VDES Alliance Resources:
| Resource | Purpose | Link |
| G-1001 Guideline | Definition, assignment, and use of VDES satellite details | VDES Alliance |
| G-1002 Guideline | Coordinated use of satellite VDES frequencies, Logical Channels and spreading code among satellite VDES operators | VDES Alliance |
| VDE-SAT registration | How to list your satellite | VDES Alliance |
Other VDES Resources:
| Resource | Purpose | Link |
| ITU-R M.2092-1 | VDES Radio Link Specification | ITU |
| IALA R1007 | Recommendation on VDES for shore | IALA |
| IALA R1023 | Recommendation on Maritime Resource Names | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1117 | VDES Applications and Overview | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1143 | Unique Identifiers for Maritime Resources | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1158 | VDES R-mode | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1181 | VDES Integrity Monitoring | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1192 | VDES Authentication (AtoN Auth with VDE) | IALA |
| IALA Guideline G1193 | VDES Measurements | IALA |
| MCP Concept | Explaining the Maritime Connectivity Platform | MCP |
| MCP MIR = IALA Guideline G1183 | Maritime Identity Registry | IALA |
| MCP MSR = IALA Guideline G1191 | Maritime Service Registry | IALA |
| MCP MMS = RTCM 13900.0 | Maritime Messaging Service merging the MCP with VDES | RTCM 13900.0 MCP (draft) |
| IEC 63173-2 SECOM | Secure Communication between Ships and Shore | IEC |
| IEC 61162-450 | Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – Digital interfaces – Part 450: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners – Ethernet interconnection | IEC |
| IEC 61162-460 | Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – Digital interfaces – Part 460: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners – Ethernet interconnection – Safety and security | IEC |