Annex - Unified Interpretation of the Provisions of SOLAS Relating to the Annual Testing of the VDR, S-VDR, AIS AND EPIRB
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Annex - Unified Interpretation of the Provisions of SOLAS Relating to the Annual Testing of the VDR, S-VDR, AIS AND EPIRB

 SOLAS regulation V/18.8 – Annual performance test of voyage data recorder (VDR) and simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR)

Interpretation

The annual performance test of VDR (or S-VDR) shall be carried out within the "time window" of the annual / periodical / renewal survey under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), but not later than the date of completion of the survey for endorsement / renewal of the relevant Certificate.

SOLAS regulation V/18.9 – Annual performance test of automatic identification system (AIS)

Interpretation

The annual performance test of the AIS shall be carried out within the "time window" of the annual / periodical / renewal survey under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), but not later than the date of completion of the survey for endorsement / renewal of the relevant Certificate.

SOLAS regulation IV/15.9 – Annual test of EPIRB

Interpretation

The annual test of the EPIRBs shall be carried out within the "time window" of the prescribed survey, but not later than the date of completion of the survey for endorsement / renewal of the relevant Certificate.

Parent topic: MSC.1/Circular.1576 - Unified Interpretation of the Provisions of SOLAS Relating to the Annual Testing of the VDR, S-VDR, AIS and EPIRB - (16 June 2017)
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