19.1 Nautical Publications
(1) Every vessel shall carry nautical charts and nautical publications
such as sailing directions, lists of lights, notices to mariners, tide tables and
all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage. Nautical charts
and publications shall be adequate for the intended voyage and up to date.
(2) Where this function is partly or fully filled by Electronic Chart Display and
Information System (ECDIS), back-up arrangements to meet these functional
requirements shall be provided as follows:
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(a) Vessels of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with an
ECDISfootnote in accordance with 18.5(2) as follows:
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(i) 1 x ECDIS unit and 1 x paper chart folio; or
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(ii) 2 x ECDIS units which shall both work independently. The second
ECDIS unit shall be connected to an independent power supply and a
separate Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) position input
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(b) Vessels under 3,000 gross tonnage shall use one of the following options
to meet the chart carriage requirements as follows:
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(i) 1 x paper chart folio;
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(ii) 1 x ECDIS unit and 1 x paper chart folio; or
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(iii) 2 x ECDIS units which shall both work independently. The second
ECDIS unit shall be connected to an independent power supply and a
separate Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) position input
NOTE – if ECDIS is fitted onboard it shall be type approved.
(3) Where paper charts are used in accordance with 19.1(2)(a) and (b), there shall be
provided, a chart table or area to lay out a chart with minimum dimensions 1070
millimetres by 720 millimetres to permit a standard British Admiralty paper chart to
be laid out flat for the recording of appropriate position fixes and associated
navigation workings. This area shall be located either on or in the vicinity of the
bridge to the satisfaction of the Administration having regard for the type of
vessel and suitable lighting shall be over the table with red lights for night work.
19.2 Measuring Instruments
(1) Every vessel shall carry a barometer. Every sailing vessel shall carry an
anemometer and an inclinometer.
19.3 Signalling Lamp
(1) Every vessel shall carry a daylight signalling lamp, or other means to
communicate by light during day and night using an energy source of electrical power
not solely dependent upon the ship's power supply. The signalling lamp may be the
searchlight required by 19.4.
19.4 Searchlight
(1) Every vessel shall carry an efficient fixed or portable searchlight suitable for
man-overboard search and rescue operations.
19.5 Radar reflectors
(1) Vessels of less than 150GT shall have a radar reflector.
19.6 Vessel’s IMO number
(1) Vessels of 300GT and above shall be marked externally with the vessel’s IMO
number which may be horizontal provided that it is visible from the air.
19.7 Portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments
(1) Every vessel 500GT and above shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere
testing instrument or instrumentsfootnote. As a minimum, these shall be capable of measuring
concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon
monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spacesfootnote.
(2) Suitable means shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments
which may be achieved by portable atmosphere testing instruments being calibrated
onboard or ashore in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Vessels under 500GT where enclosed spaces are accessible to the crew, shall
comply with Section 19.7(1)
19.8 Navigational Procedures
(1) Every vessel to which this Code applies shall comply with the
applicable requirements of SOLAS V regulations 28 to 29 and 31 to 35 inclusive.
19.9 Additional Equivalence
Considerations
(1) None