Title English:
Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization
Synonym English:
(INMARSAT)
Definition English:
The Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization was adopted by IMO in 1976 to establish and oversee satellite communications for shipping. Under the treaty, the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) has been established as the inter-governmental body that oversees the provision of certain satellite-based maritime distress communication services, specifically those used in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Title Arabic:
اتفاقية المنظمة الدولية للاتصالات البحرية بواسطة السواتل
Definition Arabic:
اعتُمدت في لندن، 3 أيلول/سبتمبر 1976
Title French:
Convention portant création de l'Organisation internationale des télécommunications maritimes par satellites
Domain:
International Instruments
Subject:
Conventions
InformationType:
Title
SourceSymbol:
A/67/622
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