Maritime Compliance 11 items
GMDSS Radio Installation Survey Readiness
Confirms GMDSS radio equipment, power supplies, and records meet SOLAS Chapter IV requirements for the ship's sea area of operation.
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Radio Equipment by Sea Area
- Is the GMDSS equipment fitted appropriate to the ship's declared sea area(s) of operation (A1/A2/A3/A4)? *
- Are VHF, MF/HF DSC, and (where required) Inmarsat/recognised mobile satellite equipment operational? *
- Is the NAVTEX and/or Enhanced Group Call (EGC) receiver receiving MSI correctly? *
Distress and Locating Devices
- Is the satellite EPIRB correctly mounted, in date (battery/hydrostatic release), and registered? *
- Are search and rescue locating devices (SART/AIS-SART) operational with in-date batteries? *
- Are two-way VHF handheld radios for survival craft provided and functional? *
Power Supplies and Maintenance
- Is the reserve source of energy (batteries) tested and able to power the installation for the required period? *
- Are the means of ensuring availability (duplication, shore maintenance, or at-sea maintenance) satisfied? *
- Is an alternative/emergency source of power and antenna arrangement available as required? *
Documentation and Operators
- Is a valid radio licence, safety radio certificate, and the GMDSS radio log maintained? *
- Are qualified GMDSS radio operators certificated and designated for distress communications? *
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