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Part of the international [[Global Maritime Distress and Safety System]] (GMDSS), '''NAVTEX''' is a radio broadcasting system, transmitting at 518 kHz in the [[ITU frequency band|medium frequency band]], which distributes textual weather information. It is intended to service vessels within 200 miles of shore, the 200 mile limit being widely used in navigation and seafaring, as in the [[Exclusive Economic Zone] or [[Air Defense Identification Zone]]. | |||
The [[United Kingdom Hydrographic Office]] is coordinator for the the [[International Hydrographic Organization]] (IHO) Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS). In addition, UKHO is the the NAVAREA I (NE Atlantic) Co-ordinator for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and and the United Kingdom National Co-ordinator for issuing coastal navigational warnings.<ref UKHO-IHO>{{citation | |||
| url = http://www.ukho.gov.uk/ProductsandServices/MartimeSafety/RNW/Pages/Home.aspx | |||
| title = Radio Navigational Warnings | |||
| publisher = [[United Kingdom Hydrographic Office]]. | |||
For U.S. waters, the [[United States Coast Guard]] transmits NAVTEX information, in coordination with other government agencies, such as the National Weather Service, for inland waters. Other services include safety information in other frequency bands, as well as radiofacsimile weather information.<ref>{{citation | |||
| http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtMsi | |||
| title = Marine Safety Information Broadcasts | |||
| publisher = [[United States Coast Guard]]}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 08:46, 24 August 2010
Part of the international Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), NAVTEX is a radio broadcasting system, transmitting at 518 kHz in the medium frequency band, which distributes textual weather information. It is intended to service vessels within 200 miles of shore, the 200 mile limit being widely used in navigation and seafaring, as in the [[Exclusive Economic Zone] or Air Defense Identification Zone.
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is coordinator for the the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS). In addition, UKHO is the the NAVAREA I (NE Atlantic) Co-ordinator for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and and the United Kingdom National Co-ordinator for issuing coastal navigational warnings.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many