1. While the GMDSS has proven its overall effectiveness, the high number of accidental distress alert activations and the inappropriate and unintended Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress relay alerts have detracted from the efficiency of the system. Excessive false alerts and distress relay alerts can create an unnecessary burden and workload for SAR services.

Quand elles se multiplient, ces fausses alertes peuvent représenter une lourde charge de travail pour les services SAR, en plus de semer la confusion et de miner la confiance des navigateurs à l’égard du SMDSM.