Raytheon NautoPilot NP 5100 Operator's Manual page 135

For waypoint steering mode no performance and test standards have been defined and
thus these systems are not tested by authorities / classification societies.
Please note:
The waypoint steering mode may only be used on non--SOLAS vessels. It must not be
used on vessels following SOLAS regulation.
Regulation 3 of SOLAS, Chapter I, Part 1 describes the following exceptions for non--
SOLAS vessels:
(a) The present regulations, unless expressly provided otherwise, do not apply to:
(b) Except as expressly provided in chapter V, nothing herein shall apply to ships
In case of uncertainty please check with your Flag State Authority.
Important Note:
In waypoint steering mode the route -- consisting of 2 or more waypoints -- is planned on
a GPS, chart plotter or equivalent navigation system. NP5000 receives only the data
form the navigation system in order to steer the vessel on a certain track. The operator
must have good knowledge of the navigation system in use as this system controls the
autopilot with regards fo heading alterations, track changes and the corresponding alert
philosophy.
The operator should closely monitor the progress when sailing on a route. In case of de-
viations from the route or any uncertainty the operator should switch to heading control.
Edition: September 2014
NautoPilot 5000 Series
(i) Ships of war and troopships.
(ii) Cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage.
(iii) Ships not propelled by mechanical means.
(iv) Wooden ships of primitive build.
(v) Pleasure yachts not engaged in trade.
(vi) Fishing vessels.
solely navigating the Great Lakes of North America and the River St Lawrence as
far east as a straight line drawn from Cap des Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti
Island and, on the north side of Anticosti Island, the 63
(SOLAS CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2009, Chapter I, Regulation 3)
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