Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. It employs 16 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. The organization develops standards for communication and navigation equipment used in maritime applications. These standards are used by organizations like the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Coast Guard in the United States, as well as internationally. RTCM standards apply to equipment such as radar systems, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, Digital Selective Calling radios, and Personal Locator Beacons. RTCM standards are also used for Differential Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Electronic Chart Systems. Members of the organization can participate in the development of international standards for maritime radiocommunication and electronic navigation systems. For more information about Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, visit their website at rtcm.org.