To receive all mandatory MSI using SafetyNETTM, what must a vessel do?

To receive all mandatory Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using SafetyNET™, a vessel must log in and ensure that its position is accurate for the NAVAREA. This is essential because SafetyNET™ broadcasts safety messages based on geographic areas known as NAVAREAs. When a vessel is properly logged in with an accurate position, the SafetyNET™ system can deliver relevant safety messages that pertain to the specific NAVAREA in which the vessel is operating.

Ensuring an accurate position is crucial because it determines which MSI is relevant; if a vessel's position is not accurately updated, it may receive irrelevant information or fail to receive critical updates related to hazards in its current area. While notifying the NAVAREA coordinator and setting the receiver to the correct Ocean Region are also important aspects of operating within SafetyNET™, the fundamental requirement involves being correctly logged in with an updated and precise position.