Marine Notice 14 of 2019 released by SAMSA

An extensive technical audit of the upgraded maritime radio coastal infrastructure took place on-board the M/V SA Agulhas during October 2018. (Refer to Marine Notice 29 of 2018). The audit result was positive, and the audit result was accepted by the South African Search and Rescue Organization (SASAR) Executive Committee on 4 April 2019.
 
The newly established VHF DSC service will be available for testing by Seafarers as a final test phase with effect from 1st MAY 2019. Seafarers are encouraged to test the system by making TEST or ROUTINE calls to Cape Town Radio / ZSC when sailing in an area within 30 Nautical Miles from shore. Under no circumstances should DISTRESS alerts (Designated or Undesignated) be tested.

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