and its way like use of INMARSAT, AIS, ARPA, RADARS and other Radio equipments, like the same is GMDSS and MARS systems. I found very good information which i don't know yet.

Naseem Ahmed
Chief Executive/Researcher/Writer/ Social worker
Niha Merchant Marine Services
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I also to recommend these books for additional knowledge and related equipments.

Radar and ARPA Manual, Second Edition: Radar and Target Tracking for Professional Mariners, Yachtsmen and Users of Marine Radar
GMDSS: A User's Handbook
Newton's Telecom Dictionary, 24th Edition: Telecommunications, Networking, Information Technologies, The Internet
GMDSS: A Guide for Global Maritime Distress Safety System-Second Edition
GMDSS: A User's Handbook
GM1600 GMDSS Portable for Survival Craft
Multi-channel VHF GMDSS Survival Craft Radio
ICOM GM-1500 HH GMDSS VHF GM-1500
Marine VHF Operation: GMDSS Edition
The VHF GMDSS Handbook

GMDSS Reference Book
Excellent reference book for GMDSS system. Also used as a text book at the CaliforniaMaritime Academy (for those of you wondering if this is the book he wants you to get).

Great General Reference on Subject
This is about the best general reference out there on the subject of GMDSS. The only drawback to the text is that it is SOMEWHAT dated, but that is because it is a text on electronics, and became dated on it's way to the printers. Still, if you need info on GMDSS, this is where to go. It is currently used as a textbook for the GMDSS course at Great Lakes Maritime academy. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on August 7, 2007. The length of the article is 537 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Lax rules let cheaters get boat operating licenses.(City)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 7, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: a3

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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on August 1, 2000. The length of the article is 679 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: SAFER SEAS FOR SIX-PACK VESSELS.(Brief Article)
Author: Pac Tod A. Lyons
Publication: Alaska Business Monthly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2000
Publisher: Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc.
Volume: 16Issue: 8Page: 30

Article Type: Brief Article

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Everything that a captain needs to know about the Rules to run a boat safely is included in this book. A beginning watchstander can learn from scratch, while an experienced skipper can refer quickly to clear and complete discussions of various topics. ... Read more

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MUST HAVE FOR ANY ONE ON THE WATER
Great book, really does a wonderful job of going into detail and sighting examples of the ROR. Though this is NOT a substitute for having the true COLREGS on your bridge, it is still a great learning tool and a must read for anyone spending time on the mighty (or not so mighty) seas. ... Read more

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Expert information for yachtsmen and professional mariners. This is the ideal book to improve your understanding of the nautical rule of the road whether you need to pass an exam or require an onboard reference. 

Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water.

This comprehensive guide explains the intention of each rule and how it should be applied when on the water. It is the perfect companion when studying for any nautical exam and contains the COLREGs in full.

Step-by-step guides allow a clear understanding of the COLREGs and there are plenty of tips on how to remember the various rules.

Test sections allow readers to check their comprehension and act as perfect aids to revision. There is also a free online Rules of the Road test that is an additional learning tool and a great way to evaluate your progress.

Anecdotes and explanations help clarify the rules and make this the most readable book on the topic.

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This digital document is an article from Trailer Boats, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on December 1, 1999. The length of the article is 852 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: BUOY OH BUOY.(Brief Article)
Author: Dan Armitage
Publication: Trailer Boats (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 1999
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 28Issue: 11Page: 26

Article Type: Brief Article

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Professional Guide's Manual written for North Star Guide Association. Includes guide examinations and regulations; plus large illustrated sections on each of the following: fishing, hunting, camping, outdoor cooking, boating & canoeing, first aid, outdoor clothing, the hunting dog. No Table of Contents is provided but there is an Extensive index. ... Read more