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(Cap 369 sections 97 and 107) [2 August 1991] (L.N. 328 of 1991) Cap 369AP reg 1 Citation PART I GENERAL (1) These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Radio Installations) Regulations. (2) (Omitted as spent) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 2 Interpretation (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "approved" (认可) means approved by the Director; "cargo ship" (货船) means any ship other than a passenger ship; "connected" (连接上) means electrically connected; "existing installation" (现有装设) means- (a) a radio installation wholly installed before 25 May 1980; and (b) a radio installation part of which was installed before the said date and the rest of which consists of parts installed in replacement of identical parts or parts which comply with the relative requirements of these regulations;"Hong Kong ship" (香港船舶) means a ship which is registered in Hong Kong; "interference" (干扰) means the effect of unwanted energy due to one or a combination of emissions, radiations, or inductions upon reception in a radiocommunications system, manifested by any performance degradation, misinterpretation, or loss of information which could be extracted in the absence of such unwanted energy; (36 of 2000 s. 28) "maintenance" (维修) means any activity intended to keep a radio installation in satisfactory working condition and includes tests, measurements, replacements, adjustments and repair; "mile" (浬) means the international nautical mile of 1852 metres; "new installation" (新装设) means any radio installation which is not an existing installation; "new ship" (新船舶) means a ship the keel of which was laid or which was at a similar stage of construction on or after 25 May 1980; "operating position" (操作位置) means, in relation to any equipment, the position normally occupied by a person when operating that equipment; "Organization" (组织) means the International Maritime Organization (IMO); "radio installation" (无线电装设) means any radio installation provided on board a ship in compliance or in purported compliance with these regulations, including its associated antennae, inter-connecting circuits and, where appropriate, sources of electrical energy; "radio officer" (无线电报务员) means a person holding a valid maritime radio-communication general certificate, first class radiotelegraph operator's certificate or second class radiotelegraph operator's certificate granted by the Telecommunications Authority under regulation 4 of the Telecommunications Regulations (Cap 106 sub. leg.), and who is employed in the radiotelegraph station of a ship to which these regulations apply; "Radio Regulations" (无线电规例) means the Radio Regulations annexed to any Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union which has from time to time or at any time been acceded to by or applied to Hong Kong; (36 of 2000 s. 28) "radiotelegraph ship" (无线电报船舶) means a ship, being a passenger ship or a cargo ship of 300 tons or more to which these regulations apply, which is provided with a radiotelegraph installation; "radiotelephone operator" (无线电话值机员) means a person holding a valid appropriate certificate granted by the Telecommunications Authority under regulation 4 of the Telecommunications Regulations (Cap 106 sub. leg.); "radiotelephone ship" (无线电话船舶) means a cargo ship, being a ship to which these regulations apply, of not less than 300 tons but less than 1600 tons, which is provided with a radiotelephone installation; "radiotelephone station" (无线电话电台) and "radiotelephone installation" (无线电话装设) relate to the equipment operating within the frequency band 1605-3800 kHz; "radio watch" (无线电值班), in relation to a radiotelegraph ship, means listening on the international distress frequencies 500 kHz and 2182 kHz and, in relation to a radiotelephone ship, means listening on the international distress frequency 2182 kHz; "silence period" (静默时段) means the period of 3 minutes beginning at 15 minutes and at 45 minutes past each hour, on the frequency 500 kHz, and at each hour and at 30 minutes past each hour, on the frequency 2182 kHz; "Telecommunications Authority" (电讯管理局局长) means the public officer appointed under section 5 of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap 106); "tons" (吨) means gross tonnage and- (a) in relation to a ship having alternative gross tonnages under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Merchant Shipping (Registration) (Tonnage) Regulations (Cap 415 sub. leg.), means the larger of those tonnages; and (b) in relation to a ship having its tonnage determined both under Part II and regulation 16 of those regulations, means her gross tonnage as determined under the said regulation 16;"VHF radiotelephone station" (甚高频无线电话电台) and "VHF radiotelephone installation" (甚高频无线电话装设) relate to the equipment operating within the frequency band 156.025-162.025 MHz. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 3 Application of regulations (1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), these regulations apply to any radiotelegraph ship and radiotelephone ship which is- (L.N. 131 of 1992) (a) a sea-going Hong Kong ship wherever she may be; (b) any other sea-going ship while she is within the waters of Hong Kong:Provided that these regulations shall not apply to any such Hong Kong ship while she is being navigated within the Great Lakes of North America and their connecting and tributary waters as far east as the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montreal in the Province of Quebec, Canada. (2) These regulations do not apply to- (a) ships not propelled by mechanical means; (b) cargo ships of less than 300 tons; (c) any ship which complies with section 3(5)(a)(i) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (GMDSS Radio Installations) Regulation (Cap 369 sub. leg.). (L.N. 131 of 1992)(3) These regulations shall expire on 1 February 1999. (L.N. 131 of 1992) Cap 369AP reg 4 Provision of radio installations (1) Subject to the provisions set out below, every cargo ship of 300 tons or more but less than 1600 tons shall be provided with- (a) a radiotelephone installation which shall include a transmitter, receiver, radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or radiotelephone auto alarm, and radiotelephone alarm signal generating device; or (b) a radiotelegraph installation which shall include- (i) a main installation comprising a main transmitter, main receiver, radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal keying device, radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or radiotelephone auto alarm, radiotelephone distress frequency transmitter, radiotelephone alarm signal generating device and when provided, a radiotelegraph auto alarm; and (ii) a reserve installation comprising a reserve transmitter and a reserve receiver: provided that if the main transmitter complies with all the requirements for the reserve transmitter as specified in these regulations, it shall not be necessary for a reserve transmitter to be provided.(2) Subject to the provisions set out below, every cargo ship of 1600 tons or more and every passenger ship shall be provided with a radiotelegraph installation which shall include - (a) a main installation comprising a main transmitter, main receiver, radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal keying device, radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or radiotelephone auto alarm, radiotelephone distress frequency transmitter, radiotelephone alarm signal generating device and, when provided, a radiotelegraph auto alarm; and (b) a reserve installation comprising a reserve transmitter and reserve receiver.(3) Every cargo ship of 300 tons or more and every passenger ship shall, in addition, be provided with a VHF radiotelephone installation which shall include a transmitter and receiver. (4) Equipment required to be provided under these regulations- (a) shall conform to performance standards adopted by the Organisation which shall be standards specified in Schedule 1; and (b) in the case of equipment provided on Hong Kong ships, shall, in addition, conform to appropriate performance specifications issued by the Telecommunications Authority which shall be specifications specified in Schedule 1.(5) The Director may by notice in the Gazette amend Schedule 1. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 5 Interference with reception and with other installations (1) At no time while the ship is at sea shall any interference or mechanical noise produced by any radio installation required by these regulations be such as to prevent the efficient operation of any other equipment installed on the ship. (2) At no time while the ship is- (a) at sea; or (b) in port when a watch is required by the master,shall any interference or mechanical noise produced by any equipment in the ship be sufficient to prevent the effective reception of radio signals by means of the radio installation. (3) Any ship to which these regulations apply in respect of which it is impracticable to erect efficient and properly installed antennae for broadcast receivers which do not interfere with the efficiency of the radio installation shall be provided with a communal antenna system for broadcast receivers. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 6 Testing of equipment (1) In all ships to which these regulations apply, a radio officer in the case of radiotelegraph ship, or a radiotelephone operator in the case of a radiotelephone ship shall, while at sea, carry out the appropriate equipment tests and battery and reserve power checks specified in Schedule 2. (2) If any of the radio equipment required by these regulations is not in working order, the radio officer or radiotelephone operator shall report that fact to the master and record the details in the radio log. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 7 Charging of batteries (1) If batteries are provided as a source of electrical energy for any part of the equipment required by these regulations, means shall be provided on board every ship to which these regulations apply, for the charging of such batteries from the ship's main source of electrical energy. The charging facilities shall be adequate to ensure that the batteries can be fully charged within a period of not more than 16 hours: Provided that where more than one battery is provided and each has sufficient capacity to comply with regulation 18(1) or 26(3), as the case may be, the charging facilities shall be adequate to ensure that each battery can be fully charged within a period of 16 hours but it shall not be necessary for both batteries to be charged simultaneously. (2) Where practicable, the batteries shall be fully charged on every occasion immediately before the ship leaves port. (3) When the ship is at sea- (a) the batteries forming part of- (i) the main radiotelegraph installation, radiotelephone installation or VHF radiotelephone installation; and (ii) in the case of a radiotelegraph ship, the reserve radiotelegraph installation, shall be brought up to the normal fully-charged condition daily;(b) the batteries forming part of- (i) the motor life-boat fixed radio equipment; and (ii) the survival craft portable radio equipment if of a type which requires charging, shall be brought up to the normal fully-charged condition weekly; and(c) the batteries forming part of the survival craft two-way radiotelephone apparatus, if of a type which requires charging, shall be brought up to the normal fully-charged condition whenever necessary and at least at intervals not exceeding 1 week. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 8 Spare parts, tools and testing equipment Sufficient spare parts, tools and testing equipment appropriate to the ship to enable the radio installation to be maintained in an efficient working condition while at sea, shall be provided. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 9 Serviceability and maintenance of radio installation (1) Each radio installation shall be in a satisfactory working condition whenever the ship goes to sea: Provided that where any additional radio equipment which is not required by these regulations is provided, that equipment shall be of such design that any malfunction of any part of it shall not adversely affect the operation of the radio installation required by these regulations. (2) Each radio installation shall be in a satisfactory working condition at all times when the ship is at sea, unless there is a defect in the radio installation and maintenance is being carried out or is not practicable. (3) All equipment forming part of each radio installation shall be reliable and shall be so constructed and installed that it is readily accessible for maintenance purposes. (4) Adequate information and instructions as to the use and maintenance of each radio installation shall be provided and shall be available for use when the radio installation is being operated, tested or serviced. In the case of a Hong Kong ship the information and instructions shall be in English. (5) In all Hong Kong ships to which these regulations apply there shall be available on board and, on radiotelegraph ships, in a radiotelegraph operating room- (a) a rigging plan of the fitted antennae showing- (i) elevation and plan views of the antennae and on radiotelegraph ships their disposition on the ship relative to the radiotelegraph operating room; (ii) the dimensions of transmitting antennae; and (iii) the vertical distance from the load line indicating the greatest depth to which the ship may at any time or any place be submerged to the base of each radiotelegraph and radiotelephone transmitting antennae;(b) complete information on the wiring of the radio installation, except for existing installations on radiotelephone ships, showing all cable interconnections and terminations. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 10 VHF radiotelephone station PART II VHF RADIOTELEPHONY (1) The VHF radiotelephone installation shall be in the upper part of the ship and control of the VHF channels shall be immediately available on the bridge convenient to the place from which the ship is normally navigated. (2) A card of instructions giving a clear summary of the distress, urgency and safety procedures shall be displayed at each VHF operating position. In Hong Kong ships the card of instructions shall be in English. (3) On Hong Kong radiotelegraph ships, means shall be provided in new installations to enable reception by the VHF radiotelephone installation to be monitored in the radio room during distress incidents. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 11 Provision of antennae Every ship to which these regulations apply shall be provided with antennae suitable for the efficient radiation and reception of signals in the band 156.025-162.025 MHz. The antennae shall be vertically polarized and, so far as practicable, have an unobstructed view in all directions. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 12 Supply of electrical energy (1) At all times while a ship to which these regulations apply is at sea and at all reasonable times when she is in port, there shall be available a source of energy sufficient to operate the VHF radiotelephone installation at its nominal rated output power. If batteries are provided they shall have sufficient capacity and shall be maintained at all times while at sea in such condition as to be able to supply continuously for at least 6 hours a total current equal to the sum of- (a) the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone receiver; (b) one-fifth of the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone transmitter.(2) In respect of new installations in Hong Kong cargo ships of 300 tons and more but less than 500 tons, new and existing installations in all cargo ships of 500 tons and more, and in passenger ships, it shall be possible to operate the VHF radiotelephone installation from an alternative source of electrical energy situated in the upper part of the ship unless the source of energy required by subregulation (1) is situated there. The source of energy in the upper part of the ship may be the reserve source of energy required by regulation 18(2) or 26(2), in which case the VHF usage of such reserve source of energy shall be limited to distress, urgency and safety communications. (3) Where provision is made for operating the VHF radiotelephone installation from alternative sources of electrical energy, means shall be provided for rapidly changing from one source of energy to the other. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 13 Radiotelephone operators using the VHF radiotelephone installation Every radiotelephone operator using the VHF radiotelephone installation shall have practical knowledge of operating the VHF equipment and general knowledge of the Radio Regulations applying to VHF radiotelephone communications and specifically of that part of those regulations relating to distress signals and traffic, alarm, urgency and safety signals. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 14 VHF radio watch (1) Each ship which is fitted with a VHF radiotelephone installation in accordance with these regulations shall, while at sea, maintain a continuous listening watch on the navigating bridge on 156.8 MHz (VHF Channel 16). (2) This listening watch may be discontinued- (a) when the receiver is being used for traffic on a frequency other than 156.8 MHz; (b) when the vessel is maintaining a watch on a frequency other than 156.8 MHz for the purpose of a port operation, ship movement or safety of navigation service; (c) when, on the direction of the master, the watch is being maintained elsewhere in the ship; (d) when, in the opinion of the master, the watch is prejudicial to the safety of the ship.(3) Where the listening watch is discontinued pursuant to subregulation (2)(c) or (d), entries shall be made in the ship's official log book of the times and duration for which the listening watch on the navigating bridge was discontinued and of the circumstances in which the watch was transferred elsewhere or in which the safety of the ship prejudiced as the case may be. (4) A written summary shall be maintained of all communications relating to distress, urgency and safety traffic received or transmitted on the VHF radiotelephone installation during the watch. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 15 Radiotelephone station PART III RADIOTELEPHONY (1) The radiotelephone station shall be in the upper part of the ship and so sited that it is protected to the greatest possible extent from interference and noise which might impair the correct reception of messages and signals. (2) There shall be an efficient two-way means of communication, independent of the ship's main communication system and the main source of electrical energy, between the place at which the radiotelephone installation is fitted and any other place from which the ship is normally navigated. (3) A reliable clock shall be securely mounted in such a position that the entire dial can be easily observed from the radiotelephone operating position. The marking of the radiotelephone silence periods shall be clearly visible. (4) A reliable emergency light shall be provided, independent of the system which supplies the normal lighting of the radiotelephone installation, and permanently arranged so as to be capable of providing adequate illumination of the operating controls of the radiotelephone installation, of the clock required by subregulation (3) and of the card of instructions required by subregulation (6). The emergency light shall be controlled by two-way switches placed respectively near an entrance to the room in which the radiotelephone installation is fitted and at the operating position in that room: Provided that where the radiotelephone installation is fitted on the bridge, only the switch at the operating position need be provided. The switches shall be clearly labelled to indicate their purpose. (5) Where a source of energy consists of a battery or batteries, the radiotelephone station shall be provided with a means of indicating continuously whether the battery voltage is adequate to supply energy for the radiotelephone installation. (6) A card of instructions giving a clear summary of the radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety procedures shall be displayed at each radiotelephone operating position. In Hong Kong ships the card of instructions shall be in English. (7) Means shall be provided at the radiotelephone station for checking the proper functioning of- (a) the radiotelephone alarm signal generating device, by ensuring that the device can modulate satisfactorily the radiotelephone transmitter. The radiotelephone transmitter shall not radiate signals during such checking; and (b) the muting circuits of the radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or the radiotelephone auto alarm. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 16 Provision of antennae (1) Every radiotelephone ship to which these regulations apply shall be provided and fitted with suitable antennae and insulators. Where wire antennae are suspended between supports liable to whipping, they shall be protected against breakage. In addition, every such ship shall carry- (a) if the radiotelephone antenna is a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna completely assembled for rapid replacement of the radiotelephone antenna; or (b) if the radiotelephone antenna is not a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna of similar electrical characteristics; (c) the necessary means to erect an antenna.(2) A suitable antenna shall be provided for, and shall normally be connected to, the radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or the radiotelephone auto alarm. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 17 Range of radiotelephone transmitter The normal range of the radiotelephone transmitter provided in accordance with these regulations shall not be less than 150 miles. The range of a radiotelephone transmitter for the purpose of these regulations shall normally be determined by calculation of the metre-amperes. Where an antenna arrangement causes difficulties in determining the range of a transmitter by calculation, the range shall be determined by test. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 18 Supply of electrical energy (1) At all times while a radiotelephone ship is at sea, and at all reasonable times while she is in port, there shall be available a main source of energy sufficient to operate the installation over the normal range of not less than 150 miles. If batteries are provided they shall have sufficient capacity and shall be maintained at all times while at sea in such condition as to be able to supply continuously for at least 6 hours a total current equal to the sum of- (a) the current consumption of the radiotelephone receiver and of the transmitter when it is in a condition that operation of the "press to transmit" switch will make it ready for the immediate transmission of speech; (b) one third of the current which may be drawn by the radiotelephone transmitter for speech transmission on the frequency at which the current consumption of the transmitter is at a maximum; (c) the current consumption of all additional loads to which the battery may supply energy in time of distress or emergency; (d) where the source of energy is also used by the VHF radiotelephone installation, the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone receiver and one-fifth of the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone transmitter.(2) In respect of radiotelephone installations in Hong Kong cargo ships of 300 tons or more, and other cargo ships of 500 tons or more but in any case less than 1600 tons, made on or after 19 November 1952, a reserve source of energy shall be provided in the upper part of the ship unless the main source of energy is situated there. (3) The reserve source of energy, if provided, may be used only to supply- (a) the radiotelephone installation; (b) the emergency light specified in regulation 15(4); (c) the device for generating the radiotelephone alarm signal by automatic means; (d) the VHF installation; (e) a direction-finder (if fitted); and (f) a number of low-power emergency circuits which are wholly confined to the upper part of the ship, such as emergency lighting on the boat deck. Such circuits shall be adequately fused and capable of being readily disconnected from the reserve source of energy. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 19 Radiotelephone operators (1) Every radiotelephone ship which is fitted with a radiotelephone station in accordance with these regulations shall carry the number of radiotelephone operators specified in subregulation (2). If he is the holder for the time being of a valid certificate for radiotelephony, the master, an officer or a member of the crew may be a radiotelephone operator. (2) The specified number of radiotelephone operators shall be- (a) ships of 300 tons and more, but less than 500 tons-at least one operator; (b) ships of 500 tons and more, but less than 1600 tons-at least 2 operators:Provided that if a ship carries one radiotelephone operator exclusively employed for duties related to radiotelephony, it shall not be necessary to carry a second radiotelephone operator. (3) For the purposes of these regulations no person shall be qualified to be a radiotelephone operator on board a Hong Kong ship unless he is the holder of - (a) a valid certificate of competency in radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy issued by the Telecommunications Authority or by an authority empowered in that behalf by the laws of some part of the Commonwealth or the Irish Republic and recognized by the Telecommunications Authority as the equivalent of such a certificate issued by it; and (b) a valid Authority to Operate granted by the Telecommunications Authority to operate a radiotelegraph station or a radiotelephone station established in a ship under a licence issued by the Telecommunications Authority:Provided that the holder of a certificate specified in paragraph (a) issued on or after 28 April 1984 shall not be so qualified unless he is in addition the holder of a valid certificate issued by the Director or by a person authorised by the Director stating that the holder has satisfied the additional knowledge and training requirements set out in Schedule 5 or a document recognized by the Director as the equivalent of such a certificate and issued by an authority empowered in that behalf by the laws of some part of the Commonwealth or the Irish Republic. (4) For the purposes of these regulations no person shall be deemed to be a radiotelephone operator on board a ship registered in a country other than Hong Kong unless he holds a valid certificate of competency in radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy issued by an authority empowered or recognized in that behalf by the law of the country in which the ship is registered and issued in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 20 Radio watch Every radiotelephone ship which is fitted with a radiotelephone station in accordance with these regulations shall, while at sea, maintain continuous watch on the radiotelephone distress frequency at the place on board from which the ship is normally navigated, by use of a radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or radiotelephone auto alarm. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 21 Radio log - radiotelephone ship (1) The radio log (diary of the radio service) required by the Radio Regulations for a ship which is fitted with a radiotelephone installation in accordance with these regulations shall be kept at the place where listening watch is maintained during the voyage. (2) Every radiotelephone operator and every master, officer or crew member when carrying out a listening watch in accordance with regulation 20 shall enter in the radio log the information specified in Part A of Schedule 3 and in the form specified in Part B of Schedule 3. (3) The radiotelephone operator or, if there is more than one, the one designated by the master, shall inspect and sign each day the entries for that day in the radio log, confirming that the requirements of these regulations have been met. (4) The master of the ship shall inspect and sign each day's entries in the radio log. (5) The radio logs shall be available for inspection by officers authorized by the Director to make such an inspection. (6) Regulations made under any Ordinance in relation to merchant shipping requiring production or delivery of the official log book to the Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Office shall apply to the radio log as they apply to the official log book. (44 of 1995 s. 143) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 22 Radiotelegraph station PART IV RADIOTELEGRAPHY (1) The radiotelegraph installation shall be installed in such a manner that it will be protected against the harmful effects of water and extremes of temperature and shall be readily accessible both for immediate use in case of distress and for repair. (2) Every radiotelegraph ship shall be provided with a radiotelegraph operating room. It shall be possible to operate the main and the reserve radiotelegraph apparatus from the radiotelegraph operating room. (3) The main and reserve radiotelegraph apparatus provided on board a radiotelegraph ship shall be electrically separate and electrically independent of each other. (4) Calibration tables or calibration curves shall be available in the radiotelegraph operating room for each transmitter and receiver forming part of the radiotelegraph installation except for those transmitters and receivers which are directly calibrated. (5) The sleeping accommodation of at least one radio officer shall be situated as near as practicable to the radiotelegraph operating room. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 23 Radiotelegraph operating rooms Radiotelegraph operating rooms shall- (a) be in such positions that no interference from extraneous mechanical or other noise will be caused to the proper reception of radio signals; (b) be placed as high in the ship as is practicable; (c) be of sufficient size and of adequate ventilation to enable the main and reserve radiotelegraph installations to be operated efficiently; (d) not be used for any purpose which would interfere with the operation of the installation; (e) be provided with an efficient two-way system for calling and voice communication with the navigating bridge and any other place from which the ship is normally navigated. Such means of communication shall be independent of the main communication system on the ship and of the ship's main source of electrical energy; (f) be provided with a reliable clock, the face of which shall be marked to indicate the silence periods, and with a dial of not less than 125 mm (5 in) in diameter and a concentric seconds hand. It shall be securely mounted in the radiotelegraph operating room in such a position that the entire dial can be easily and accurately observed by the radio officer from the radiotelegraph operating position and from the position for testing the radiotelegraph auto alarm equipment; (g) be provided with a reliable emergency light consisting of an electric lamp, operated from the reserve source of electrical energy, permanently arranged so as to provide satisfactory illumination of the operating controls of the main and reserve radiotelegraph installations and of the clock required by paragraph (f) and controlled by two-way switches placed near the main entrance to the radiotelegraph operating room and at the radiotelegraph operating position. These switches shall be clearly labelled to indicate their purpose; (h) be provided with an electric inspection lamp complete with a flexible lead of adequate length and operated from the reserve source of electrical energy. A serviceable flashlight shall also be provided and kept in the radiotelegraph operating room; (i) be provided with a chair capable of being fixed at the radiotelegraph operating position; (j) on new Hong Kong ships, be provided with alternative means of exit and be of sufficient size to enable the equipment installed in the room to be properly maintained. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 24 Provision of antennae (1) Every radiotelegraph ship to which these regulations apply shall be provided and fitted with suitable transmitting and receiving antennae and insulators. Where wire antennae are suspended between supports liable to whipping, they shall be protected against breakage. (2) The performance of the radiotelegraph installation required by these regulations shall not be adversely affected by the connection of any other equipment to the antennae. (3) A main transmitting antenna and a reserve transmitting antenna shall be fitted, provided that the Director may exempt any ship from the provision of a reserve transmitting antenna if he is satisfied that the fitting of such an antenna is impracticable or unreasonable. Any ship so exempted shall carry- (a) if the main transmitting antenna is a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna completely assembled for rapid replacement of the main antenna; (b) if the main transmitting antenna is not a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna of similar electrical characteristics, complete with the necessary materials and other means to enable it to be rapidly erected while the ship is at sea.(4) Every radiotelegraph ship shall also be provided with sufficient antenna wire, insulators and other means necessary to enable a suitable transmitting antenna to be erected. (5) The main transmitting antenna and the reserve transmitting antenna (if any) shall, where practicable, be so rigged that damage to the one will not affect the efficiency of the other. (6) Means shall be provided for quickly connecting- (a) the main transmitting antenna and the reserve transmitting antenna (if any) to the main transmitter and, separately, to the reserve transmitter (if any); and (b) the main and reserve receivers to any antenna with which they may need to be used.(7) Suitable antennae shall be provided for, and shall normally be connected to, the radiotelegraph auto alarm and the radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver or the radiotelephone auto alarm. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 25 Range of radiotelegraph transmitter (1) The main transmitter and the reserve transmitter (if any) shall, when connected to the main antenna, have a minimum normal range as specified in the Table below, that is to say, they must be capable of transmitting clearly perceptible signals from ship to ship by day and under normal conditions and circumstances over the ranges there specified- TABLE Minimum normal range in miles Main transmitter Reserve transmitter All passenger ships, and cargo ships of 1600 tons and upwards .................................................................... 150 100 Cargo ships below 1600 tons ........................................... 100 75 (2) The range of a radiotelegraph transmitter for the purposes of these regulations shall normally be determined by calculation of the metre-amperes. Where an antenna arrangement causes difficulty in determining the range of a transmitter by calculation, the range shall be determined by test. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 26 Supply of electrical energy (1) While a radiotelegraph ship is at sea and at all reasonable times when she is in port there shall be available a supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the main radiotelegraph installation over the normal range required by regulation 25 as well as for the purpose of charging any batteries forming part of the radiotelegraph installation. (2) The reserve installation shall be provided with a source of energy independent of the propelling power of the ship and of the ship's main electrical system. Means for bringing the reserve source of energy into immediate operation shall be provided and shall be situated in a radiotelegraph operating room or, if this is not possible, close thereto, and be provided with an electric lamp for illumination. (3) The reserve source of energy- (a) shall where possible consist of batteries, provided that such batteries shall not be fitted in the same space as the means for bringing the reserve source of energy into immediate operation; (b) shall under all circumstances be capable of being put into operation rapidly; (c) shall be of such capacity and shall be maintained at all times when at sea in such condition as to be able to supply continuously for at least 6 hours a total current equal to the sum of- (i) one-half of the reserve transmitter current consumption with the key down (mark); (ii) one-half of the reserve transmitter current consumption with the key up (space); (iii) the current required to operate the reserve receiver; and (iv) the current consumption of the additional circuits connected to the reserve source of energy specified in subregulations (4) and (5);(d) shall, where the VHF radio installation is capable of being connected to the reserve source of energy, be of sufficient capacity to operate simultaneously the reserve radiotelegraph transmitter and the VHF radiotelephone installation unless means are provided to ensure that such simultaneous operation is not possible. For the purposes of these regulations, the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone installation shall be a total current equal to the sum of the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone receiver and one-fifth of the current consumption of the VHF radiotelephone transmitter; (e) shall be placed as high in the ship as is practicable and readily accessible to the radio officer.(4) The reserve source of energy shall be used to supply the reserve installation and the automatic alarm signal keying device if it is electrically operated and, subject to the provisions of subregulation (5), the reserve source of energy shall not be used other than for the purposes specified below, that is to say, to supply - (a) the radiotelegraph auto alarm; (b) the emergency light specified in regulation 23(g); (c) the direction-finder; (d) the VHF radiotelephone installation; (e) the device for generating the radiotelephone alarm signal by automatic means; (f) any device specified in the Radio Regulations to permit changeover from transmission to reception or from reception to transmission.(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (4), in cargo ships the reserve source of energy may be used to provide energy for a number of low-power emergency circuits which are wholly confined to the upper part of the ship, such as emergency lighting on the boat deck, on condition that such circuits are adequately fused and can be readily disconnected and that the source of energy is of sufficient capacity to carry the additional load. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 27 Radio officers (1) Every radiotelegraph ship which is provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm shall, upon proceeding to sea, be provided with radio officers as follows- (a) 2 radio officers on each passenger ship carrying or certificated to carry more than 250 passengers and engaged on a voyage exceeding 16 hours' duration; (b) 1 radio officer on all other radiotelegraph ships.(2) Every Hong Kong radiotelegraph ship which is not provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm shall, upon proceeding to sea, be provided with radio officers as follows- (a) 3 radio officers if at sea for more than 48 hours between consecutive ports; (b) 2 radio officers if at sea for more than 12 hours but not more than 48 hours between consecutive ports; (c) 1 radio officer if at sea for not more than 12 hours between consecutive ports.(3) The chief radio officer on board a Hong Kong radiotelegraph ship shall be a person who has had experience at sea as a radio officer for a total of not less than- (a) 2 years in the case of a Hong Kong passenger ship in respect of which there is in force a certificate to the effect that it is fit to carry more than 250 passengers; (b) 1 year in the case of any other passenger ship; and (c) 6 months in the case of a cargo ship.(4) For the purposes of these regulations no person shall be qualified to be a radio officer on board a Hong Kong ship unless he is the holder of- (a) a valid certificate of competency issued by the Telecommunications Authority in the form of- (i) a Maritime Radiocommunications General Certificate; or (36 of 2000 s. 28) (ii) a First or Second Class Certificate of Competency in Radiotelegraphy; or (iii) a valid Certificate of Competency granted by an authority empowered in that behalf by the laws of a Commonwealth country or of the Irish Republic and recognized by the Telecommunications Authority as the equivalent of the Certificates specified in subparagraphs (i) and (ii): Provided that in the case of the chief radio officer on board a Hong Kong passenger ship the Certificate required under this paragraph shall be either a Maritime Radiocommunications General Certificate, or a First Class Certificate of Competency in Radiotelegraphy; and (36 of 2000 s. 28)(b) a valid Authority to Operate granted by the Telecommunications Authority to operate a wireless telegraphy station established on a Hong Kong ship under a licence issued by the Telecommunications Authority;Provided that the holder of a certificate specified in paragraph (a) issued on or after 28 April 1984 shall not be so qualified unless he is in addition the holder of a valid certificate issued by the Director or by a person authorised by the Director stating that the holder has satisfied the additional knowledge and training requirements set out in Schedule 5 or a document recognized by the Director as the equivalent of such a certificate and issued by an authority empowered in that behalf by the laws of some part of the Commonwealth or the Irish Republic. (5) For the purposes of subregulation (4) no certificate of competency shall be deemed to be valid on any date if granted more than 2 years before that date and either- (a) the holder's period, or aggregate of periods, of experience on that date is less than 3 months; or (b) the holder last had experience at a time earlier than 2 years before that date, unless he can satisfy the Telecommunications Authority by re-examination or otherwise that he still possesses all the qualifications described in his certificate and that his experience with modern equipment is adequate.For the purpose of this subregulation the expression "experience" (经验) means experience as the operator of radiotelegraph apparatus- (i) at sea, as a radio officer; or (ii) on land, at the Hong Kong Coast Station.(6) For the purposes of these regulations no person shall be deemed to be a radio officer on board a ship registered outside Hong Kong unless he holds a valid Certificate of Competency in radiotelegraphy granted by an authority empowered or recognized in that behalf by the laws of the country in which the ship is registered and issued in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 28 Radio watch (1) Each ship which in accordance with these regulations is fitted with a radiotelegraph installation shall, while at sea, maintain continuous watch on- (a) the radiotelephone distress frequency at the place on board from which the ship is normally navigated by use of a radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver; and (b) the radiotelegraph distress frequency by means of a radio officer using headphones or a loudspeaker:Provided that if the ship is provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm and the means to cause an audible warning to be given in the radiotelegraph operating room, in the radio officer's sleeping accommodation and on the bridge when the radiotelegraph auto alarm is activated by a radiotelegraph alarm signal, such watch may be kept by the radiotelegraph auto alarm- (i) at all times except during the working hours specified in the Radio Regulations to be maintained by the appropriate category of ship station; and (ii) on all occasions during the working hours specified in the Radio Regulations to be maintained by the appropriate category of ship station that the radio officer is performing other duties in accordance with the provisions of subregulation (3) and it is impracticable to listen by headphones or a loudspeaker; but the listening watch shall always be maintained during working hours by a radio officer using headphones or a loudspeaker during the silence periods on the frequency 500 kHz.(2) Each radiotelegraph ship shall while at sea maintain the working hours specified in the Radio Regulations for ship stations- (a) of the first category in respect of ships not provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm; (b) of the second category in respect of passenger ships provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm and carrying or certificated to carry more than 250 passengers and engaged on a voyage exceeding 16 hours' duration between consecutive ports; or (c) of the third category in respect of all other radiotelegraph ships provided with a radiotelegraph auto alarm.(3) (a) During the period when a radio officer is required by this regulation to listen on the radiotelegraph distress frequency, the radio officer may discontinue such listening during the time when he is handling traffic on other frequencies, or performing other essential radio duties, but only if it is impracticable to listen by split headphones or a loudspeaker. The term "essential radio duties" (必要的无线电职务) in this subregulation includes urgent repairs of- (i) equipment for radiocommunications used for safety; (36 of 2000 s. 28) (ii) radio navigational equipment by order of the master. (b) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (a), on ships other than multi-radio officer passenger ships, the radio officer may, in exceptional cases, that is to say, when it is impractical to listen by split headphones or a loudspeaker, discontinue listening by order of the master in order to carry out maintenance required to prevent imminent malfunction of- (i) equipment for radiocommunications used for safety; (36 of 2000 s. 28) (ii) radio navigational equipment; or (iii) other electronic navigational equipment including its repair: Provided that- (A) the radio officer is appropriately qualified to perform these duties; and (B) the ship is fitted with a receiving selector which complies with the requirements of the Radio Regulations.(4) In all ships fitted with a radiotelegraph auto alarm, it shall, while the ship is at sea, be in operation whenever there is no listening watch being kept on the radiotelegraph distress frequency by a radio officer using headphones or a loudspeaker. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 29 Radio log-radiotelegraph ship Remarks: Amendments retroactively made - see 23 of 1998 s. 2 (1) The radio log (diary of the radio service) required by the Radio Regulations for a ship which is fitted with a radiotelegraph station in accordance with these regulations shall be kept in the radiotelegraph operating room during the voyage. (2) Every radio officer on board such a ship shall, when on duty, enter in the radio log the information specified in Part A of Schedule 4 and in the form specified in Part B of Schedule 4. (3) The radio officer, or if there is more than one, the chief radio officer, shall inspect and sign each day the entries for that day in the radio log confirming that the requirements of these regulations have been met. (4) The master of the ship shall inspect and sign each day's entries in the radio log. (5) The radio logs shall be available for inspection by officers authorized by the Director to make such an inspection. (6) Regulations made under any Ordinance relating to merchant shipping requiring production of the official log book to the Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Officer Hong Kong, and delivery of the official log book to the appropriate superintendent shall apply to the radio log as they apply to the official log book. (23 of 1998 s. 2) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 30 Radio equipment for lifeboats and survival craft PART V RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR LIFEBOATS AND SURVIVAL CRAFT (1) The motor lifeboat fixed radiotelegraph installation, the portable radio equipment for survival craft, the two-way radiotelephone apparatus for survival craft and the survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons required to be provided in pursuance of regulations as to life-saving appliances made under section 99 of the Ordinance shall comply with the appropriate performance specifications set out in regulation 4(4) and shall be tested in accordance with regulations 6(1), 7(3)(b) and (c). (2) The battery included in motor lifeboat fixed radio equipment shall not be used for any purpose other than the operation of such equipment and the searchlight provided in compliance with the regulations as to life-saving appliances. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 31 Power to detain PART VI PENALTIES In any case where a ship to which these regulations apply, does not comply with the requirements of these regulations, the ship shall be liable to be detained under the provisions of the Ordinance respecting detention of ships. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 32 Penalties If a radiotelephone operator or radio officer contravenes any provision of these regulations, he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1000. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 33 Equivalents PART VII EQUIVALENTS AND EXEMPTIONS Where these regulations require that a particular fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, shall be fitted or carried in a ship, or that any particular provision shall be made, the Director may permit any other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or type thereof to be fitted or carried, or any other provision to be made in that ship if he is satisfied by trial thereof or otherwise that such other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, or provision, is at least as effective as that required by these regulations. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 34 Exemptions Expanded Cross Reference: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 The Director may exempt any individual ship or class or description of ships from any of the provisions of regulations 4 to 30, subject to such conditions as he may think fit. <* Note - Exp. X-Ref.: Regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 *> (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP reg 35 Saving Nothing in these regulations shall prevent the use by a ship or a survival craft in distress of any means at its disposal to attract attention, make known its position and obtain help. (L.N. 259 of 1997) Cap 369AP Sched 1 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY)(RADIO INSTALLATIONS) REGULATIONS 1990 [regulation 4(4)] 1. The Merchant Shipping (Safety)(Radio Installations) Regulations 1990 (hereinafter called "the regulations"), which apply to Hong Kong and other Safety Convention ships, have been made in connection with the implementation of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974. They set out requirements for the carriage of radio installations in merchant ships. 2. Regulation 4(4) specifies that equipment required to be provided under the regulations shall comply with performance standards adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and, in the case of equipment provided on Hong Kong ships, shall, in addition, comply with performance specifications issued by the Telecommunications Authority. 3. Performance specifications for marine radio equipment required by the regulations comply with all relevant performance standards which were adopted by IMO at the time each specification was first published. 4. Equipment which is subject to type testing when forming part of an existing radio installation in a Hong Kong ship shall be of a type which is approved by the Telecommunications Authority. 5. The performance standards and specifications with which equipment forming part of a new radio installation shall comply are set out below- 5.1 VHF Radiotelephone Installation 5.1.1 A VHF installation provided in ships to which regulation 4(3) applies must, if fitted after 25 May 1982, comply with the performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A 385(X). If the installation is fitted to a Hong Kong ship it must comply with the Performance Specification for Maritime Mobile VHF Equipment (HKTA 1252) and if fitted with multiple watch facilities, shall not scan more than 3 channels. 5.1.2 Where the requirement of regulation 10(3) is met by the use of an additional VHF receiver such receiver must comply with the Performance Specification for Maritime Mobile VHF Equipment (HKTA 1252). 5.2 Radiotelephone Installation 5.2.1 Radiotelephone transmitters and receivers provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(a) applies must comply with the performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A 334(IX). If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with those requirements that are applicable to MF equipment as specified in the Performance Specification for Maritime Mobile Single Sideband Radiotelephone Transmitters and Receivers for the MF and HF bands (HKTA 1224). 5.2.2 Radiotelephone distress frequency watch receivers provided on ships to which regulation 4(1)(a) applies must comply with the performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A 383(X). If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must, if fitted after 25 May 1980, comply with the Performance Specification for a Radiotelephone distress Frequency Watch Receiver (HKTA 1223). 5.2.3 Radiotelephone alarm signal generating devices provided on ships to which regulation 4(1)(a) applies must comply with regulation 16(e) of Chapter IV of the International Convention for the Safety or Life at Sea 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Devices for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1225). 5.3 Radiotelegraph Installations 5.3.1 Main radiotelegraph transmitters provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 10(e) and 10(f) of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Main Medium Frequency Radiotelegraph Transmitters for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1202). 5.3.2 Main radiotelegraph receivers provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 10(h)(i), 10(h)(ii) and 10(i) of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Radio Receiving Equipment for Double Sideband and Single Sideband Reception of Radiotelegraphy and Radiotelephony for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA MPT 1201). 5.3.3 Reserve radiotelegraph transmitters provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 10(e) and 10(f) of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Reserve Medium Frequency Radiotelegraph Transmitters for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1209). 5.3.4 Reserve radiotelegraph receivers provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 10(h) and 10(i) of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Reserve Radio Receivers for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1210). 5.3.5 Radiotelegraph Automatic Alarm signal keying devices provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 10(r) of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Automatic Keying Devices for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1219). 5.3.6 Radiotelegraph Automatic Alarms provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 11 of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Radiotelegraph Automatic Alarm Equipment (Receiving) for use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1211). 5.3.7 Radiotelephone distress frequency transmitters provided in ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with Paragraph 1 of Annex III to IMO Resolution A 335(IX). If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must have a minimum output power of 60 watts and comply with- (a) the Performance Specification for Voluntarily Provided Radiotelephone Equipment Operating on the Frequency 2182 kHz (HKTA 1218) and with the requirements for Class 'B' equipment contained in the Performance Specification for the Climatic and Durablility Testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (HKTA 1204); or (b) those requirements that are applicable to an MF transmitter as specified in the Performance Specification for Maritime Mobile Single Sideband Radiotelephone Transmitters and Receivers for the MF and HF bands (HKTA 1224). 5.3.8 Radiotelephone distress frequency watch receivers provided on ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with the performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A 383(X). If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must, if fitted after 25 May 1980, comply with the Performance Specification for Radiotelephone Distress Frequency Watch Receivers (HKTA 1223). 5.3.9 Radiotelephone alarm signal generating devices provided on ships to which regulation 4(1)(b) or 4(2) applies must comply with regulation 16(e) of Chapter IV of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974. If fitted to Hong Kong ships they must comply with the Performance Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Devices for Use in Merchant Ships (HKTA 1225). 5.4 Radio Equipment for Lifeboats and Survival Craft 5.4.1 Motor lifeboat fixed radiotelegraph installations provided in pursuance of regulations as to life-saving appliances must comply with regulation 13 of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to a Hong Kong ship they must comply with the Performance Specification for Motor Lifeboat Radio Equipment (HKTA 1213). 5.4.2 Portable radio equipment for survival craft provided in pursuance of regulations as to life-saving appliances must comply with regulation 14 of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to a Hong Kong ship they must comply with the Performance Specification for Manpowered Portable Radio Equipment for Survival Craft (HKTA 1207). 5.4.3 Two-day radiotelephone apparatus for survival craft must comply with regulation 14-3 of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974. If fitted to a Hong Kong ship they must comply with- (a) Performance Specification for Portable VHF Radiotelephone Equipment with Integral Antenna for Use on board Survival Craft (HKTA 1277); or (b) Performance Specification for Portable VHF Radiotelephone Equipment for Use on board Survival Craft (HKTA 1274); or (c) Performance Specification for Portable UHF Radiotelephone Equipment with Integral Antenna for On Board Communications on Sea Going Ships (HKTA 1253). 5.4.4 Survival Craft Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons must comply with regulation 14-1 of Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974, or with the equivalent arrangements for survival craft EPIRBs set out in MSC/Circ 423. Hong Kong is implementing the equivalent arrangements given in MSC/Circ 423 and- (a) radar transponders fitted to a Hong Kong ship must comply with the Marine Search and Rescue Radar Transponder Performance Specification; and (b) satellite EPIRBs fitted to a Hong Kong ship must comply with the Performance Specification for a Satellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (HKTA 1259). 6. The performance standards and specifications set out in this Schedule may be subject to amendment from time to time and any such amendments will be notified in the Gazette. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP Sched 2 EQUIPMENT TESTS AND BATTERY AND RESERVE POWER CHECKS [regulation 6(1)] 1. Daily (a) Every radio officer who finds a radiotelegraph auto alarm equipment in operation when going on duty shall test the efficiency of the audible alarm system in the radiotelegraph operating room. (b) Every radio officer who leaves a radiotelegraph auto alarm equipment in operation when going off duty shall test the efficiency of the audible alarm system in the radiotelegraph operating room. (c) The proper functioning of the radiotelegraph auto alarm installation shall be tested at least once each day by listening to signals and comparing them with similar signals received on the radiotelegraph distress frequency on another receiver, and by operating the complete audible alarm system. (d) The reserve radiotelegraph transmitter, if not used for communications, shall be tested at least once each day using a suitable artificial antenna. (e) The radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver shall be tested at least once each day using the means provided in accordance with regulation 15(7)(b), and by listening to signals and, where practicable, comparing them with similar signals received on the radiotelephone distress frequency on another receiver. (f) Batteries providing a source of energy for any part of the radio installation shall be tested daily and, where necessary, brought up to the fully charged condition. (g) Where the reserve source of energy is not a battery (for example, a motor generator), the reserve source of energy shall be tested daily. 2. Weekly (a) The reserve radiotelegraph transmitter shall be tested at least once every 7 days using the main antenna and, if provided, the reserve antenna. (b) The radiotelegraph alarm signal keying device shall be tested at least once every 7 days using a transmitter set to low power, tuned to a frequency other than the radiotelegraph distress frequency and connected to a suitable artificial antenna. (c) The radiotelephone alarm signal generating device shall be tested at least once every 7 days using the means provided in accordance with regulation 15(7)(a). (d) Motor lifeboat fixed radiotelegraph installations and portable radio equipment for survival craft shall be tested at least once every 7 days using suitable artificial antennae. (e) Batteries forming part of a motor lifeboat fixed radiotelegraph installation and survival craft portable radio equipment shall be tested weekly and, where appropriate, brought up to the fully charged condition. Where non-rechargeable batteries are provided in survival craft portable radio equipment as a source of energy, the expiry date of the batteries shall be checked and the batteries replaced when necessary. (f) Batteries forming part of a two-way radiotelephone apparatus for survival craft shall be tested weekly and, where appropriate, brought up to the fully charged condition. Where non-rechargeable batteries are provided as a source of energy the batteries shall be checked and replaced if necessary. 3. Monthly (a) Motor lifeboat fixed radiotelephone installations and portable radio equipment for survival craft shall be tested at least once a month using an antenna provided with the installation or equipment. In the case of motor lifeboat fixed radiotelegraph installations, the test shall, where practicable, be carried out with the lifeboat floating in the sea. (b) Batteries providing a source of energy for any part of the radio installation shall be tested at least once a month by means of a hydrometer where practicable, or, where a hydrometer cannot be used, by a suitable load test. A check shall also be made of the security of the battery and its connections and the condition of the battery and its compartment. 4. Annually Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall be inspected, tested and, if necessary, have their source of energy replaced at least once every 12 months : provided that the interval may be extended to a maximum of 17 months to permit the inspection to take place concurrently with a radio survey. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AP Sched 3 RADIO LOG-RADIOTELEPHONE SHIP [regulation 21(2)] PART A The radio log-book, the form of which is at Part B below, is compiled in two sections which shall be completed in accordance with the following- Section A-Particulars of the radiotelephone operators on board. Section B-Diary of the radio service. Every radiotelephone operator shall, when keeping radio watch, enter in the radio log- (a) the name of the radiotelephone operator and the times at which the watch commences and ends; (b) the times at which radio watch is for any reason discontinued, together with the reason and the time at which radio watch is resumed; (c) a summary of communications exchanged between the ship station and coast stations or other ship stations, including the serial numbers and the dates of any messages passed; (d) a summary of all communications relating to distress, urgency and safety traffic; (e) a record of all incidents connected with the radio service, including the radiotelephone installation and the VHF radiotelephone installations, which occur during the watch and appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea; (f) details of the test