11.4 Units when towed, or self-propelled and accompanied by escort ships
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11.4 Units when towed, or self-propelled and accompanied by escort ships

  11.4.1 The requirements for non-self-propelled units under tow when manned depend upon the radio installations fitted in the towing ship, as set out in paragraphs 11.4.2 and 11.4.3.

  11.4.2 In cases where the towing ship complies fully with all applicable requirements concerning radiocommunications for ships prescribed in chapter IV of the 1988 SOLAS amendments, the non-self-propelled unit under two when manned should:

  • .1 be fitted with VHF facilities as required by regulations IV/7.1.1footnote and 7.1.2 of the 1988 SOLAS amendments and with MF facilities as required by regulations IV/9.1.1 and 9.1.2;

  • .2 be fitted with the satellite EPIRB or EPIRB required by regulation IV/7.1.6, as appropriate, for the area in which the MODU is being towed; and

  • .3 be fitted with equipment for automatic reception of navigational and meteorological warnings in accordance with regulations IV/7.1.4 and IV/7.1.5, as appropriate, of the 1988 SOLAS amendments.

  11.4.3 In cases where the towing ship does not comply fully with the applicable requirements concerning radiocommunications for ships prescribed in chapter IV of the 1988 SOLAS amendments, the MODU under tow when manned should comply with all the applicable provisions concerning radiocommunications prescribed in chapter IV of the 1988 SOLAS amendments.footnote

  11.4.4 Each self-propelled unit accompanied by one or more escort vessels should comply with the provisions of 11.3.

Parent topic: Chapter 11 – Radiocommunication Installations
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