IMSML Website Article 28/2023: Resolution MSC.529(106) – Statement of Recognition of Maritime Mobile Satellite Services Provided by CTTIC Through BDMSS

This is the 28th article in the IMSML Website Article series, and it is short one. The preamble to MSC.529(106) explains that the BeiDou Message service system (BDMSS) conforms with all the technical requirements, and there was confidence that China Transport Communication Information Group Co Ltd (CTTIC) will remain viable for the foreseeable future. It would thus be in a position to provide Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) related services for an extended period by providing continuity, durability and a reliable service.

Oversight of the of future satellite services via GDMSS should be undertaken by the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO). CTTIC is ready to submit BDMSS data communication service via the BDMSS subject to oversight by IMSO. In order to facilitate this, BDMSS is expected to sign the required Public Services Agreement (PSA).

Currently, the coverage area for the services is within 75 degrees East to 135 degrees East longitude, and 10 degrees North to 55 degrees North latitude. Note that the coverage area of maritime mobile satellite services provided by CTTIC through BDMSS for use in the GMDSS is found in a chart / map in the Annex.

Note that Resolution MSC.529(106) was adopted on 7 November 2022, and released in Malaysia via MSN 03/2023.

Thank you for reading IMSML Website Article 28/2023

Stay tuned for the next IMSML Website Article 29/2023: Resolution MSC.530(106) – Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

Signing-off for today,

Dr Irwin Ooi Ui Joo, LL.B(Hons.)(Glamorgan); LL.M (Cardiff); Ph.D (Cardiff); CMILT

Professor of Maritime and Transport Law

Head of the Centre for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

Faculty of Law

Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam

Selangor, Malaysia

Friday, 6 October 2023

Note that I am the corresponding author for the IMSML Website Articles. My official email address is: uijoo310@uitm.edu.my