%0 Journal Article %A Korcz, Karol %T GMDSS as a Data Communication Network for E-Navigation %J TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation %V 2 %N 3 %P 263-268 %D 2008 %U ./Article_GMDSS_as_a_Data_Communication_Network_Korcz,7,103.html %X In paper the functional requirements and the radiocommunication services of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in respect of the E- Navigation has been described. Some aspects of the improvement of GMDSS equipment and the utilization of the improved GMDSS as a data communication network for E-Navigation has been presented. The items relating to technical improvement of the GMDSS which should be considered as one of the discussion on the strategy plan of E-Navigation was given. %@ 2083-6473