1. INMARSAT-FLEET 77

2. In response to the ever increasing need for computer-based, cost effective and secure communications system at sea, Inmarsat has developed advance computer solutions that deliver content-rich data and communications solutions to ships of all sizes: INMARSAT Fleet. Fleet F77 Fleet F77 Fleet F55 Fleet F55 Fleet F33 Fleet F33

3. System Description The Fleet F77 system is based on digital technology Can supply digital communication via telephony, fax, mobile ISDN and Mobile Packed Data Service (MPDS)

8. Fleet 77 Inmarsat Mobile Number Format: T1 T2 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 T1 T2 – (60 for Telex) (76 for Phone) Eg. 602420510 (telex IMN) 762420510 (telephone IMN)

9. INMARSAT-C

10. System Operation The Inmarsat-C system provides store and forward messaging, distress alerting, EGC broadcasting and data reporting, polling and SCADA. Lacks the ability of voice communication but does provide a means of sending text messages and data communication.

13. Inmarsat Mobile Number Format: 4 MID XXX ZZ Eg. 425705310

14. Sending a Distress call If the ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger, one can use Inmarsat-C SES to send a distress alert. This alert is routed automatically through a LES to an associated Rescue Co- ordination Centre (RCC).

15. Distress alert by remote distress button If your terminal is fitted with a dedicated distress button (or a combination of buttons), you may send a distress alert simply by pressing the button(s) and holding down for the required number of seconds (typically five seconds).

16. Distress alert by terminal menus Access the distress alert menu on your MES terminal. Fill in the selections on the menu presented, entering first your vessel’s position Select the nature of the distress from the list provided. Select an LES, preferably the one nearest to your vessel within your ocean region. Send the distress alert. Wait for an acknowledgment from the LES. If no reply within 5 minutes, repeat the procedure.

17. Store-and-forward Messaging Services Telex Fax Messages to and from a computer Ship-to-ship message service E-mail

18. Data Reporting, Polling and SCADA Data reporting allows SES to send short data reports Typical ship report: Sailing plan Position report Deviation report Arrival Report Departure report

19. INMARSAT-M/B

20. Introduction Inmarsat B was introduced in 1994 High quality telephone, fax, telex and data communications Single and Multi-channel Inmarsat M was introduced in 1992 Global telephone communication, fax and data communication

22. Inmarsat Mobile Number Format: Inmarsat- B 3 MID XXX ZZ Inmarsat- M 6 MID XXX ZZ Eg. 325705310 (Inmarsat B) 625705310 (Inmarsat M)

23. Sending Distress Message by Telex 1. Press and hold down the Distress ‘push-button’ for at least 6 seconds 2. Wait for automatic connection to the RCC. 3. Type your distress message using the following format: MAYDAY Ship’s name and callsign IMN and Ocean Region Satellite POSITION The NATURE OF DISTRESS Type of ASSISTANCE REQUIRED OTHER INFORMATION to help rescue units 4. Send the message to the RCC.

24. MAYDAY MV BELLA CALLSIGN LBTX1 IMN 325705310 AOR-E 22.45N, 032.23W ENGINE ROOM FIRE NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE 19 CREW. 2 MISSING.

25. Sending Distress Message by Telephone 1. Lift the telephone handset and listen for the dialling tone. 2. Press and hold down the Distress ‘push-button’ for at least 6 seconds. 3. Press the # key to initiate call. 4. When the RCC operator answers, speak clearly and give the following message: MAYDAY This is Ship’s name and callsign IMN and Ocean Region Satellite POSITION The NATURE OF DISTRESS Type of ASSISTANCE REQUIRED OTHER INFORMATION to help rescue units

26. Making a Telephone Call Sending a fax Making a Telex Call Telex +