Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 13 Life-Saving Appliances - 13.2 Equipment Carriage Requirements - 13.2.9 General Alarm
13.2.9 General Alarm
13.2.9.1 For a vessel of less than 500GT this alarm may consist of the ship's whistle or siren providing it can be heard in all parts of the vessel.
13.2.9.2 For a vessel of 500GT and above the requirement of 13.2.9.1 is to be supplemented by an electrically operated bell or Klaxon system, which is to be powered from the vessel's main supply and also the emergency source of power (see section 8).
13.2.9.3 For a vessel of 85m in length and above, in addition to the requirements of 13.2.9.2, a public address system or other suitable means of communication should be provided.
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