Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY2 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 16 Radio - 16.2 Radio communications: The Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) - 16.2.5 Sources of energy
16.2.5 Sources of energy
16.2.5.1 There should be available at all times, while the vessel is at sea, a supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the radio installations and to charge any batteries used as part of a reserve source, or sources, of energy for the radio installations.
16.2.5.2 A reserve source of energy, independent of the propelling power of the vessel and its electrical system, should be provided for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radio communications for a minimum of one hour in the event of failure of the vessel's main and emergency sources of electrical power, (3 hours minimum).
An independent reserve source of energy should be provided for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radio communications for a minimum of 1 hour in addition to that provided by the emergency source of electrical power.
16.2.5.3 When a reserve source of energy consists of a rechargeable accumulator battery, a means of automatically charging such batteries should be provided, which is capable of recharging them to minimum capacity requirements within 10 hours which should include a visual and audible charger failure device.
16.2.5.4 The siting and installation of accumulator batteries should ensure the highest degree of service and safety.
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