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LARGE YACHT CODE 2024
Large Yacht Code 2024 Radio Requirements Chapter 16: Vessels of 300GT and over
(1) Vessels of 300GT and over shall comply with the cargo ship requirements of SOLAS Chapter IV and COMSAR/Circ.32 as amended.
(2) Where compliance with the antenna installation requirements of COMSAR/Circ.32 cannot be achieved, alternative arrangements may be accepted subject to satisfactory results being obtained during safety radio surveys regarding general operation, range and interference.
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Large Yacht Code 2024 Radio Requirements Chapter 16: Vessels of less than 300GT
(1) Vessels of less than 300GT shall comply with the cargo ship requirements of SOLAS Chapter IV and COMSAR/Circ.32 as amended, except that the methods to enhance ‘availability’ (i.e., the duplication of equipment, shore-based maintenance or at-sea electronic maintenance capability), are non-mandatory.
(2) Where compliance with the antenna installation requirements of COMSAR/Circ.32 cannot be achieved, alternative arrangements may be accepted subject to satisfactory results being obtained during safety radio surveys regarding general operation, range and interference.
(3) Furthermore, the independent reserve source of energy need only be capable of supplying the radio installation for a period of 3 hours.
LARGE YACHT CODE 2024
Large Yacht Code 2024 Radio Requirements Chapter 16: Existing Vessels
Existing vessels may comply with the version of the Code that was applicable at the time of keel laying. However, it is strongly recommended that consideration is given to upgrading to the latest requirements when equipment is replaced or when the bridge is being re-fitted.
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Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
All vessels of 300GT and over, unless operating solely within sea area A1, shall be fitted with a Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system to automatically transmit the identity of the ship; the position of the ship, (latitude and longitude); and the date and time of position provided. The required shipborne equipment shall as a minimum as follows:
(a) be capable of automatically, and without human intervention onboard the ship, transmitting the ship’s LRIT information at 6-hour intervals to an LRIT Data Centre;
(b) be capable of being configured remotely to transmit LRIT information at variable intervals;
(c) be capable of transmitting LRIT information following receipt of polling commands;
(d) interface directly to the shipborne global navigation satellite system equipment, or have internal positioning capability;
(e) be supplied with energy from the main and emergency source of electrical power; and
(f) be tested for electromagnetic compatibility taking into account the recommendations developed by the IMO.
(g) The current list of Authorized Testing Application Service Providers (ATASP’s) are contained in Marine Information Note MGN 441(M+F), as may be amended.
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Automatic Identification System (AIS)
All vessels of 300GT and over shall be fitted with an approved automatic identification system (AIS) in accordance with SOLAS Chapter V. The AIS shall:
(a) provide automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships and aircraft, information including the ships identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety related information;
(b) receive automatically such information from similarly fitted ships;
(c) monitor and track ships;
(d) and exchange data with shore- based facilities.
LARGE YACHT CODE 2024
HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS