Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 7 - Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements - 7.9 Communications:

7.9 Communications:

VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus

(1) At least 3 two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on every ship which shall conform to performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the IMOfootnote.

Search and Rescue Locating Device

(2) At least one search and rescue locating device shall be carried on each side of every ship in accordance with the following provisions-

  • (a) the search and rescue locating device shall be stowed in such locations that they can be rapidly placed in any survival craft or, alternatively, one transponder shall be stowed in each survival craft;

  • (b) one of the search and rescue locating device may be the search and rescue locating device required by SOLAS, Chapter IV (Radio Equipment), Regulation 7.1.3; and

  • (c) the search and rescue locating device shall conform to performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the IMOfootnote

Distress Flares

(3) Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the requirements of section 3.1 of the LSA Code, shall be carried and shall be stowed on or near the navigation bridge.

On-board Communications and Alarm Systems

(4) An emergency means comprised of either fixed or portable equipment or both shall be provided for two-way communications between emergency control stations, muster and embarkation stations and strategic positions on board.

General Emergency Alarm

(5) A general emergency alarm system, complying with section 7.2.1 of the LSA Code and with the following provisions, shall be provided on the navigation bridge and shall be used for summoning passengers and crew to muster stations and to initiate the actions included in the muster list-

  • (a) the system shall be supplemented by either a public address system or other suitable means of communication;

  • (b) entertainment sound systems shall automatically be turned off when the general emergency alarm system is activated;

  • (c) the general emergency alarm system shall be audible throughout the ship and on all open decks; and

  • (d) on ships fitted with a marine evacuation system communication between the embarkation station and the platform or the survival craft shall be ensured.

Public Address System

(6) All ships shall be fitted with a public address system which shall-

  • (a) be clearly audible above the ambient noise in all spaces, as prescribed by paragraph 7.2.2.1 of the LSA Code;

  • (b) be provided with an override function controlled from one location on the navigation bridge and such other places on board as the Administration deems necessary, so that all emergency messages will be broadcast if any loudspeaker in the spaces concerned has been switched off, its volume has been turned down or the public address system is used for other purposes;

  • (c) have at least two loops which shall be sufficiently separated throughout their length and have two separate and independent amplifiers;

  • (d) be connected to the emergency source of electrical power required by Regulation 42.2.2 of Chapter II-1, Part D, of SOLAS; and

  • (e) be approved by the Administration having regard to the recommendations adopted by the IMOfootnote.

Parent topic: Chapter 7 - Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
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