diff --git a/tests/test_dsc.py b/tests/test_dsc.py
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+"""Tests for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) utilities."""
+
+import json
+import pytest
+from datetime import datetime
+
+
+class TestDSCParser:
+    """Tests for DSC parser utilities."""
+
+    def test_get_country_from_mmsi_ship_station(self):
+        """Test country lookup for standard ship MMSI."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_country_from_mmsi
+
+        # UK ships start with 232-235
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('232123456') == 'United Kingdom'
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('235987654') == 'United Kingdom'
+
+        # US ships start with 303, 338, 366-369
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('366123456') == 'USA'
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('369000001') == 'USA'
+
+        # Panama (common flag of convenience)
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('351234567') == 'Panama'
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('370000001') == 'Panama'
+
+        # Norway
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('257123456') == 'Norway'
+
+        # Germany
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('211000001') == 'Germany'
+
+    def test_get_country_from_mmsi_coast_station(self):
+        """Test country lookup for coast station MMSI (starts with 00)."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_country_from_mmsi
+
+        # Coast stations: 00 + MID
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('002320001') == 'United Kingdom'
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('003660001') == 'USA'
+
+    def test_get_country_from_mmsi_group_station(self):
+        """Test country lookup for group station MMSI (starts with 0)."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_country_from_mmsi
+
+        # Group call: 0 + MID
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('023200001') == 'United Kingdom'
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('036600001') == 'USA'
+
+    def test_get_country_from_mmsi_unknown(self):
+        """Test country lookup returns None for unknown MID."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_country_from_mmsi
+
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('999999999') is None
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('100000000') is None
+
+    def test_get_country_from_mmsi_invalid(self):
+        """Test country lookup handles invalid input."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_country_from_mmsi
+
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('') is None
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi(None) is None
+        assert get_country_from_mmsi('12') is None
+
+    def test_get_distress_nature_text(self):
+        """Test distress nature code to text conversion."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_distress_nature_text
+
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(100) == 'UNDESIGNATED'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(101) == 'FIRE'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(102) == 'FLOODING'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(103) == 'COLLISION'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(106) == 'SINKING'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(109) == 'PIRACY'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text(110) == 'MOB'  # Man overboard
+
+    def test_get_distress_nature_text_unknown(self):
+        """Test distress nature returns formatted unknown for invalid codes."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_distress_nature_text
+
+        assert 'UNKNOWN' in get_distress_nature_text(999)
+        assert '999' in get_distress_nature_text(999)
+
+    def test_get_distress_nature_text_string_input(self):
+        """Test distress nature accepts string input."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_distress_nature_text
+
+        assert get_distress_nature_text('101') == 'FIRE'
+        assert get_distress_nature_text('invalid') == 'invalid'
+
+    def test_get_format_text(self):
+        """Test format code to text conversion."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_format_text
+
+        assert get_format_text(100) == 'DISTRESS'
+        assert get_format_text(102) == 'ALL_SHIPS'
+        assert get_format_text(106) == 'DISTRESS_ACK'
+        assert get_format_text(108) == 'DISTRESS_RELAY'
+        assert get_format_text(112) == 'INDIVIDUAL'
+        assert get_format_text(116) == 'ROUTINE'
+        assert get_format_text(118) == 'SAFETY'
+        assert get_format_text(120) == 'URGENCY'
+
+    def test_get_format_text_unknown(self):
+        """Test format code returns unknown for invalid codes."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_format_text
+
+        result = get_format_text(999)
+        assert 'UNKNOWN' in result
+
+    def test_get_telecommand_text(self):
+        """Test telecommand code to text conversion."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_telecommand_text
+
+        assert get_telecommand_text(100) == 'F3E_G3E_ALL'
+        assert get_telecommand_text(105) == 'DATA'
+        assert get_telecommand_text(107) == 'DISTRESS_ACK'
+        assert get_telecommand_text(111) == 'TEST'
+
+    def test_get_category_priority(self):
+        """Test category priority values."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import get_category_priority
+
+        # Distress has highest priority (0)
+        assert get_category_priority('DISTRESS') == 0
+        assert get_category_priority('distress') == 0
+
+        # Urgency is lower
+        assert get_category_priority('URGENCY') == 3
+
+        # Safety is lower still
+        assert get_category_priority('SAFETY') == 4
+
+        # Routine is lowest
+        assert get_category_priority('ROUTINE') == 5
+
+        # Unknown gets default high number
+        assert get_category_priority('UNKNOWN') == 10
+
+    def test_validate_mmsi_valid(self):
+        """Test MMSI validation with valid numbers."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import validate_mmsi
+
+        assert validate_mmsi('232123456') is True
+        assert validate_mmsi('366000001') is True
+        assert validate_mmsi('002320001') is True  # Coast station
+        assert validate_mmsi('023200001') is True  # Group station
+
+    def test_validate_mmsi_invalid(self):
+        """Test MMSI validation rejects invalid numbers."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import validate_mmsi
+
+        assert validate_mmsi('') is False
+        assert validate_mmsi(None) is False
+        assert validate_mmsi('12345678') is False  # Too short
+        assert validate_mmsi('1234567890') is False  # Too long
+        assert validate_mmsi('abcdefghi') is False  # Not digits
+        assert validate_mmsi('000000000') is False  # All zeros
+
+    def test_classify_mmsi(self):
+        """Test MMSI classification."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import classify_mmsi
+
+        # Ship stations (start with 2-7)
+        assert classify_mmsi('232123456') == 'ship'
+        assert classify_mmsi('366000001') == 'ship'
+        assert classify_mmsi('503000001') == 'ship'
+
+        # Coast stations (start with 00)
+        assert classify_mmsi('002320001') == 'coast'
+
+        # Group stations (start with 0, not 00)
+        assert classify_mmsi('023200001') == 'group'
+
+        # SAR aircraft (start with 111)
+        assert classify_mmsi('111232001') == 'sar'
+
+        # Aids to Navigation (start with 99)
+        assert classify_mmsi('992321001') == 'aton'
+
+        # Unknown
+        assert classify_mmsi('invalid') == 'unknown'
+        assert classify_mmsi('812345678') == 'unknown'
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_distress(self):
+        """Test parsing a distress message."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        raw = json.dumps({
+            'type': 'dsc',
+            'format': 100,
+            'source_mmsi': '232123456',
+            'dest_mmsi': '000000000',
+            'category': 'DISTRESS',
+            'nature': 101,
+            'position': {'lat': 51.5, 'lon': -0.1},
+            'telecommand1': 100,
+            'timestamp': '2025-01-15T12:00:00Z'
+        })
+
+        msg = parse_dsc_message(raw)
+
+        assert msg is not None
+        assert msg['type'] == 'dsc_message'
+        assert msg['source_mmsi'] == '232123456'
+        assert msg['category'] == 'DISTRESS'
+        assert msg['source_country'] == 'United Kingdom'
+        assert msg['nature_of_distress'] == 'FIRE'
+        assert msg['latitude'] == 51.5
+        assert msg['longitude'] == -0.1
+        assert msg['is_critical'] is True
+        assert msg['priority'] == 0
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_routine(self):
+        """Test parsing a routine message."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        raw = json.dumps({
+            'type': 'dsc',
+            'format': 116,
+            'source_mmsi': '366000001',
+            'category': 'ROUTINE',
+            'timestamp': '2025-01-15T12:00:00Z'
+        })
+
+        msg = parse_dsc_message(raw)
+
+        assert msg is not None
+        assert msg['category'] == 'ROUTINE'
+        assert msg['source_country'] == 'USA'
+        assert msg['is_critical'] is False
+        assert msg['priority'] == 5
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_invalid_json(self):
+        """Test parsing rejects invalid JSON."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        assert parse_dsc_message('not json') is None
+        assert parse_dsc_message('{invalid}') is None
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_missing_type(self):
+        """Test parsing rejects messages without correct type."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        raw = json.dumps({'source_mmsi': '232123456'})
+        assert parse_dsc_message(raw) is None
+
+        raw = json.dumps({'type': 'other', 'source_mmsi': '232123456'})
+        assert parse_dsc_message(raw) is None
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_missing_mmsi(self):
+        """Test parsing rejects messages without source MMSI."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        raw = json.dumps({'type': 'dsc'})
+        assert parse_dsc_message(raw) is None
+
+    def test_parse_dsc_message_empty(self):
+        """Test parsing handles empty input."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import parse_dsc_message
+
+        assert parse_dsc_message('') is None
+        assert parse_dsc_message(None) is None
+        assert parse_dsc_message('   ') is None
+
+    def test_format_dsc_for_display(self):
+        """Test message formatting for display."""
+        from utils.dsc.parser import format_dsc_for_display
+
+        msg = {
+            'category': 'DISTRESS',
+            'source_mmsi': '232123456',
+            'source_country': 'United Kingdom',
+            'dest_mmsi': '002320001',
+            'nature_of_distress': 'FIRE',
+            'latitude': 51.5074,
+            'longitude': -0.1278,
+            'telecommand1_text': 'F3E_G3E_ALL',
+            'channel': 16,
+            'timestamp': '2025-01-15T12:00:00Z'
+        }
+
+        output = format_dsc_for_display(msg)
+
+        assert 'DISTRESS' in output
+        assert '232123456' in output
+        assert 'United Kingdom' in output
+        assert 'FIRE' in output
+        assert '51.5074' in output
+        assert 'Channel: 16' in output
+
+
+class TestDSCDecoder:
+    """Tests for DSC decoder utilities."""
+
+    @pytest.fixture
+    def decoder(self):
+        """Create a DSC decoder instance."""
+        # Skip if scipy not available
+        pytest.importorskip('scipy')
+        pytest.importorskip('numpy')
+        from utils.dsc.decoder import DSCDecoder
+        return DSCDecoder()
+
+    def test_decode_mmsi_valid(self, decoder):
+        """Test MMSI decoding from symbols."""
+        # Each symbol is 2 BCD digits
+        # To encode MMSI 232123456, we need:
+        # 02-32-12-34-56 -> symbols [2, 32, 12, 34, 56]
+        symbols = [2, 32, 12, 34, 56]
+        result = decoder._decode_mmsi(symbols)
+        assert result == '232123456'
+
+    def test_decode_mmsi_with_leading_zeros(self, decoder):
+        """Test MMSI decoding handles leading zeros."""
+        # Coast station: 002320001
+        # 00-23-20-00-01 -> [0, 23, 20, 0, 1]
+        symbols = [0, 23, 20, 0, 1]
+        result = decoder._decode_mmsi(symbols)
+        assert result == '002320001'
+
+    def test_decode_mmsi_short_symbols(self, decoder):
+        """Test MMSI decoding handles short symbol list."""
+        result = decoder._decode_mmsi([1, 2, 3])
+        assert result == '000000000'
+
+    def test_decode_mmsi_invalid_symbols(self, decoder):
+        """Test MMSI decoding handles invalid symbol values."""
+        # Symbols > 99 should be treated as 0
+        symbols = [100, 32, 12, 34, 56]
+        result = decoder._decode_mmsi(symbols)
+        # First symbol becomes 00
+        assert result == '003212345'[-9:]
+
+    def test_decode_position_northeast(self, decoder):
+        """Test position decoding for NE quadrant."""
+        # Quadrant 10 = NE (lat+, lon+)
+        # Position: 51°30'N, 0°10'E
+        symbols = [10, 51, 30, 0, 10, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+        result = decoder._decode_position(symbols)
+
+        assert result is not None
+        assert result['lat'] == pytest.approx(51.5, rel=0.01)
+        assert result['lon'] == pytest.approx(0.1667, rel=0.01)
+
+    def test_decode_position_northwest(self, decoder):
+        """Test position decoding for NW quadrant."""
+        # Quadrant 11 = NW (lat+, lon-)
+        # Position: 40°42'N, 74°00'W (NYC area)
+        symbols = [11, 40, 42, 0, 74, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+        result = decoder._decode_position(symbols)
+
+        assert result is not None
+        assert result['lat'] > 0  # North
+        assert result['lon'] < 0  # West
+
+    def test_decode_position_southeast(self, decoder):
+        """Test position decoding for SE quadrant."""
+        # Quadrant 0 = SE (lat-, lon+)
+        symbols = [0, 33, 51, 1, 51, 12, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+        result = decoder._decode_position(symbols)
+
+        assert result is not None
+        assert result['lat'] < 0  # South
+        assert result['lon'] > 0  # East
+
+    def test_decode_position_short_symbols(self, decoder):
+        """Test position decoding handles short symbol list."""
+        result = decoder._decode_position([10, 51, 30])
+        assert result is None
+
+    def test_decode_position_invalid_values(self, decoder):
+        """Test position decoding handles invalid values gracefully."""
+        # Latitude > 90 should be treated as 0
+        symbols = [10, 95, 30, 0, 10, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+        result = decoder._decode_position(symbols)
+        assert result is not None
+        assert result['lat'] == pytest.approx(0.5, rel=0.01)  # 0 deg + 30 min
+
+    def test_bits_to_symbol(self, decoder):
+        """Test bit to symbol conversion."""
+        # Symbol value is first 7 bits (LSB first)
+        # Value 100 = 0b1100100 -> bits [0,0,1,0,0,1,1, x,x,x]
+        bits = [0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0]
+        result = decoder._bits_to_symbol(bits)
+        assert result == 100
+
+    def test_bits_to_symbol_wrong_length(self, decoder):
+        """Test bit to symbol returns -1 for wrong length."""
+        result = decoder._bits_to_symbol([0, 1, 0, 1, 0])
+        assert result == -1
+
+    def test_detect_dot_pattern(self, decoder):
+        """Test dot pattern detection."""
+        # Dot pattern is alternating 1010101...
+        decoder.bit_buffer = [1, 0] * 25  # 50 alternating bits
+        assert decoder._detect_dot_pattern() is True
+
+    def test_detect_dot_pattern_insufficient(self, decoder):
+        """Test dot pattern not detected with insufficient alternations."""
+        decoder.bit_buffer = [1, 0] * 5  # Only 10 bits
+        assert decoder._detect_dot_pattern() is False
+
+    def test_detect_dot_pattern_not_alternating(self, decoder):
+        """Test dot pattern not detected without alternation."""
+        decoder.bit_buffer = [1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0] * 5
+        assert decoder._detect_dot_pattern() is False
+
+
+class TestDSCConstants:
+    """Tests for DSC constants."""
+
+    def test_format_codes_completeness(self):
+        """Test that all standard format codes are defined."""
+        from utils.dsc.constants import FORMAT_CODES
+
+        # ITU-R M.493 format codes
+        assert 100 in FORMAT_CODES  # DISTRESS
+        assert 102 in FORMAT_CODES  # ALL_SHIPS
+        assert 106 in FORMAT_CODES  # DISTRESS_ACK
+        assert 112 in FORMAT_CODES  # INDIVIDUAL
+        assert 116 in FORMAT_CODES  # ROUTINE
+        assert 118 in FORMAT_CODES  # SAFETY
+        assert 120 in FORMAT_CODES  # URGENCY
+
+    def test_distress_nature_codes_completeness(self):
+        """Test that all distress nature codes are defined."""
+        from utils.dsc.constants import DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES
+
+        # ITU-R M.493 distress nature codes
+        assert 100 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # UNDESIGNATED
+        assert 101 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # FIRE
+        assert 102 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # FLOODING
+        assert 103 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # COLLISION
+        assert 106 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # SINKING
+        assert 109 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # PIRACY
+        assert 110 in DISTRESS_NATURE_CODES  # MOB
+
+    def test_mid_country_map_completeness(self):
+        """Test that common MID codes are defined."""
+        from utils.dsc.constants import MID_COUNTRY_MAP
+
+        # Verify some key maritime nations
+        assert '232' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # UK
+        assert '366' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # USA
+        assert '351' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # Panama
+        assert '257' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # Norway
+        assert '211' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # Germany
+        assert '503' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # Australia
+        assert '431' in MID_COUNTRY_MAP  # Japan
+
+    def test_vhf_channel_70_frequency(self):
+        """Test DSC Channel 70 frequency constant."""
+        from utils.dsc.constants import VHF_CHANNELS
+
+        assert VHF_CHANNELS[70] == 156.525
+
+    def test_dsc_modulation_parameters(self):
+        """Test DSC modulation constants."""
+        from utils.dsc.constants import (
+            DSC_BAUD_RATE,
+            DSC_MARK_FREQ,
+            DSC_SPACE_FREQ,
+        )
+
+        assert DSC_BAUD_RATE == 100
+        assert DSC_MARK_FREQ == 1800
+        assert DSC_SPACE_FREQ == 1200
diff --git a/tests/test_dsc_database.py b/tests/test_dsc_database.py
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+"""Tests for DSC database operations."""
+
+import tempfile
+import pytest
+from pathlib import Path
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def temp_db():
+    """Use a temporary database for each test."""
+    with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+        test_db_path = Path(tmpdir) / 'test_intercept.db'
+        test_db_dir = Path(tmpdir)
+
+        with patch('utils.database.DB_PATH', test_db_path), \
+             patch('utils.database.DB_DIR', test_db_dir):
+            from utils.database import init_db, close_db
+
+            init_db()
+            yield test_db_path
+            close_db()
+
+
+class TestDSCAlertsCRUD:
+    """Tests for DSC alerts CRUD operations."""
+
+    def test_store_and_get_dsc_alert(self, temp_db):
+        """Test storing and retrieving a DSC alert."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alert
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert(
+            source_mmsi='232123456',
+            format_code='100',
+            category='DISTRESS',
+            source_name='MV Test Ship',
+            nature_of_distress='FIRE',
+            latitude=51.5,
+            longitude=-0.1
+        )
+
+        assert alert_id is not None
+        assert alert_id > 0
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+
+        assert alert is not None
+        assert alert['source_mmsi'] == '232123456'
+        assert alert['format_code'] == '100'
+        assert alert['category'] == 'DISTRESS'
+        assert alert['source_name'] == 'MV Test Ship'
+        assert alert['nature_of_distress'] == 'FIRE'
+        assert alert['latitude'] == 51.5
+        assert alert['longitude'] == -0.1
+        assert alert['acknowledged'] is False
+
+    def test_store_minimal_alert(self, temp_db):
+        """Test storing alert with only required fields."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alert
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert(
+            source_mmsi='366000001',
+            format_code='116',
+            category='ROUTINE'
+        )
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+
+        assert alert is not None
+        assert alert['source_mmsi'] == '366000001'
+        assert alert['category'] == 'ROUTINE'
+        assert alert['latitude'] is None
+        assert alert['longitude'] is None
+
+    def test_get_nonexistent_alert(self, temp_db):
+        """Test getting an alert that doesn't exist."""
+        from utils.database import get_dsc_alert
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(99999)
+        assert alert is None
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_all(self, temp_db):
+        """Test getting all alerts."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('366000001', '120', 'URGENCY')
+        store_dsc_alert('351234567', '116', 'ROUTINE')
+
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts()
+
+        assert len(alerts) == 3
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_by_category(self, temp_db):
+        """Test filtering alerts by category."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('232123457', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('366000001', '120', 'URGENCY')
+        store_dsc_alert('351234567', '116', 'ROUTINE')
+
+        distress_alerts = get_dsc_alerts(category='DISTRESS')
+        urgency_alerts = get_dsc_alerts(category='URGENCY')
+
+        assert len(distress_alerts) == 2
+        assert len(urgency_alerts) == 1
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_by_acknowledged(self, temp_db):
+        """Test filtering alerts by acknowledgement status."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alerts,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert
+        )
+
+        id1 = store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        id2 = store_dsc_alert('366000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('351234567', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(id1)
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(id2)
+
+        unacked = get_dsc_alerts(acknowledged=False)
+        acked = get_dsc_alerts(acknowledged=True)
+
+        assert len(unacked) == 1
+        assert len(acked) == 2
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_by_mmsi(self, temp_db):
+        """Test filtering alerts by source MMSI."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '120', 'URGENCY')
+        store_dsc_alert('366000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts(source_mmsi='232123456')
+
+        assert len(alerts) == 2
+        for alert in alerts:
+            assert alert['source_mmsi'] == '232123456'
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_pagination(self, temp_db):
+        """Test alert pagination."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        # Create 10 alerts
+        for i in range(10):
+            store_dsc_alert(f'23212345{i}', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        # Get first page
+        page1 = get_dsc_alerts(limit=5, offset=0)
+        assert len(page1) == 5
+
+        # Get second page
+        page2 = get_dsc_alerts(limit=5, offset=5)
+        assert len(page2) == 5
+
+        # Ensure no overlap
+        page1_ids = {a['id'] for a in page1}
+        page2_ids = {a['id'] for a in page2}
+        assert page1_ids.isdisjoint(page2_ids)
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alerts_order(self, temp_db):
+        """Test alerts are returned in reverse chronological order."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        id1 = store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        id2 = store_dsc_alert('366000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        id3 = store_dsc_alert('351234567', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts()
+
+        # ORDER BY received_at DESC, so most recent first
+        # When timestamps are identical, higher IDs are more recent
+        # The actual order depends on the DB implementation
+        # We just verify all 3 are present and it's a list
+        assert len(alerts) == 3
+        alert_ids = {a['id'] for a in alerts}
+        assert alert_ids == {id1, id2, id3}
+
+    def test_acknowledge_dsc_alert(self, temp_db):
+        """Test acknowledging a DSC alert."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alert,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert
+        )
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        # Initially not acknowledged
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['acknowledged'] is False
+
+        # Acknowledge it
+        result = acknowledge_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert result is True
+
+        # Now acknowledged
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['acknowledged'] is True
+
+    def test_acknowledge_dsc_alert_with_notes(self, temp_db):
+        """Test acknowledging with notes."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alert,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert
+        )
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(alert_id, notes='Vessel located, rescue underway')
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['acknowledged'] is True
+        assert alert['notes'] == 'Vessel located, rescue underway'
+
+    def test_acknowledge_nonexistent_alert(self, temp_db):
+        """Test acknowledging an alert that doesn't exist."""
+        from utils.database import acknowledge_dsc_alert
+
+        result = acknowledge_dsc_alert(99999)
+        assert result is False
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alert_summary(self, temp_db):
+        """Test getting alert summary counts."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alert_summary,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert
+        )
+
+        # Create various alerts
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('232123457', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('366000001', '120', 'URGENCY')
+        store_dsc_alert('351234567', '118', 'SAFETY')
+        acked_id = store_dsc_alert('257000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        # Acknowledge one distress
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(acked_id)
+
+        summary = get_dsc_alert_summary()
+
+        assert summary['distress'] == 2  # 3 - 1 acknowledged
+        assert summary['urgency'] == 1
+        assert summary['safety'] == 1
+        assert summary['total'] == 4
+
+    def test_get_dsc_alert_summary_empty(self, temp_db):
+        """Test alert summary with no alerts."""
+        from utils.database import get_dsc_alert_summary
+
+        summary = get_dsc_alert_summary()
+
+        assert summary['distress'] == 0
+        assert summary['urgency'] == 0
+        assert summary['safety'] == 0
+        assert summary['routine'] == 0
+        assert summary['total'] == 0
+
+    def test_cleanup_old_dsc_alerts(self, temp_db):
+        """Test cleanup function behavior."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alerts,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert,
+            cleanup_old_dsc_alerts
+        )
+
+        # Create and acknowledge some alerts
+        id1 = store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        id2 = store_dsc_alert('366000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        id3 = store_dsc_alert('351234567', '100', 'DISTRESS')  # Unacknowledged
+
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(id1)
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(id2)
+
+        # Cleanup with large max_age shouldn't delete recent records
+        deleted = cleanup_old_dsc_alerts(max_age_days=30)
+        assert deleted == 0  # Nothing old enough to delete
+
+        # All 3 should still be present
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts()
+        assert len(alerts) == 3
+
+        # Verify unacknowledged one is still unacknowledged
+        unacked = get_dsc_alerts(acknowledged=False)
+        assert len(unacked) == 1
+        assert unacked[0]['id'] == id3
+
+    def test_cleanup_preserves_unacknowledged(self, temp_db):
+        """Test cleanup preserves unacknowledged alerts regardless of age."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alerts,
+            cleanup_old_dsc_alerts
+        )
+
+        # Create unacknowledged alerts
+        store_dsc_alert('232123456', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+        store_dsc_alert('366000001', '100', 'DISTRESS')
+
+        # Cleanup with 0 days
+        deleted = cleanup_old_dsc_alerts(max_age_days=0)
+
+        # All should remain (none were acknowledged)
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts()
+        assert len(alerts) == 2
+        assert deleted == 0
+
+    def test_store_alert_with_raw_message(self, temp_db):
+        """Test storing alert with raw message data."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alert
+
+        raw = '100023212345603660000110010010000000000127'
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert(
+            source_mmsi='232123456',
+            format_code='100',
+            category='DISTRESS',
+            raw_message=raw
+        )
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['raw_message'] == raw
+
+    def test_store_alert_with_destination(self, temp_db):
+        """Test storing alert with destination MMSI."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alert
+
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert(
+            source_mmsi='232123456',
+            format_code='112',
+            category='INDIVIDUAL',
+            dest_mmsi='366000001'
+        )
+
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['dest_mmsi'] == '366000001'
+
+
+class TestDSCDatabaseIntegration:
+    """Integration tests for DSC database operations."""
+
+    def test_full_alert_lifecycle(self, temp_db):
+        """Test complete lifecycle of a DSC alert."""
+        from utils.database import (
+            store_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alerts,
+            acknowledge_dsc_alert,
+            get_dsc_alert_summary
+        )
+
+        # 1. Store a distress alert
+        alert_id = store_dsc_alert(
+            source_mmsi='232123456',
+            format_code='100',
+            category='DISTRESS',
+            source_name='MV Mayday',
+            nature_of_distress='SINKING',
+            latitude=50.0,
+            longitude=-5.0
+        )
+
+        # 2. Verify it appears in summary
+        summary = get_dsc_alert_summary()
+        assert summary['distress'] == 1
+        assert summary['total'] == 1
+
+        # 3. Verify it appears in unacknowledged list
+        unacked = get_dsc_alerts(acknowledged=False)
+        assert len(unacked) == 1
+        assert unacked[0]['source_mmsi'] == '232123456'
+
+        # 4. Acknowledge with notes
+        acknowledge_dsc_alert(alert_id, 'Rescue helicopter dispatched')
+
+        # 5. Verify it's now acknowledged
+        alert = get_dsc_alert(alert_id)
+        assert alert['acknowledged'] is True
+        assert alert['notes'] == 'Rescue helicopter dispatched'
+
+        # 6. Verify summary updated
+        summary = get_dsc_alert_summary()
+        assert summary['distress'] == 0
+        assert summary['total'] == 0
+
+        # 7. Verify it appears in acknowledged list
+        acked = get_dsc_alerts(acknowledged=True)
+        assert len(acked) == 1
+
+    def test_multiple_vessel_alerts(self, temp_db):
+        """Test handling alerts from multiple vessels."""
+        from utils.database import store_dsc_alert, get_dsc_alerts
+
+        # Simulate multiple vessels in distress
+        vessels = [
+            ('232123456', 'United Kingdom', 'FIRE'),
+            ('366000001', 'USA', 'FLOODING'),
+            ('351234567', 'Panama', 'COLLISION'),
+        ]
+
+        for mmsi, country, nature in vessels:
+            store_dsc_alert(
+                source_mmsi=mmsi,
+                format_code='100',
+                category='DISTRESS',
+                nature_of_distress=nature
+            )
+
+        # Verify all alerts stored
+        alerts = get_dsc_alerts(category='DISTRESS')
+        assert len(alerts) == 3
+
+        # Verify each has correct nature
+        natures = {a['nature_of_distress'] for a in alerts}
+        assert natures == {'FIRE', 'FLOODING', 'COLLISION'}