Raytheon Anschütz NautoPilot 5000 Series Operator's Manual page 140

NautoPilot® 5000 Series
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Operator Manual
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 to heading alterations, track changes and the
corresponding alert philosophy.
The operator should closely monitor the progress when sailing on a route. In case of
deviations from the route or any uncertainty the operator should switch to heading
control.
Activating Waypoint Steering mode
It is possible to activate the waypoint steering mode under the following conditions:
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(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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rd
meridian.
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