CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF WRC-12 AND PREPARATION OF INITIAL ADVICE ON A DRAFT IMO POSITION ON WRC-2015 AGENDA ITEMS

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1 E JOINT IMO/ITU EXPERTS GROUP ON MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION MATTERS 8th session Agenda item 5 IMO/ITU EG 8/5 13 August 2012 ENGLISH ONLY CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF WRC-12 AND PREPARATION OF INITIAL ADVICE ON A DRAFT IMO POSITION ON WRC-2015 AGENDA ITEMS Outcome of the World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012 (WRC-12) (Presented by the Secretariat) SUMMARY Executive summary: This document provides information on the outcome of the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012, on issues of relevance IMO Action be taken: Paragraph 23 Related documents: COMSAR 16/4/5, COMSAR 16/17 Note by the Secretariat i) COMSAR 16 noted document COMSAR 16/4/5 on the Outcome of the World Radiocommunication Conference, 2012 (WRC-12). ii) Having noted document COMSAR 16/4/5, the Sub-Committee decided refer the document the eighth session of the Experts Group for a detailed review and start the preparation of an IMO position on maritime issues for WRC-15. iii) This document contains an update of document COMSAR 16/4/5 based on the Final Acts - WRC-12. COMSAR 16/4/5 was based on the provisional Final Acts - WRC-12 and contained temporary numbers for RR provisions. The updated version of the document contains the definitive provision numbers as they will appear in the Radio Regulations (RR). In addition, information is also added related the suppression of Resolution 342 (Rev. WRC-2000) and the dates of WRC-15 as approved by the ITU Council 2012 (Resolution 1343 contained in Doc. C12/85(Rev.1)). Introduction 1 The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 23 January 17 February The Secretariat participated as an observer from 23 January 3 February 2012.

2 Page 2 2 The main purpose of WRC-12 was address the worldwide use of radio frequencies and meet the global demand for spectrum, fuelled by rapid technological developments and growth in the information and communication technology (ICT) secr, resulting in an update of the provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations (RR) by which the worldwide use of the complete radio spectrum is regulated. These regulations are of utmost importance the maritime community for the unconditional operation of the GMDSS, the proper operation of navigational equipment (radar, satellite radio navigation, AIS, etc.) including the use of radio frequencies for general communication. 3 The development of the IMO Position on WRC-12 Agenda items concerning matters relating maritime services started during COMSAR 12, in early Further work was done by the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group during its meetings in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and by COMSAR 13, COMSAR 14 and COMSAR 15. MSC 85, MSC 86, MSC 87 and MSC 88 had endorsed the progress reported on this matter by the COMSAR Sub-Committee and MSC 89, in May last year, had approved the final text of the IMO position. 4 As requested by COMSAR 15, MSC 89 had authorized the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group at its meeting in September 2011 add, as appropriate, more non-contentious information in the background sections of the agenda items contained in the IMO position for WRC-12 in order strengthen the arguments supporting the IMO position. Following the instructions of MSC 89, the Expert Group had agreed on amendments the Background sections of Agenda items 1.9 and 8.2 (COMSAR 16/4). As further instructed by MSC 89, the Secretariat had submitted the IMO position ITU. The IMO position was made available as WRC-12 document The Conference was attended by more than 3,500 delegates and in tal more than 2,000 proposals were submitted under 33 substantial agenda items. The agenda for WRC-12 was developed at WRC-07 and included 15 agenda items related the maritime services. A brief description of the five most important items is given below. The importance of the L-band for the maritime mobile-satellite service 6 Under agenda item 1.7, the Conference considered the long-term spectrum availability and access spectrum necessary meet requirements for the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service. Studies carried out on existing allocations for mobile satellite services had concentrated on the so-called L-band, in which the maritime service has also a great interest. IMO had informed the Conference that the L-band was currently already heavily used by the maritime mobile-satellite service for safety of life radiocommunication and increased usage was anticipated, taking in account that additional operars might be allowed provide GMDSS services in the near future. 7 The outcome of WRC-12 resulted in "no change" the existing allocation and regulary and operational provisions of the designated bands MHz (space--earth) and MHz (Earth--space) available for distress and safety purposes in the maritime mobile-satellite service as well as for routine non-safety purposes, in which bands GMDSS distress, urgency and safety communications have priority (in particular No A and Table 15-2 of Appendix 15). 8 To detail coordination meeting procedures, the Conference revised Resolution 222 (Rev. WRC-12) on the use of the bands MHz and MHz by the mobile-satellite service, and procedures ensure long-term spectrum access for the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service, as set out in annex 5.

3 Page 3 New digital technologies for the maritime mobile service in the high- bands 9 Under agenda item 1.9, the Conference considered a revision of frequencies and channelling arrangements of Appendix 17 the Radio Regulations in order implement new digital technologies for the maritime mobile service. IMO had informed the Conference that there was significant interest in the use of the high- bands by shipping. More than 4,500 ships were known use already digital systems, which aumatically route messages their destination, producing a million messages a month. New, highly efficient technology were being developed which in the next three years or so were expected double this use. IMO's view on agenda item 1.9 was that the frequencies currently allocated for use by the GMDSS need be retained because at this time IMO had no intention of changing the requirements for narrow-band direct-printing and digital selective calling. The major portion of the Appendix 17 bands would, however, become available for new digital technologies for the maritime mobile service. Furthermore, it was IMO's view that the bands allocated for Morse should remain available for use by the maritime community, without the need claim protection. 10 The Conference revised the frequencies and channelling arrangements of Appendix 17 the Radio Regulations, as set out in annex 2. Operation of safety systems for ships and ports 11 Agenda item 1.10 addressed the maritime communication requirements support safety systems for ships and port operations in the global context of trying ensure the safe and efficient operation of global shipping. In addressing agenda item 1.10, work had focused on the harmonization of maritime spectrum in the following four primary areas:.1 protection in the Radio Regulations for the spectrum used by AIS, because the two frequencies currently available are used ensure navigational safety, vessel traffic management in congested ports, and vessel tracking;.2 allocation of two additional AIS frequencies for improved satellite detection and tracking of vessels, enhance maritime safety and security;.3 harmonization of the maritime mobile service in the band 415 khz khz for enhanced data rate transmissions for maritime safety information, future e-navigation applications, and security broadcasts; and.4 harmonization under Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations (156 MHz 162 MHz) of a band for VHF digital services, using advanced data transmission techniques for enhanced port operations, and additional simplex channels from existing duplex channel pairs. With regard the harmonization of Appendix 18, IMO further informed the Conference that it supported further joint IMO/ITU-R studies wards identification of a channel or channels for future applications, including man overboard (MOB) equipment. 12 With reference paragraph 11.1 above, the protection in the Radio Regulations for the spectrum used by AIS has been achieved by changes Article 5 of the Radio Regulations. Unfortunately, there was no agreement on this matter and the regulary

4 Page 4 protection for the two frequencies currently available for AIS is different for all three ITU regions, as set out in annex 1, pages 4 and With reference paragraph 11.2 above, there was worldwide support for an allocation the mobile satellite service (Earth--space) relating the frequencies of Channel 75 and 76 of Appendix 18. After a long debate, it was decided that this allocation was made on a primary basis for Region 2 and on a secondary basis for Regions 1 and 3. Appendix 18 and Article 5 were modified reflect this new allocation, as set out in annex 1, pages 4 and With reference paragraph 11.3 above, the Conference agreed on the harmonization of the maritime mobile service in the band 415 khz khz, resulting in an exclusive worldwide allocation for the maritime mobile service in the band khz and a co-primary allocation in the band khz in Region 2, as set out in annex 1, page With reference paragraph 11.4 above, the Conference agreed on a revision of Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations. It designated two bands inside Appendix 18 for digital emissions; 2x300 khz in Regions 1 and 3 as from ; and 2x125 khz in Region 2 as from , with some country variations, as set out in annex 2. It should be noted that one ( MHz) is reserved for experimental use for future applications or systems (e.g. new AIS applications, man over board systems, etc.) and that four channels have been identified which may be used for possible testing of future AIS applications. New maritime mobile systems be implemented in the 500 khz band 16 Under agenda item 1.23, the Conference considered an allocation of about 15 khz in parts of the band khz the amateur service on a secondary basis. IMO had informed the Conference that it had critical systems operating in this range and was developing new requirements (1) for the promulgation of additional security-related information, (2) for the implementation of e-navigation and (3) in reviewing the elements and procedures of the GMDSS IMO had expressed its concern that, based on existing studies, a secondary allocation for the amateur service would cause harmful interference existing and future systems and recommended that this allocation was not made. 17 After extensive debate, the Conference allocated 7 khz (the band khz) the amateur service on a secondary basis, except 26 countries of Region 1 and one country of Region 3 listed in the provision 5.B123, as set out in annex 1, pages 1 and 2. In addition, the aeronautical radionavigation service was upgraded a primary status in some countries in the band khz, listed in the provision No Future requirements 18 A provisional agenda for WRC-15 was developed under Agenda item 8.2, as set out at annex 16. In general, identify any threats spectrum currently in use by maritime services, it is important monir closely what is happening in the development of proposals for almost all WRC agenda items. There are several items on the agenda for WRC-15 of relevance the maritime service, inter alia:.1 review the provisions relating earth stations located on board vessels (ESVs), based on studies conducted in accordance with Resolution 909 (WRC-12) (agenda item 1.8);

5 Page 5.2 consider, in accordance with Resolution 758 (WRC-12) the possibility of allocating the bands MHz and MHz the maritime-mobile satellite service and additional regulary measures, depending on the results of appropriate studies (agenda item 1.9.2);.3 consider spectrum demands for onboard communication stations in the maritime mobile service in accordance with Resolution 358 (WRC-12) (agenda item 1.15); and.4 consider regulary provisions and spectrum allocations enable possible new Aumatic Identification System (AIS) technology applications and possible new applications improve maritime radiocommunication in accordance with Resolution 360 (WRC-12) (agenda item 1.16). 19 There is one item on the preliminary agenda for WRC-18, as set out at annex 17, of relevance the maritime service:.1 consider regulary actions, including spectrum allocations, support GMDSS modernization and implementation of e-navigation in accordance with Resolution 359 (WRC-12). Final Acts WRC Based on Final Acts, WRC-12's decisions on issues of relevance the Organization are annexed as follows:.1 modified Articles 5, 19, 33, 34, 47, 51 and 52 (annex 1);.2 modified Appendixes 15, 17 and 18 (annex 2);.3 revised Resolution 18 (Rev. WRC-12) Relating the procedure for identifying and announcing the position of ships and aircraft of States not parties an armed conflict (annex 3);.4 revised Resolution 205 (Rev. WRC-12) Protection of the systems operating in the mobile- satellite service in the band MHz (annex 4);.5 revised Resolution 222 (Rev. WRC-12) Use of the bands MHz and MHz by the mobile-satellite service, and studies ensure long-term spectrum availability for the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service (annex 5);.6 Resolution 233 (WRC-12) - Studies on -related matters on International Mobile Telecommunications and other terrestrial mobile broadband applications (Annex 6);.7 revised Resolution 331 (Rev. WRC-12) Operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (annex 7);.8 suppression of Resolution 342 (Rev. WRC-2000) New technologies provide improved efficiency in the use of the band MHz by stations in the maritime mobile service (annex 8);

6 Page 6.9 revised Resolution 343 (Rev. WRC-12) Maritime certification for personnel of ship stations and ship earth stations for which a radio installation is not compulsory (annex 9);.10 revised Resolution 344 (Rev. WRC-12) Management of the maritime identity numbering resource (annex 10);.11 suppression of Resolution 345 (Rev. WRC-97) Operation of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System equipment on and assignment of maritime mobile service identities non-compulsory fitted vessels (annex 11);.12 revised Resolution 349 (Rev. WRC-12) Operational procedures for cancelling false distress alerts in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (annex 12);.13 suppression of Resolution 351 (Rev. WRC-07) Review of the and channel arrangements in the HF bands allocated the maritime mobile service contained in Appendix 17 with a view improving efficiency through the use of new digital technology by the maritime mobile service (annex 13);.14 suppression of Resolution 355 (Rev. WRC-07) Content, formats and periodicity of the maritime related service publications (annex 14);.15 suppression of Resolution 357 (Rev. WRC-07) Consideration of regulary provisions and spectrum allocations for use by enhanced maritime safety systems for ships and ports (annex 15);.16 Resolution 358 (WRC-12) Consideration of improvement and expansion of on-board communication stations in the maritime mobile service in the UHF bands (annex 16);.17 Resolution 359 (WRC-12) Consideration of regulary provisions for modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and studies related e-navigation (annex 17);.18 Resolution 360 (WRC-12) Consideration of regulary provisions and spectrum allocations for enhanced Aumatic Identification System technology applications and for enhanced maritime radiocommunication (annex 18);.19 Resolution 651 (WRC-12) Possible extension of the current worldwide allocation the Earth exploration-satellite (active) service in the band MHz by up 600 MHz within the bands MHz and/or MHz (annex 19);.20 Resolution 653 (WRC-12) Future of the Coordinated Universal Time timescale (annex 20);.21 Resolution 758 (WRC-12) Allocation the fixed-satellite service and the maritime-mobile satellite service in the 7/8 GHz range (annex 21);

7 Page 7.22 Resolution 807 (WRC-12) Agenda for the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (annex 22);.23 Resolution 808 (WRC-12) Preliminary agenda for the 2018 World Radiocommunication Conference (annex 23);.24 Resolution 909 (WRC-12) Provisions relating earth stations located on board vessels which operate in fixed-satellite service networks in the uplink bands MHz and GHz (annex 24); and.25 Recommendation 34 (WRC-12) Principles for the allocation of bands (annex 25). General remarks 21 As reflected above, most of IMO positions were taken in account by the Conference. 22 The next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) will take place in Geneva (Switzerland) from 2-27 November 2015, preceded by the Radiocommunication Assembly from Ocber Action requested of the Experts Group 23 The Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group is invited review the document and start the preparation of an IMO position on maritime issues for WRC-15 and in particular :.1 analyse the outcome of WRC-12 in line with the IMO position submitted the Conference;.2 analyse the Resolutions of WRC-12 in order identify major areas of interest for IMO; and.3 prepare initial advice on a draft IMO position WRC-15. ***

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9 Annex 1, page 1 ANNEX 1 ARTICLE 5 Frequency allocations Section IV Table of Frequency Allocations (See No. 2.1) MOD khz Allocation services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 MARITIME MOBILE 5.79 AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION MARITIME MOBILE 5.79 Aeronautical radionavigation MARITIME MOBILE 5.79 Amateur 5.80A Aeronautical radionavigation B MARITIME MOBILE A Aeronautical radionavigation MARITIME MOBILE 5.79 Aeronautical radionavigation MARITIME MOBILE A Aeronautical radionavigation SUP 5.72 MOD 5.77 Different category of service: in Australia, China, the French overseas communities of Region 3, Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the allocation of the band khz the aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis. In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the allocation of the band khz the aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis. Administrations in all the aforementioned countries shall take all practical steps necessary ensure that aeronautical radionavigation stations in the band khz do not cause interference reception

10 Annex 1, page 2 by coast stations of transmissions from ship stations on frequencies designated for ship stations on a worldwide basis. (WRC-12) ADD 5.80A The maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) of stations in the amateur service using frequencies in the band khz shall not exceed 1 W. Administrations may increase this limit of e.i.r.p. 5 W in portions of their terriry which are at a distance of over 800 km from the borders of Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine and Yemen. In this band, stations in the amateur service shall not cause harmful interference, or claim protection from, stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service. (WRC-12) ADD 5.80B The use of the band khz in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen is limited the maritime mobile and aeronautical radionavigation services. The amateur service shall not be used in the above-mentioned countries in this band, and this should be taken in account by the countries authorizing such use. (WRC-12) MOD 5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the 490 khz is be used exclusively for the transmission by coast stations of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information ships, by means of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for use of the 490 khz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. In using the band khz for the aeronautical radionavigation service, administrations are requested ensure that no harmful interference is caused the 490 khz. In using the band khz for the amateur service, administrations shall ensure that no harmful interference is caused the 490 khz. (WRC-12)

11 Annex 1, page 3 MOD khz Allocation services Region 1 Region 2 Region MARITIME MOBILE MARITIME MOBILE A 5.84 AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION MARITIME MOBILE MARITIME MOBILE 5.79A 5.84 AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION MARITIME MOBILE A 5.84 AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION Aeronautical mobile Land mobile SUP 5.82A SUP 5.82B

12 Annex 1, page 4 MOD MHz Allocation services Region 1 Region 2 Region MARITIME MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) MARITIME MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE (Earth-space) MARITIME MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) MARITIME MOBILE (distress and calling) MARITIME MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) MARITIME MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE (Earth-space) MARITIME MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile FIXED MOBILE FIXED AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (OR) MOBILE except aeronautical MARITIME MOBILE mobile MOBILE-SATELITE (Earth-space) Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) 5.228F A 5.228B 5.228C 5.228D FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile FIXED MOBILE FIXED AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (OR) MOBILE except aeronautical MARITIME MOBILE mobile MOBILE-SATELITE (Earth-space) Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) 5.228F A 5.228B C 5.228D FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile FIXED MOBILE MARITIME MOBILE Aeronautical mobile (OR) 5.228E Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) 5.228F MARITIME MOBILE Aeronautical mobile (OR) 5.228E Mobile-satellite (Earth--space) 5.228F

13 Annex 1, page 5 SUP 5.227A ADD The use of the bands MHz and MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth--space) is limited the reception of aumatic identification system (AIS) emissions of long-range AIS broadcast messages (Message 27, see the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1371). With the exception of AIS emissions, emissions in these bands by systems operating in the maritime mobile service for communications shall not exceed 1 W. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228A The bands MHz and MHz may be used by aircraft stations for the purpose of search and rescue operations and other safety-related communications. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228B The use of the bands MHz and MHz by the fixed and land mobile services shall not cause harmful interference, or claim protection from, the maritime mobile service. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228C The use of the bands MHz and MHz by the maritime mobile service and the mobile-satellite (Earth--space) service is limited the aumatic identification system (AIS). The use of these bands by the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is limited AIS emissions from search and rescue aircraft operations. The AIS operations in these bands shall not constrain the development and use of the fixed and mobile services operating in the adjacent bands. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228D The bands MHz (AIS 1) and MHz (AIS 2) may continue be used by the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis until 1 January 2025, at which time this allocation shall no longer be valid. Administrations are encouraged make all practicable efforts discontinue the use of these bands by the fixed and mobile services prior the transition date. During this transition period, the maritime mobile service in these bands has priority over the fixed, land mobile and aeronautical mobile services. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228E The use of the aumatic identification system in the bands MHz and MHz by the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is limited aircraft stations for the purpose of search and rescue operations and other safety-related communications. (WRC-12) ADD 5.228F The use of the bands MHz and MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth--space) is limited the reception of aumatic identification system emissions from stations operating in the maritime mobile service. (WRC-12)

14 Annex 1, page 6 ARTICLE 19 Identification of stations MOD Section V Selective call numbers in the maritime mobile service a) selective call numbers for ships will be supplied as required as single numbers or in blocks not exceeding 100 (one hundred); (WRC-12) MOD Section VI Identities in the maritime mobile service (WRC-12) A General MOD When a station 6 operating in the maritime mobile service or the maritime mobile-satellite service is required use maritime mobile service identities, the responsible administration shall assign the identity the station in accordance with the provisions described in Annex 1 of Recommendation ITU-R M In accordance with No , administrations shall notify the Radiocommunication Bureau immediately when assigning maritime mobile service identities. (WRC-12) MOD ) The types of maritime mobile service identities shall be as described in Annex 1 of Recommendation ITU-R M (WRC-12) B Maritime identification digits (MIDs) MOD A 41 The maritime identification digits M 1 I 2 D 3 are an integral part of the maritime mobile service identity and denote, in principle, the administration responsible for the station so identified. In some cases, M 1 I 2 D 3 may denote a geographical area under the responsibility of a specific administration. Furthermore, as indicated in Recommendation ITU-R M.585, some maritime identification digits are reserved for maritime devices and do not correspond either an administration or a geographical area. (WRC-12)

15 Annex 1, page C Maritime mobile service identities (WRC-07) MOD ) Administrations shall follow Annex 1 of Recommendation ITU-R M concerning the assignment and use of maritime mobile service identities. (WRC-12) ARTICLE 33 Operational procedures for urgency and safety communications in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) MOD Section V Transmission of maritime safety information Edirial note: This modification concerns the Chinese version only. ARTICLE 34 Alerting signals in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) MOD Section I Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB) and satellite EPIRB signals The emergency position-indicating radiobeacon signal in the band MHz shall be in accordance with Recommendation ITU-R M (WRC-12) MOD Section II Digital selective calling The characteristics of the distress call (see No. 32.9) in the digital selective calling system should be in accordance with the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.493. (WRC-12)

16 Annex 1, page 8 ARTICLE 47 Operar s certificates Section I General provisions SUP SUP 47.18A Section II Categories of operar s certificates MOD A GMDSS (SOLAS Convention) certificates (WRC-12) ) There are four categories of certificates, shown in descending order of requirements, for personnel of ship stations and ship earth stations using the frequencies and techniques prescribed in Chapter VII. An operar meeting the requirements of a certificate aumatically meets all of the requirements of lower order certificates. (WRC-12) SUP 47.23A SUP 47.23B MOD B GMDSS (non-solas Convention) certificates (WRC-12) ADD 47.24A There are two categories of certificates, shown in descending order of requirements. An operar meeting the requirements of a certificate aumatically meets all of the requirements of the lower order certificate. (WRC-12)

17 Annex 1, page 9 ADD 47.24B a) Long-range certificate (WRC-12) ADD 47.24C b) Short-range certificate (WRC-12) ADD C Other maritime radio operar certificates (WRC-12) MOD ) There are six categories of certificates. Maritime radio operar certificates of the categories listed in Nos A 47.26F may continue be used for the purposes they were issued for. (WRC-12) MOD The following maritime radio operar s certificates are still valid: (WRC-12) 47.26A a) Radiocommunication operar s general certificate. (WRC-12) 47.26B b) First-class radio telegraph operar s certificate. (WRC-12) 47.26C c) Second-class radio telegraph operar s certificate. (WRC-12) 47.26D d) Radiotelegraph operar s special certificate. (WRC-12) 47.26E e) Radiotelephone operar s general certificate. (WRC-12) 47.26F f) Restricted radiotelephone operar s certificate. (WRC-12) MOD MOD Section III Conditions for the issuing of certificates ) The requirements for the certificates listed in Nos , for which candidates must show proof of technical and professional knowledge and qualification, are shown in Table (WRC-12) ADD 47.27A 2) The conditions for the issuing of long-range and short-range certificates listed in Nos B and 47.24C are contained in Resolution 343 (Rev.WRC-12). (WRC-12)

18 Annex 1, page 10 ADD 47.27B 3) Each administration may determine the conditions, in addition those identified in No , under which GMDSS (SOLAS Convention) certificates specified in Nos may be granted. (WRC-12) ADD 47.27C 10 Each administration may determine the conditions, in addition those identified in No A, under which GMDSS (non-solas Convention) certificates specified in Nos B 47.24C may be granted. (WRC-12) ADD 47.27D Each administration may determine the conditions under which other maritime radio operar certificates specified in Nos A 47.26F may be granted. (WRC-12) MOD TABLE 47-1 (end) (WRC-12) Suppress Note 2 ARTICLE 51 Conditions be observed in the maritime services Section I Maritime mobile service C Ship stations using digital selective calling MOD The characteristics of the digital selective calling equipment should be in accordance with the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.493. (WRC-12) CA Ship stations using narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy MOD ) The characteristics of the narrow-band direct-printing equipment shall be in accordance with Recommendations ITU-R M and ITU-R M The characteristics should also be in accordance with the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.627. (WRC-12)

19 Annex 1, page 11 ARTICLE 52 Special rules relating the use of frequencies ADD Section VII Use of frequencies for data transmissions (WRC-12) ADD A General (WRC-12) ADD Frequencies assigned coast stations for data transmissions shall be indicated in the List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations (List IV). This List shall also indicate any other useful information concerning the service performed by each coast station. (WRC-12) ADD B Bands between khz and khz (WRC-12) ADD B1 Mode of operation of stations (WRC-12) ADD The class of emissions be used for data transmissions in this section should be in accordance with the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M Coast stations as well as ship stations should use radio systems specified in Recommendation ITU-R M (WRC-12) ADD Coast stations employing the class of emissions in accordance with No in the bands between khz and khz shall not exceed a peak envelope power of 10 kw. (WRC-12) ADD Ship stations employing the class of emissions in accordance with No in the bands between khz and khz shall not exceed a peak envelope power of 1.5 kw. (WRC-12) ***

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21 ANNEX 2 IMO/ITU EG 8/5 Annex 2. page 1 MOD APPENDIX 15 (REV.WRC-12) Frequencies for distress and safety communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) MOD Frequency (MHz) Description of usage TABLE 15-2 (WRC-12) Frequencies above 30 MHz (VHF/UHF) Notes *121.5 AERO-SAR The aeronautical emergency MHz is used for the purposes of distress and urgency for radiotelephony by stations of the aeronautical mobile service using frequencies in the band between MHz and 137 MHz. This may also be used for these purposes by survival craft stations. Use of the MHz by emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall be in accordance with Recommendation ITU-R M Mobile stations of the maritime mobile service may communicate with stations of the aeronautical mobile service on the aeronautical emergency MHz for the purposes of distress and urgency only, and on the aeronautical auxiliary MHz for coordinated search and rescue operations, using class A3E emissions for both frequencies (see also Nos and 5.200). They shall then comply with any special arrangement between governments concerned by which the aeronautical mobile service is regulated.

22 Annex 2, page 2 MOD APPENDIX 17 (REV.WRC-12) Frequencies and channelling arrangements in the high- bands for the maritime mobile service (See Article 52) ADD This Appendix is separated in two annexes: Annex 1 contains the existing and channelling arrangements in the high- bands for the maritime mobile service, in force until 31 December Annex 2 contains the future and channelling arrangements in the high- bands for the maritime mobile service, as revised by WRC-12, which enter in force on 1 January (WRC-12) ADD ANNEX 1 * (WRC-12) Frequencies and channelling arrangements in the high- bands for the maritime mobile service, in force until 31 December 2016 (WRC-12) ADD ANNEX 2 (WRC-12) Frequency and channelling arrangements in the high- bands for the maritime mobile service, which enter in force on 1 January 2017 (WRC-12) PART A Table of subdivided bands (WRC-12) In the Table, where appropriate 1, the assignable frequencies in a given band for each usage are: * Note by the Secretariat: Annex 1 contains the entire text of Appendix 17 (REV. WRC-07) 1 Within the non-shaded boxes.

23 Annex 2, page 3 indicated by the lowest and highest, in heavy type, assigned in that band; regularly spaced, the number of assignable frequencies ( f.) and the spacing in khz being indicated in italics. Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for oceanographic data transmission c) f. 0. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for telephony, duplex operation a) i) t) w) 27 f. 8 f. 33 f. 41 f. 56 f. 15 f. 53 f. 10 f. Limits (khz)

24 Annex 2, page 4 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (continued) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations as well as coast stations for telephony, simplex operation a) u) v) w) f f f f f f f f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) r) u) w) f f f f f f f f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship as well as coast stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f. Limits (khz) Frequencies (paired and non-paired) assignable ship stations for narrowband direct-printing (NBDP) telegraphy and data transmission systems at speeds not exceeding 100 Bd for FSK and 200 Bd for PSK f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz b) d) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for oceanographic data transmission c) f f f f f. 0. Limits (khz)

25 Annex 2, page 5 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (continued) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies (paired and non-paired) assignable ship stations for narrowband direct-printing (NBDP) telegraphy and data transmission systems at speeds not exceeding 100 Bd for FSK and 200 Bd for PSK f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz b) d) j) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) 3f. 3 f. 6 f. 10 f. 21 f. 5 f. 16 f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship as well as coast stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f f f f f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f. Limits (khz)

26 Annex 2, page 6 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (continued) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies (paired and non-paired) assignable ship stations for NBDP telegraphy and data transmission systems at speeds not exceeding 100 bauds for FSK and 200 bauds for PSK f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f 0.5 khz b) d) j) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship as well as coast stations for data transmission e) p) q) u) w) f f f f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for data transmission e ) m) p) q) u) w) f. Limits (khz)

27 Annex 2, page 7 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (continued) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for digital selective calling k) l) 4 f. 0.5 khz 4 f. 0.5 khz 4 f. 0.5 khz 4 f. 0.5 khz 4 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz Limits (khz) Limits (khz) Frequencies (paired and non-paired) assignable coast stations for NBDP and data transmission systems, at speeds not exceeding 100 Bd for FSK and 200 Bd for PSK f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz b) d) n) o) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f. Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable ship as well as coast stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f f. Limits (khz)

28 Annex 2, page 8 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (continued) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for data transmission e) m) q) u) w) 3 f. 4 f. 10 f. 21 f. 1 f. 6 f. Limits (khz) Frequencies (paired and non-paired) assignable coast stations for NBDP and data transmission systems, at speeds not exceeding 100 Bd for FSK and 200 Bd for PSK f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz f. 0.5 khz b) d) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for data transmission e) m) p) q) u) w) f f. Limits (khz) Frequencies (non-paired) assignable coast stations for NBDP and data transmission systems, at speeds not exceeding 100 Bd for FSK and 200 Bd for PSK f. 0.5 khz b) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for digital selective calling l) 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz 3 f. 0.5 khz Limits (khz)

29 Annex 2, page 9 Table of frequencies (khz) be used in the band between khz and khz allocated exclusively the maritime mobile service (end) Band (MHz) / /26 Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable for wide-band systems, facsimile, special and data transmission systems and direct-printing telegraphy systems m) p) s) Limits (khz) Frequencies assignable coast stations for telephony, duplex operation a) t) w) f f f f f f f f. Limits (khz) a) See Part B, Section I. b) See Part B, Section III. c) The bands may also be used by buoy stations for oceanographic data transmission and by stations interrogating these buoys. d) See Part B, Section II. e) See Part B, Section IV. i) For the use of the carrier frequencies khz, khz, khz, khz and khz in these sub-bands by ship and coast stations for distress and safety purposes, by single-sideband radiotelephony, see Article 31. j) For the use of the assigned frequencies khz, khz, khz, khz and khz in these sub-bands by ship and coast stations for distress and safety purposes, by NBDP telegraphy, see Article 31. k) For the use of the assigned frequencies khz, khz, khz, khz and khz in these sub-bands by ship and coast stations for distress and safety purposes, by digital selective calling, see Article 31. l) The following paired assigned frequencies (for ship/coast stations) 4 208/ khz, /6 331 khz, 8 415/ khz, / khz, /16 90, / khz, / khz and / khz are the first choice international frequencies for digital selective calling (see Article 54).

30 Annex 2, page 10 m) Frequencies from these bands may also be used for A1A or A1B Morse telegraphy subject not claiming protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions. Any frequencies so assigned shall be multiples of 100 Hz. Administrations shall ensure a uniform distribution of such assignments within the bands. n) The assigned frequencies khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz and khz are the exclusive international frequencies for the transmission of maritime safety information (MSI) (see Articles 31 and 33). o) The khz is an exclusive international for the transmission of NAVTEX type information (see Articles 31 and 33). p) These sub-bands, except the frequencies referred in Notes i), j), n) and o), are designated for digitally modulated emissions in the maritime mobile service (e.g. as described in Recommendation ITU-R M.1798). The provisions of No apply. q) These bands may be used by narrow-band direct-printing applications by administrations, subject not claiming protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions. r) Frequencies in these bands may be used for wide-band telegraphy, facsimile and special data transmission on the condition that interference is not caused and protection is not claimed from stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions. s) The bands khz, khz, khz may be used for simplex (single-sideband) telephone operation (regularly spaced by ), in accordance with provision No , subject not claiming protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions. t) The bands khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, , khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz, khz and khz may be used, in accordance with the Appendix 25 allotment Plan, for digitally modulated emissions as described in Recommendation ITU-R M.1798 on the condition that it shall not cause harmful interference, or claim protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using radiotelephony operations. The digitally modulated emissions may be used provided that their occupied bandwidth does not exceed Hz, it is situated wholly within one channel and the peak envelope power of coast stations does not exceed 10 kw and the peak envelope power of ship stations does not exceed 1.5 kw per channel. u) These bands may be used for wide-band digitally modulated emissions by combining multiple contiguous channels. v) The bands khz, , khz, khz, khz, khz, and khz may be used for simplex digitally modulated emissions as described in Recommendation ITU-R M.1798 on condition that it shall not cause harmful interference, or claim protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using radiotelephony operations. The digitally modulated emissions may be used provided that their occupied bandwidth does not exceed Hz, it is situated wholly within one channel and the peak envelope power of coast stations does not exceed 10 kw and the peak envelope power of ship stations does not exceed 1.5 kw per channel. w) Administrations that intend use Annex 2 introduce data transmissions before 1 January 2017 for stations operating in the maritime mobile service shall not cause harmful interference nor claim protection from stations in the maritime mobile service operating in accordance with Annex 1 of this Appendix and are encouraged coordinate bilaterally with affected administrations.

31 Annex 2, page 11 PART B Channelling arrangements (WRC-12) Section I Radiotelephony 1 Radiotelephone channelling arrangements for the frequencies be used by coast and ship stations in the bands allocated the maritime mobile service are indicated in the following Sub-Sections: Sub-Section A Sub-Section B Table of single-sideband transmitting frequencies (khz) for duplex (two) operation; Table of single-sideband transmitting frequencies (khz) for simplex (single-) operation and for intership cross-band (two) operation; Sub-Section C-1 Table of recommended single-sideband transmitting frequencies (khz) for ship stations in the band shared with the fixed service; Sub-Section C-2 Table of recommended single-sideband transmitting frequencies (khz) for ship and coast stations in the band khz shared with the fixed service. 2 The technical characteristics for single-sideband transmitters are specified in Recommendation ITU-R M One or more series of frequencies from Sub-Section A (with the exception of those frequencies mentioned in 5 below) may be assigned each coast station, which uses these frequencies associated in pairs (see No ); each pair consists of a transmitting and a receiving. The series shall be selected with due regard the areas served and so as avoid, as far as possible, harmful interference between the services of different coast stations. 4 The frequencies in Sub-Section B are provided for worldwide common use by ships of all categories, according traffic requirements, for ship transmissions coast stations and for intership communication. They are also authorized for worldwide common use for transmissions by coast stations (simplex operation) provided the peak envelope power does not exceed 1 kw. 5 The following frequencies in Sub-Section A are allocated for calling purposes: Channel No. 421 in the 4 MHz band; Channel No. 606 in the 6 MHz band; Channel No. 821 in the 8 MHz band; Channel No in the 12 MHz band; Channel No in the 16 MHz band; Channel No in the 18 MHz band; Channel No in the 22 MHz band; Channel No in the 25 MHz band.