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Gard Guidance Masters

3.4.3.2 NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT

  • Radars – short description of radar settings and any changes to settings with exact times prior to the incident
  • GPS systems – position recorded after button pressed (if done)
  • VHF – short description of its location on the bridge and channels operated at the time of the incident, any switches to other channels with exact times prior to the incident
  • electronic chart display – short description of the chart used and when last updated
  • any other navigation or communication equipment used, to be described as above
  • manoeuvre/course recorder printouts to be marked and retained and electronic data to be retained
  • records of exchange of traffic control communications to be kept, e.g. hand-written notes or tape
  • failure of any navigation equipment to be noted.