Maritime Rescue Coordination Center

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• Heave Short: Heave short is a nautical term used to describe the act of stopping a ship's forward motion by bringing it to a standstill through the use of anchor chains. This is done by dropping the anchor to the seabed and then hauling it back in until ... Read More >>
• Satellite-based Navigation System: A satellite-based navigation system is a system that uses satellites to provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. These systems use a network of satellites to provide precise location and timing information to receive ... Read More >>
• Position Reports: Position Reports are regular updates provided by ships to their respective shore-based authorities, indicating their current location, speed, course, and other relevant information. These reports are essential for maintaining situational aw ... Read More >>