Marine Orders - Part 21: Safety of navigation and emergency procedures, Issue 6 (Order No. 2 of 2009)
19International Code of Signals and IAMSAR Manual
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19 International Code of Signals and IAMSAR Manual
[SOLAS V/21]
Every ship must carry an up-to-date copy of:
(a) the International Code of Signals; and
(b) Volume III of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual;
in accordance with Regulation 21 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Note: Refer to amendments to the International Code of Signals (1987 Edition) contained in IMO Circulars COM/Circ.129 and MSC/Circ.983.
Refer to amendments to the IAMSAR Manual contained in IMO Circulars MSC/Circ.1289, MSC/Circ.1249, MSC/Circ .1181, MSC/Circ.1173, MSC/Cir.1124, MSC/Circ.1080, MSC/Circ1044, and MSC/Circ.999.
19A Navigation bridge visibility
[SOLAS V/22]
19A.1 A ship of 55 metres or more in length constructed on or after 1 July 1998 must meet the requirements of Regulation 22.1 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
19A.2 A ship of 55 metres or more in length constructed before 1 July 1998 must, where practicable, meet the requirements of paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of Regulation 22 of Chapter V of SOLAS. However, structural alterations or additional equipment are not required.