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      • Section 3 (Rule 19)
        • Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
    • Part C- Lights and Shapes
      • Rule 20 – Application
      • Rule 21- Definitions
      • Rule 22 – Visibility of lights
      • Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
      • Rule 24 – Towing and pushing
      • Rule 25 – Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars
      • Rule 26 – Fishing vessels
      • Rule 27 – Vessels N.U.C or R.A.M
      • Rule 28 – Vessels constrained by their draught
      • Rule 29 – Pilot vessels
      • Rule 30 – Anchored vessels and vessels aground
      • Rule 31 – Seaplanes
    • Part D- Sound and Light Signals
      • Rule 32 – Definitions
      • Rule 33 – Equipment for sound signals
      • Rule 34 – Manoeuvring and warning signals
      • Rule 35 – Sound signals in restricted visibility
      • Rule 36 : Signals to attract attention
      • Rule 37 – Distress signals
    • Part E- Exemptions (Rule 38)
      • Rule 38 – Exemptions
    • Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention
      • Rule 39 – Definitions
      • Rule 40 – Application
      • Rule 41 – Verification of compliance
    • Annexes
      • Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
      • ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
      • ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
      • ANNEX IV – Distress Signals
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GMDSS Batteries Requirements

In Compliance with Solas Ch-IV, Reg 13 (Gmdss Batteries Requirement) A reserve source or sources of energy other than Ship's main and Emergency sources of electrical power shall be capable of operating GMDSS equipment's for:(a) 1 h on ships provided with an emergency source of electrical power(b) 6 h on ships not provided with an emergency source of electrical powerNote: The reserve source energy should also power emergency lighting fitted in the GMDSS console (reg 6.2.4) Battery Charger: When a means of automatically charging GMDSS batteries is provided , it should be capable … [Read more...]

By Capt. Angad S Cheema Filed Under: Gmdss Tagged With: batteries, battery, capacity test, energy, gmdss, gmdss log, reserve source

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