A GMDSS NAVTEX receiver automatically receives maritime safety information transmitted by coastal NAVTEX stations. The information can include navigational warnings, meteorological warnings, weather forecasts, search-and-rescue information and other urgent maritime safety messages.

For catalogue purposes, the equipment can be classified under GMDSS – NAVTEX Receivers.

Technical Specification

Parameter	Technical Specification
Manufacturer	McMurdo
Equipment Type	GMDSS NAVTEX Receiver
Function	Maritime Safety Information (MSI) reception
International NAVTEX Frequency	518 kHz
National NAVTEX Frequency	490 kHz
Reception Mode	NAVTEX / NBDP narrow-band direct-printing format
Message Type	Navigational warnings, meteorological warnings, weather forecasts, SAR information and other MSI
Station Selection	Selectable NAVTEX transmitting stations
Message Selection	Selectable message categories
Display	Colour display*
Message Storage	Internal electronic message memory*
Antenna	Dedicated NAVTEX receiving antenna
Data Interface	NMEA/interface output depending on equipment version*
GMDSS Application	Maritime Safety Information receiver
Power Supply	Ship’s DC supply*
Installation	Bridge / navigation console
Environmental Design	Marine / GMDSS operating environment
Approval	Should be verified against the exact McMurdo model/type-approval certificate