Section 134 in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Rules, 2004
134. Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
- Port Blair Coastal Radio (CRS) and Nancowry Coastal Radio (CRS) shall maintain watch on International Distress frequencies (Digital Selective calling) on Terrestrial Communication (RT) and Narrow band direct printing system On receipt of distress Message, the Coastal Radio Stations should shift to distress traffic working frequencies for Distress Traffic and pass the Message to Search and Rescue Authorities (MRCC) for necessary action. Coastal Radio to Co-ordinate with Rescue Authorities for relay of information and other requirement. Distress messages are also to be relayed through SATCOM (IMARSAT) for alerting the ships at sea.
