SafetyNET – Definition and Pronunciation
What is SafetyNET?
SafetyNET. This service is provided by SafetyNET information providers to distribute MSI to MESs fitted with an EGC receive capability.
Examples of SafetyNET
SOLAS SafetyNET receivers shall operate satisfactorily under the environmental conditions specified in the SDM. The latest issues of IEC 61097-4 and IEC 60945 apply.
From “Maritime SafetyNET Service by Inmarsat”.
All Inmarsat-C and mini-C MESs capable of receiving MSI, have an EGC SafetyNET Log, which contains information on all SafetyNET messages received by the terminal.
From “MSI Broadcasts (Inmarsat SafetyNET): Message Formatting, Monitoring, EGC Logs, and Quality Control”.
Proposals for amendment or enhancement of the International SafetyNET Manual should be submitted to the IMO Maritime Safety Committee through the Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue.
From “Understanding Inmarsat SafetyNET: A Vital Tool for Maritime Safety”.
Pronunciation of SafetyNET
