11.4 Non-self-propelled units under tow

  11.4.1 The provisions for non-self-propelled units under tow when manned depend upon the radio installations fitted in the towing ship, as set out in paragraphs 11.4.2 and 11.4.3.

  11.4.2 In cases where the towing ship complies fully with all applicable requirements concerning radiocommunications for ships prescribed in SOLAS chapter IV, the unit under tow when manned should:

• .1 be fitted with VHF facilities as required by SOLAS regulations IV/7.1.1 ^footnote and 7.1.2 and with MF facilities as required by regulations IV/9.1.1 and 9.1.2;

• .2 be fitted with the satellite EPIRB or EPIRB required by SOLAS regulation IV/7.1.6, as appropriate, for the area in which the unit is being towed; and

• .3 be fitted with equipment for automatic reception of navigational and meteorological warnings in accordance with SOLAS regulations IV/7.1.4 and IV/7.1.5, as appropriate.

  11.4.3 In cases where the towing ship does not comply fully with the applicable requirements concerning radiocommunications for ships prescribed in SOLAS chapter IV, the unit under tow when manned should comply with all the applicable provisions concerning radiocommunications prescribed in SOLAS chapter IV.^footnote