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n If fitted with a satellite installation, with enhanced group calling; n For broadcasts of Maritime Safety Information e.g. by NAVTEX. 9.3.6 The controller of the MASS should hold a certificate of competence for distress and safety radiocommunications (e.g. GMDSS Short Range Certificate or Long Range Certificate as appropriate). Table 9-1: Communication Equipment requirements for MASS Area Category 6 (up to 3 nm) 3,4,5 (up to 20 nm) 2 (up to 60 nm) 1 (up to 150 nm) VHF radio installation with DSC R R R R MF radio installation with DSC or a satellite installation R R R R NAVTEX receiver R R EPIRB R M Search and Rescue locating device R R M Hand-held waterproof VHF radio (if vessel is manned) M M M M M = Minimum R = Recommended 9.4 COMMUNICATIONS FOR CONTROL SYSTEM MONITORING AND INPUT 9.4.1 RF Communications systems that are required to exercise the required Level of Control (as outlined in Chapter 1 of Part 2), or are necessary to enable the Emergency Stop functionality, should be provided with reversionary modes and backup energy supplies, the scope of which will depend on both the MASS Classification (see Table 2-1) and the Area of Operation (See Table 1-1). 9.4.2 These reversionary modes and energy supplies should be considered in the Risk Assessment, such that the risk of loss of control communications and ability to execute the emergency stop function is reduced to a level As Low As Reasonably Practical (ALARP). 9.4.3 The communication suite is assumed to reflect the holistic coding requirements or registration certification of the MASS. Any reduction in system fit should be formally recorded, with each new mission/task requirement being reviewed and documented as ‘fit for task’ prior to operation. 9.4.4 If alternative communication systems are adopted as the primary method, the appropriate minimum level of RF communication capability should be fitted relative to the specific operation cycle. 9.4.5 In the case of a wider system failure, an adequate failsafe communication system to support COLREG compliance should be fitted. This system should have suitable range and endurance capabilities as to enable the operator to effect appropriate safe management of the uncontrolled MASS. 60 MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice Version 3
9.5 RF COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION 9.5.1 All radio communication equipment should be of a type which is approved by the relevant authority. 9.5.2 VHF transmission and reception ranges are reliable only within the line of sight ranges of the aerials. 9.5.3 Aerials should be mounted as high as is practicable to maximise performance. When the main aerial is fitted to a mast, which is equipped to carry sails, an emergency aerial should be provided. 9.5.4 Masters, Owners and Operators should be aware of VHF coverage in the intended area of operation. Where the certainty of good VHF coverage in the UK coastal area is in doubt, Masters, Owners and Operators should seek advice from the Administration on whether Medium Frequency (MF) or other equipment with long range transmission capability should be carried. (i.e. Mobile Satellite Communications Systems, etc.). 9.5.5 All radio installations should be: n Located to ensure the greatest possible degree of safety and operational availability; n Protected against the harmful effects of water, extremes of temperature and other adverse environmental conditions. 9.5.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 9.4, when the electrical supply to radio equipment is from a battery, charging facilities (which are capable of recharging batteries to minimum capacity requirements within 10 hours) or a duplicate battery of capacity sufficient for the voyage should be provided. 9.5.7 The battery electrical supply to radio equipment should be protected against flooding/swamping as far as practicable and arranged so that radio communications are not interrupted in adverse conditions. When the efficiency of the required protection against flooding/swamping cannot be guaranteed with batteries located below the freeboard deck, an efficiently protected battery electrical supply to the radio equipment should be provided above the freeboard deck. 9.5.8 When fully charged, the batteries should provide at least the minimum required hours of operation to ensure effective use of the GMDSS installation. QinetiQ operations MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice Version 3 61
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