18.3 Other Equipment
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18.3 Other Equipment

  18.3.1 All vessels should be fitted with an echo sounder, or other means, to measure the available depth of water. See section 25.6.3 for requirements for dedicated pilot vessels.

  18.3.2 A vessel which operates more than 20 miles from land (Area Category 0, 1 or 2) should be provided with:-

  • .1 A receiver for a global navigation satellite system or a terrestrial radionavigation system, or other means suitable for use at all times throughout the intended voyage to establish and update the vessel's position at all times.

  • .2 A distance measuring log; except that this need not be provided where the navigational aid in Section 18.3.2.1 provides reliable distance measurements in the area of operation of the vessel.

Parent topic: 18 Navigational Equipment
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