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IMO Recognizes Indian Navigation System

  • The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has recognized Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) as a part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS).
  • Now India has become the fourth country in the world to have its independent regional navigation satellite system recognised by IMO.
  • The other three countries that have its navigation systems recognised by the IMO are - US-owned Global Position System (GPS), Russia’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) and China’s Beidou.
  • The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is designed to provide accurate position information services to assist in the navigation of ships in ....
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