(R) 4 Guidelines for
Surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
(RI) 4.1 Initial
surveys – see part "General" section 4.1
(RI) 4.1.1 For the radio installations,
including those used in life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the
examination of plans and designs should consist of:
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(RI) 4.1.1.1 establishing the sea areas declared
for operation, the equipment installed to fulfil the functional requirements
for the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to ensure the
availability of the functional requirements and the arrangements for
supply of an emergency source of energy (if any) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/43 and IV/1 to 15);
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(RI) 4.1.1.2 establishing which radio equipment
is to be surveyed and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means
of ensuring the availability of the functional requirements, establishing
which is the "basic equipment" and which the "duplicated equipment"
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15) (Additional
radiocommunications equipment provided other than for SOLAS compliance
should be noted);
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(RI) 4.1.1.3 confirming all SOLAS equipment complies
with appropriate performance standards not inferior to those adopted
by IMO (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.1.4 examining the plans for the provision
and position of the radio installation, including sources of energy
and antennas (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/43, IV/6, IV/14 and V/19);
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(RI) 4.1.1.5 examining the plans for the provision
and positioning of the radio life-saving appliances (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6).
(RI) 4.1.2 For the radio installations, including
radio life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the survey during construction
and after installation should consist of:
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(RI) 4.1.2.1 examining the position,
physical and electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6);
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(RI) 4.1.2.2 confirming the provision
of equipment for the radio installation with due regard to the declared
sea areas in which the ship will trade and the declared means of maintaining
availability of functional requirements (SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/6, IV/7
to 11, 14 and 15);
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(RI) 4.1.2.3 confirming the ability
to initiate the transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at
least two separate and independent means, each using a different radiocommunication
service, from the position from which the ship is normally navigated
(SOLAS 74/88/06 regs.IV/4, 7 to 11);
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(RI) 4.1.2.4 examining all antennas,
including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.4.1 visually checking all antennas,
including Inmarsat antennas, and feeders for satisfactory siting and
absence of defects (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.4.2 checking insulation and safety
of all antennas;
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(RI) 4.1.2.5 examining the reserve source
of energy, including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.1 checking there is sufficient
capacity to operate the basic or duplicated equipment for 1 hour or
6 hours, as appropriate (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2 if the reserve source
of energy is a battery:
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2.1 checking its siting and installation
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2.2 where appropriate, checking its
condition by specific gravity measurement or voltage measurement;
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2.3 with the battery off charge,
and the maximum required radio installation load connected to the
reserve source of energy, checking the battery voltage and discharge
current;
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2.4 checking that the charger(s)
are capable of recharging the reserve battery within 10 hours (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.5.2.5 checking that information of
ship's position is provided continuously and automatically to all
two-way communication equipment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/18);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6 examining the VHF transceiver(s),
including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.1 checking for operation on channels
6, 13 and 16 (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.2 checking frequency tolerance,
transmission line quality and radio frequency power output (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.3 checking for correct operation
of all controls including priority of control units (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.4 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.5 checking the operation of the
VHF control unit(s) or portable VHF equipment provided for navigational
safety (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6);
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(RI) 4.1.2.6.6 checking for correct operation
by on-air contact with a coast station or other ship;
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(RI) 4.1.2.7 examining the VHF DSC controller
and channel 70 DSC watch receiver, including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.7.1 performing an off-air check confirming
the correct Maritime Mobile Service Identity is programmed in the
equipment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.7.2 checking for correct transmission
by means of a routine or test call to a coast station, other ship,
onboard duplicate equipment or special test equipment;
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(RI) 4.1.2.7.3 checking for correct reception
by means of a routine or test call from a coast station, other ship,
onboard duplicate equipment or special test equipment;
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(RI) 4.1.2.7.4 checking the audibility of the
VHF/DSC alarm;
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(RI) 4.1.2.7.5 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.8 examining the MF/HF radiotelephone
equipment, including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.1 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.2 checking the antenna tuning in
all appropriate bands;
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.3 checking that the equipment is
within frequency tolerance on all appropriate bands (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.4 checking for correct operation
by contact with a coast station and/or measuring transmission line
quality and radio frequency output;
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.5 checking receiver performance
by monitoring known stations on all appropriate bands;
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(RI) 4.1.2.8.6 if control units are provided outside
the navigating bridge, checking that the control unit on the bridge
has first priority for the purpose of initiating distress alerts (SOLAS
74/88 regs.IV/9, 10, 11 and 14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.9 examining the HF radiotelex
equipment, including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.9.1 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.9.2 confirming that the correct selective
calling number is programmed in the equipment;
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(RI) 4.1.2.9.3 checking correct operation by
inspection of recent hard copy or by a test with a coast radio station
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/10 and 11);
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(RI) 4.1.2.10 examining the MF/HF DSC
controller(s), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.10.1 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(RI) 4.1.2.10.2 confirming that the correct Maritime
Mobile Service Identity is programmed in the equipment;
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(RI) 4.1.2.10.3 checking the off-air self-test
program;
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(RI) 4.1.2.10.4 checking operation by means of
a test call on MF and/or HF to a coast radio station if the rules
of the berth permit the use of MF/HF transmissions (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/9, 10 and 11);
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(RI) 4.1.2.10.5 checking the audibility of the
MF/HF DSC alarm;
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(RI) 4.1.2.11 examining the MF/HF DSC
watch receiver(s), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.11.1 confirming that only distress
and safety DSC frequencies are being monitored (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/9 to 12);
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(RI) 4.1.2.11.2 checking that a continuous watch
is being maintained whilst keying MF/HF radio transmitters (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/12);
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(RI) 4.1.2.11.3 checking for correct operation
by means of a test call from a coast station or other ship;
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(RI) 4.1.2.12 examining the Inmarsat
Ship Earth Station(s), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.12.1 checking that the equipment operates
from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy,
and that where an uninterrupted supply of information from the ship's
navigational or other equipment is required ensuring such information
remains available in the event of failure of the ship's main or emergency
source of electrical power (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/13 and 14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.12.2 checking the distress function
by means of an approved test procedure where possible (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/10, 12 and 14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.12.3 checking for correct operation
by inspection of recent hard copy or by test call;
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(RI) 4.1.2.13 if appropriate, examining
the NAVTEX equipment (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7, 12 and 14),
including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.14 examining the Enhanced
Group Call equipment (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.15 if appropriate, examining
the radio equipment for receipt of maritime safety information by
HF NBDP (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7, 12 and 14),
including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.16 examining the 406 MHz satellite
EPIRB (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.1 checking position and
mounting for float free operation;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.2 carrying out visual
inspection for defects;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.3 carrying out the self-test
routine;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.4 checking that the unique beacon
identification code is clearly marked on the outside of the equipment
and, where possible, decoding the unique beacon identification code
confirming it is correct;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.4bis
checking that
the unique beacon identification code programmed in the EPIRB corresponds
with the unique beacon identification code assigned by or on behalf
of the Administration;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.4ter
checking that
the MMSI number if encoded in the beacon corresponds with the MMSI
number assigned to the ship;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.5 checking the battery
expiry date;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.6 if provided, checking
the hydrostatic release and its expiry date;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.7 checking the emission
on operational frequencies, coding and registration on the 406 MHz
signal without transmission of a distress call to the satellite;
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.8 checking that the EPIRB
has been subject to maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years
at an approved shore-based maintenance facility (SOLAS 74/00 reg.IV/15.9);
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(RI) 4.1.2.16.9 if possible, checking
the emission on operational frequencies, coding and registration on
the 121.5 MHz homing signal without transmission of a distress call
to the satellite;
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(RI) 4.1.2.17 examining the two-way
VHF radiotelephone apparatus (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.17.1 checking for correct operation
on Channel 16 and one other by testing with another fixed or portable
VHF installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(RI) 4.1.2.17.2 checking the battery charging
arrangements where re-chargeable batteries are used;
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(RI) 4.1.2.17.3 checking the expiry date of primary
batteries where used;
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(RI) 4.1.2.17.4 where appropriate, checking any
fixed installation provided in a survival craft;
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(RI) 4.1.2.18 examining the search and
rescue locating device(s) (SOLAS 74/88/08 regs.III/6, IV/7 and 14), including:
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(RI) 4.1.2.18.1 checking the position and mounting;
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(RI) 4.1.2.18.2 monitoring response on ship's
9 GHz radar;
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(RI) 4.1.2.18.3 checking the battery expiry date;
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(RI) 4.1.2.19 examining the test equipment
and spares carried to ensure carriage is adequate in accordance with
the sea areas in which the ship trades and the declared options for
maintaining availability of the functional requirements (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15).
(RI) 4.1.3 For the radio installations,
including those used in life-saving appliances, the check that documentation,
etc., has been placed on board should consist of:
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(RI) 4.1.3.1 checking for a valid radio licence
issued by the flag Administration (ITU RR Art.24);
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(RI) 4.1.3.2 checking the radio operator's certificates
of competence (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/16 and
ITU RR Art.56);
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(RI) 4.1.3.3 checking the radio record (log) (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/17 and ITU RR App.11);
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(RI) 4.1.3.4 checking the carriage of up-to-date
ITU publications (ITU RR App.11);
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(RI) 4.1.3.5 checking the carriage of operating
manuals for all equipment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15);
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(RI) 4.1.3.6 checking the carriage of service
manuals for all equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared
option (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15).
(RI) 4.1.4 For the radio installations,
including those used in life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the
completion of the initial survey should consist of:
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(RI) 4.1.4.1 the surveyor preparing and forwarding
a survey report, indicating clearly the organization he represents,
to the relevant authorities, detailing results of the survey and recording
omissions and deficiencies, if satisfied, the relevant authorities
should issue a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the associated
Record of Equipment (form R).
(RP) 4.2 Periodical
surveys – see part "General" section 4.4
(RP) 4.2.1 For radio installations, including
radio life-saving appliances, on cargo ships the examination of current
certificates and other records should consist of:
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(RP) 4.2.1. checking the validity, as
appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the Cargo
Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.2 checking the validity,
where appropriate, of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and
that a copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on board;
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(RP) 4.2.1.3 checking the validity of
the International Ship Security Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.4 checking the validity of
the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.5 checking the validity of
the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.6 checking the certificates
of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;
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(RP) 4.2.1.7 checking, where appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the
Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;
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(RP) 4.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;
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(RP) 4.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate
for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
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(RP) 4.2.1.10 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.11 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.1.11bis
confirming, when
appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
(MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5);
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(RP) 4.2.1.12 checking that the ship's
complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS
74/88 reg.V/13(b));
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(RP) 4.2.1.13 checking that adequate
information is on board to enable the equipment to be properly operated
and maintained;
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(RP) 4.2.1.14 checking that the master,
officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;
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(RP) 4.2.1.15 confirming that any new
equipment has been properly approved before installation and that
no changes have been made such as would affect the validity of the
certificate;
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4.2.1.16 confirming that a record has
been kept in the period since the last survey to the satisfaction
of the Administration and as required by the Radio Regulations (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/17);
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4.2.1.17 checking documentary evidence
that the actual capacity of the battery has been proved in port within
the last 12 months (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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4.2.1.18 confirming that the provisions
of (RI) 4.1.3 have been
met;
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4.2.1.19 checking that the annual test
has been carried out for the Satellite EPIRB and, if applicable, shore-based
maintenance has been carried out at intervals not exceeding five years
(SOLAS 74/04 reg.IV/15);
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4.2.1.20 confirming the availability
of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex
4 reg.2) when applicable.
(RP) 4.2.2 For radio installations,
including radio life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the periodical
survey should consist of:
(RP) 4.2.3 For radio installations,
including those used in radio life-saving appliances, of cargo ships
the completion of the periodical survey should consist of:
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(RP) 4.2.3.1 after a satisfactory survey, endorsing
the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate;
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(RP) 4.2.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General" section 4.8.
(RR) 4.3 Renewal
surveys – see part "General" section 4.5
(RR) 4.3.1 For the radio installations, including
those used in life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the examination
of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(RR) 4.3.2 For the radio installations, including
those used in radio life-saving appliances, of cargo ships the renewal
survey should consist of:
(RR) 4.3.3 For the radio installations, including
those used in radio life-saving appliances, on cargo ships the completion
of the renewal survey should consist of:
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