This new, expanded and authoritative edition of the Code incorporates all amendments
adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee in 1970, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1984 and 1986.
It also includes a Supplement, containing amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety
Committee at its sixty-third session in May 1994.
The Code is intended for communications between ships, aircraft and authorities ashore
during situations related essentially to the safety of navigation and persons; it is
especially useful when language difficulties arise. The Code is suitable for transmission
by all means of communication, including radiotelephony and radiotelegraphy.