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Gard Guidance Masters

2.16.4.5 NO USE OF GSM OR OTHER MOBILE TELEPHONES

There have been reported incidents where the use of GSM mobile telephones has

  • distracted the Master or officer of the watch from his/her navigational duties, or
  • caused a sudden failure of the vessel’s steering system.

    Although the effect of GSM mobile telephones on the vessel’s equipment may have been investigated previously, the Master should prohibit the use of mobile telephones whilst manoeuvring in confined waters.