Furuno 16 manual 4-21, Code, Content, Remarks

		4. INMARSAT C OPERATIONS
	Maritime safety service code number services
Code	Content	Remarks
31	Maritime enquiries	Desirable for requesting information
		including service offerings.
32	Medical advice	Used for requesting medical advice.
33	Technical assistance	Desirable for addressing technical enquiries
		to appropriate personnel.
37	Time and charges	Desirable for mobile operator when sending
	requested at end of call	traffic for a third party.
38	Medical assistance	Used for requesting medical assistance.
39	Maritime assistance	Used for requesting maritime search and
		rescue assistance
41	Meteorological reports	Necessary for ease of addressing weather
		reports from ship to meteorological centers.
42	Navigational hazards and	Used for making urgent navigational
	warnings	meteorological danger reports.
43	Ship position reports	Used for routing of messages to ship safety
		reporting systems.

12.Press the [↓] key to choose LES ID.

13.Press the [Enter] key to open the LES window.

14.Press the [↑] or [↓] key to choose appropriate LES and press the [Enter] key.

15.Press the [↓] key to choose TRANSMIT.

16.Press the [Enter] key to show the start window.

17.Press the [Enter] key to transmit the message prepared.

Note: If some data is missing the message “Input error.xx (xx: error) is displayed.

18.Press the [Esc] key twice to return to the standby display.

The message “Current State: SENDING” appears at the bottom of the screen during transmission. If the message was transmitted successfully “Successful Sending message” appears and the message is printed (Confirmation is turned ON). You can see the contents on the Display Log.

Note 1: At present, not all LESs are offering the code number services. Contact the LES Operations Coordinator directly for information.

Note 2: Some code number services may be provided free of charge by LESs, while other services are available for a fee, in some cases at reduced rates. For information, contact the LES directly.

4-21