Statutory guidance
Mandatory radio installations on ships (MSIS 05)
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors in survey and inspection of ‘GMDSS’ radio installations on ships for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the various Statutory Instruments covering merchant shipping.
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This guidance is for:
- ship owners
- ship owners’ representatives
- masters and crew
- ship builders
- radio installation companies
These instructions should be read in conjunction with the instructions issued by the MCA relating to passenger ships, load-line, fire protection, navigational equipment, lifesaving appliances and oil prevention.
The guidelines do not include SOLAS Chapter V radio equipment such as ‘AIS’, ‘SSAS’ and ‘LRIT’, nor ‘VMS’ for fishing vessels.
Published 8 October 2021