ECC/DEC/(22)02, known commonly as ‘Class M’ is a new regulation regarding the class of DSC functionality for use by man-overboard devices.
This new legislation means that, from December 31st, 2024, existing AIS MOBs without DSC will be rendered non-compliant for use in the waters of several European countries. This ECC decision provides guidance for the harmonized operation of AMRD Group A and Group B, including the usage of frequencies, identification, and registration.