Composite Communication System Mk III

CCS Mk III is a new generation ATM based communication system that provide ship to ship, ship to shore and ship to air communication. It is designed as a voice and data integrated network providing connectivity between radio equipment and remote user onboard for accessing and monitoring and control of radio equipment. The system is highly flexible and can be configured for all classes of ships.

CCS MK III CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSYSTEMS

• Control & Monitoring Subsystems (CMS)
• MF Subsystem
• HF Subsystem
• VHF / UHF Subsystem
• RATT Subsystem

CONTROL & MONITORING SUBSYSTEM

• Critical subsystem that controls and monitors the entire network
• Enables operation of radios from remote positions with optimum usage of facilities

MF SUBSYSTEM

• Telegraphy communication
• Monitoring of maritime distress frequency

HF SUBSYSTEM

• Long range communication on voice, telegraphy & teletype (ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship)
• Reception of broadcast transmissions

VHF / UHF SUBSYSTEM

• Medium range communication on voice, telegraphy & teletype (ship-to-shore and ship-to-air)

RATT SUBSYSTEM

• Facilitates teleprinter & telegraphic communication from a ship via radio or land / shore line