Unit identification markings
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 2009 MODU Code - Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 – Resolution A.1023(26) - Chapter 13 - Helicopter Facilities1 - 13.5 Visual aids - Unit identification markings

Unit identification markings

  13.5.18 The name of the unit should be clearly displayed on unit identification panels located in such positions that the unit can be readily identified from the air and sea from all normal angles and directions of approach. The height of the figures should be at least 0.9 m with a line width of approximately 0.12 m. The unit identification panels should be highly visible in all light conditions and located high up on the unit (e.g., on the derrick). Suitable illumination should be provided for use at night and in conditions of poor visibility.

  13.5.19 The unit’s name should be provided on the helideck and be positioned on the obstacle side of the touchdown/positioning marking with characters not less than 1.2 m in height and in a colour contrasting with the background.


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