NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) is an international automated broadcast system used for transmitting maritime safety information (MSI) to ships. It is a key component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and provides navigational warnings, weather forecasts, and urgent maritime alerts in coastal waters.
NAVTEX Equipment Manufacturers
1. Furuno (Japan)
- NX-700 (Dual-channel NAVTEX receiver)
- NX-300 (Compact NAVTEX receiver)
2. JRC (Japan Radio Company) – Japan
- NCR-333 (IMO-compliant NAVTEX receiver)
- NCR-300A (Compact NAVTEX receiver)
3. McMurdo (UK)
- SmartFind GMDSS NAVTEX (Tri-channel NAVTEX receiver)
4. ICS Electronics (UK)
- ICS NAV6+ (Dual-channel NAVTEX receiver with printer support)
5. Navicom (France)
- RT-650 NAVTEX (Portable NAVTEX receiver)
6. AMEC (Alltek Marine Electronics) – Taiwan
- AMEC NAV-500 (Professional NAVTEX receiver)