Navigation and Seamanship

5.2.6.1. Portable Radio Apparatus

The Portable Radio Apparatus shall

a) be capable of floating in water and of being dropped into the sea from the bridge.

b) be fitted with an automatic keying device for sending distress and alarm signals.

c) Be provided with manual Morse key . It can receive signals also.

d) be provided with self supporting antenna.

e) Source of power is either a battery or a hand generator.