Which GMDSS communication functions must all compulsory vessels be capable of performing to meet International Maritime Organization requirements?

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Distress alerting, general communications and receipt of Maritime Safety Information in the vessel's intended area of operation.

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Distress alerting and receipt of Maritime Safety Information via Inmarsat for all vessels intending to operate in Sea Area A4.

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Distress alerting and receipt of MSI in Sea Areas A1, A2, A3, and A4 regardless of the vessel's intended area of operation.

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General communications via Inmarsat and receipt of Maritime Safety Information via Enhanced Group Calling in Sea Area A4.

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