17 Radio 17.1 Radio communications: The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
All yachts of 300GT and above should comply with the requirements of SO LAS Chapter IV as amended. 17.1.1
Each yacht should carry sufficient radio equipment to perform the following distress and safety communications functions throughout its intended voyage: .1 Transmitting ship to shore distress alerts by at least two separate and independent means, each using a different radio communication service; .2 Receiving shore-to-ship distress alerts; .3 Transmitting and receiving ship-to-ship distress alerts; .4 Transmitting and receiving search and rescue coordinating communications; .5 Transmitting and receiving on-scene communications; .6 Transmitting and receiving signals for locating by radar; .7 Transmitting and receiving maritime safety information; .8 Transmitting and receiving bridge-to-bridge communications. 17.2
Radio installations
Table 1 illustrates the radio installations to be carried to fulfil the functional requirements for sailing at different distances from a safe haven.
CDP 502 YACHT CODE Rev01
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