Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) 2016
19Electromagnetic compatibility
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19 Electromagnetic compatibility
[SOLAS V/17]
(1) The owner of a vessel must ensure that the electrical and electronic equipment on or near the bridge of a vessel constructed after 30 June 2002 is tested for electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with IEC 60533:2015 Electrical and electronic installations in ships – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Ships with a metallic hull.
(2) The owner of a vessel must ensure that electrical and electronic equipment installed after 30 June 2002 does not affect navigational systems and equipment on the vessel.
(3) A person must not operate portable electrical or electronic equipment on a vessel if it may affect navigational systems and equipment on the vessel.
(4) An offence against subsection (2) or (3) is a strict liability offence.
(5) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (2) or (3).