Solas Shipborne Navigational Carriage Requirements

Radio Holland has an extensive knowledge in the International regulations regarding navigation carriage requirements of your vessel. Below an overview of the equipment that is required on your vessel according to the SOLAS chapter V ‘Safety of navigation’

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Ships less than 150 GT

Cargo ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • RADAR reflector* (3 & 9 GHz)
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • RADAR reflector* (3 & 9 GHz)
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Transmitting Heading Device* (Gyro, Electromagnetic or Satellite) (THD)
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships between 150 and 299 GT

Cargo ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Transmitting Heading Device* (Gyro, Electromagnetic or Satellite) (THD)
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships between 300 and 499 GT

Cargo ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Transmitting Heading Device* (Gyro, Electromagnetic or Satellite) (THD)
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Transmitting Heading Device* (Gyro, Electromagnetic or Satellite) (THD)
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships between 500 and 2.999 GT

Cargo ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Gyrocompass*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeater at emergency steering position*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeaters (360 degrees)* (1)
  • Indicators (rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch & operational mode)*
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • RADAR reflector* (3 & 9 GHz)
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Electronic Chart Display & Inform. System (ECDIS) (+ backup arrangement)* (5)
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Gyrocompass*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeater at emergency steering position*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeaters (360 degrees)* (1)
  • Indicators (rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch & operational mode)*
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships between 3.000 and 9.999 GT

Cargo & Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Electronic Chart Display & Inform. System (ECDIS) (+ backup arrangement)* (5)
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • 3 GHz RADAR* including ATA or ARPA (S-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Gyrocompass*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeater at emergency steering position*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeaters (360 degrees)*
  • Indicators (rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch & operational mode)*
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships between 10.000 and 49.999 GT

Cargo & Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Electronic Chart Display & Inform. System (ECDIS) (+ backup arrangement)* (5)
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • 3 GHz RADAR* including ATA or ARPA (S-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Gyrocompass*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeater at emergency steering position*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeaters (360 degrees)*
  • Indicators (rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch & operational mode)*
  • Heading or Track Control System (HCS (autopilot) / TCS)*
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Ships 50.000 GT and upwards

Cargo & Passenger ships

  • Standard magnetic compass*
  • Pelorus or compass bearing device*
  • Correction to heading/bearing*
  • Spare magnetic compass
  • Nautical charts and nautical publications* (5)
  • GNSS (e.g. GPS, Glonass, Galileo) or terrestrial Radio Nav. System*
  • Sound Reception System* (SRS) (3)
  • Telephone to emergency steering system*
  • Daylight signalling lamp*
  • Electronic Chart Display & Inform. System (ECDIS) (+ backup arrangement)* (5)
  • Automatic Identification System* (AIS) (7)
  • 9 GHz RADAR* including EPA, ATA or ARPA (X-band) (2)
  • 3 GHz RADAR* including ATA or ARPA (S-band) (2)
  • Echosounder*
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Thru Water
  • Speed & Distance Measuring Device (SDME) – Speed Over Ground
  • Gyrocompass*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeater at emergency steering position*
  • Gyrocompass heading repeaters (360 degrees)*
  • Indicators (rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch & operational mode)*
  • Heading or Track Control System (HCS (autopilot) / TCS)*
  • Rate of Turn indicator* (ROT)
  • Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (4)
  • (Simplified) Voyage Data Recorder ((S-)VDR) (6)
  • (S-)VDR and AIS Annual Performance Testing (7)
  • Service & Maintenance Agreements (8)

See bottom of page for notes.

Notes

(*) Approved alternatives means are permitted

(1) On ships < 1.600 GT only if possible

(2) Minimum RADAR plotting functionality: < 500 gt: EPA, 500 to 10.000 GT: ATA and ≥ 10.000 GT: ARPA

(3) In case of a totally enclosed ship’s bridge (unless flag state exemption)

(4) BNWAS requirement for all NEW vessels built after 1 July 2011 BNWAS requirements for EXISTING vessels:

Built before 1 July 2011 1 July 2002
Not later than 1st survey after:
Passenger ships as NEW vessel 1 January 2016
Cargo ships ≥ 3.000 GT 1 July 2012 1 January 2016
Cargo ships 500-3.000 GT 1 July 2013 1 January 2017
Cargo ships 150-500 GT 1 July 2014 1 January 2018
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