SIRE VIQ-7 (2018. 9. 17 개정)

[Simon Kim]

For Oil Tankers, Combination Carriers, Shuttle Tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas Tankers

Ch. 4.23 Are the officers aware of the periodical test requirements fo GMDSS equipment and

           is the Radio logbook correctly maintained with entries of such tests?

The following tests should be carried out:

Daily

• Function of DSC facilities (VHF, MF and HF) using built-in test functions

• Battery supplies to GMDSS equipment including charging condition and battery voltage checks

Weekly

• Function of DSC facilities by way of a test with a coastal station (if in range or at the earliest
  opportunity if out of range)

• Reserve power supplies to GMDSS equipment other than batteries (e.g. emergency generator)

  (Check voltage of the N1 panel of MCCB in the ESBD)
 (상기 내용이 새로 추가됨, 이전의 Battery capacity or load test는 SOLAS 규정이라 그대로 유지) 

Monthly

• Enhanced group calling (EGC) function 

• EPIRB function (using built-in test) and condition

• SART function (using built-in test) and condition

• Condition and security of batteries

• Condition of aerials and insulators

• Function test of survival craft Two-Way VHF euiqpment (BPG 5th Edition 3.15.6)

Annual

• Radio battery capacity shall be checked, using an appropriate method, at intervals not exceeding

  12 months, when the ship is not at sea