Annex - Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs)
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Annex - Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs)

 This document has been consolidated into resolution MSC.163(78)

1 In paragraph 3.2:

  • .1 resolutions A.810(19) and A.812(19) are deleted from the list; and

  • .2 the following resolution is added to the list:

    • ʺ- MSC.471(101) Performance standards for float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHzʺ

2 Paragraph 5.1.3.3 is replaced by the following:

  • ʺ5.1.3.3 The float-free type protective capsule should:

  • .1 be fitted with means to facilitate grappling and recovery;

  • .2 be so constructed as to comply with the requirements specified in resolution MSC.471(101) and to minimize risk of damage during recovery operations; and

  • .3 the device should be capable of transmitting an initial satellite distress alerting signal and further locating and homing signals over a period of not less than seven days/168 hours.ʺ


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