Chapter 8 - Radiocommunications, Safety of Navigation, International Safety Management and Maritime Security
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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - Yacht Code - January 2019 Edition - Part B - Passenger Yacht Code (up to 36 passengers) - Chapter 8 - Radiocommunications, Safety of Navigation, International Safety Management and Maritime Security

Chapter 8 - Radiocommunications, Safety of Navigation, International Safety Management and Maritime Security

8.1 Radiocommunications

(1) Every ship to which this Code applies shall comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS IV. Every passenger ship shall be provided with means for two-way on-scene radiocommunications for search and rescue purposes using the aeronautical frequencies 121.5 MHz and 123.1 MHz from the position from which the ship is normally navigated.

8.2 Safety of Navigation

(1) Subject to any special provisions given in national legislation every ship to which this Code applies shall comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS V.

(2) Deviations from the requirements of SOLAS V/22.1.9.1 may be considered by the Administration, provided that they:

  • (a) provide safety standards at least equivalent to the requirements of this Chapter;

  • (b) meet the intent of the requirements concerned; and

  • (c) where necessary, have successfully undergone testing to the satisfaction of the Administration; or

  • (d) have successfully undergone, an engineering analysis, evaluation and approval.

8.3 International Safety Management

(1) Every ship to which this Code applies shall comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS IX.

8.4 Maritime Security

(1) Every ship to which this Code apples shall comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS XI-2, regarding Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security.

8.5 Maritime Safety

(1) Every ship to which this Code apples shall comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS XI-1, regarding Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety.

8.6 Additional Equivalence Considerations

(1) None

Parent topic: Part B - Passenger Yacht Code (up to 36 passengers)
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