Furuno FM-8900S Gmdss Manual page 3

Ca r r iag e/funct ional requi rem e nt s fo r GM DS S
General functional requirements for GMDSS
1 Transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least
two separate and independent means, using different
radiocommunication service;
2 Reception of shore-to-ship distress alerts;
3 Transmission/reception of ship-to-ship distress alerts;
4 Transmission/reception of search and rescue co-ordinating
communications;
System suggestions for GMDSS
General requirement for equipment and functions for all ships irrespective
of the operating sea area
Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus
At least two two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus required for cargo ships of 300-500 GT
At least three two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus required for all passenger ships and
cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards
VHF radiotelephone with DSC and DSC Watch Receiver capable of:
◆ Transmission/reception of DSC on CH 70 (156.525 MHz);
◆ Transmission/reception of radiotelephony on CH 6 (156.300 MHz), CH 13 (156.650 MHz)
and CH 16 (156.800 MHz); and
◆ Continuous watch on CH 70 (156.525 MHz)
Model: FM-8900S
International NAVTEX Receiver
Model: NX-700
Inmarsat EGC receiver
Required if the ships operate within Inmarsat coverage but outside the international NAVTEX service area. However,
ships operating exclusively in areas where an HF direct-printing telegraphy maritime safety information service is
provided and fitted with equipment capable of receiving such service may be exempted from this requirement.
Arrangements required only for all passenger ships
Two-way radiotelephone for on-scene search and rescue communication using
frequencies 121.5 MHz and 123.1 MHz
A distress panel either at the conning position
Model: IC-350
Automatic and continuous update of position for all relevant radiocommunication
equipment to be included in the initial distress alert activated through the distress panel
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5 Transmission/reception of on-scene communications;
6 Transmission/reception of SART signals for locating;
7 Transmission/reception of maritime safety information;
8 Transmission/reception of general radiocommunications to
and from shore-based radio systems or networks; and
9 Transmission/reception of bridge-to-bridge communications.
Radar transponder operating
in the 9 GHz band (SART)
At least one SART required for cargo
ships of 300-500 GT
At least two SART required for all
passenger ships and cargo ships of
500 GT and upwards
406 MHz EPIRB
(Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon)
Permanently arranged electrical
lighting for illuminating
the control panel of the
radiocommunications
equipment
Automatic provision of position
from an internal or external
navigation sensor for all two-
way communication equipment
that includes ship's position in
the distress alert
Additional equipment to be installed on ships operating in the Sea Areas:
Note: There is no additional equipment required for ships operating exclusively in the Sea Area A1
Functional requirements to be fulfilled by FS-xx75:
MF/HF radiotelephone with
◆ Distress and safety communications on MF
built-in
(2,187.5 kHz using DSC* and 2,182 kHz using radiotelephony)
DSC/DSC Watch Receiver
*It should be possible that transmission of distress alerts be initiated from the navigation bridge.
◆ Continuous DSC watch on the frequency 2,187.5 kHz
◆ Transmission and reception of general
communications using radiotelephony or
direct-printing telegraphy**
**For areas where there is no coastal radio station
handling MF/HF general communications, Inmarsat-C
FS-1575/2575/5075
mobile earth station may be used to fulfill the
requirement for general communications.
Other functional requirements
Transmission of ship-to-shore distress
alerts by radio service other than MF
(to be fulfilled by 406 MHz satellite
EPIRB)
Maintenance requirement for ships operating in Sea Area and
In order to ensure the maintenance requirements specified in SOLAS Reg. IV/15,
one of the following measures should be taken as may be approved by the flag
administrations:
• Duplication of equipment;
• Shore-based maintenance; or
• At sea electronic maintenance capability
Please consult with the flag administrations for details.
Inmarsat-C Mobile Earth Station
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DUPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED FOR SHIPS
OPERATING IN SEA AREA A1 and A2
VHF radiotelephone with
built-in
DSC/DSC Watch Receiver
FM-8900S
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