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US Coast Guard Maritime Telecommunications Information
Current information on all the maritime telecommunications systems you can think of. Includes links to Navtex, Inmarsat C, EPIRBs, GMDSS, HF and VHF radiotelephone, IMO and contacts with the U.S. Coast Guard.
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/default.htm

US Coast Guard NAVTEX
Information about worldwide NAVTEX coverage.
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/navtex.htm

GMDSS Canadian Sub-Committee IEC TC-80 SWG - 8
Intended to provide resources and links for persons interested in the development of Canadian positions and policies related to GMDSS.
http://vtsinc.tripod.com/GMDSS.htm

US Coast Guard Marine Radio Watch Requirements
Why are there rules for listening to marine radios?
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/watch.htm

Marine Safety Agency
Offers extensive information regarding Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems.
http://www.wdi.co.uk/msa/home.html