MARITIME BUREAU OF SHIPPING

REPORT OF
INITIAL
PERIODICAL
RENEWAL
OTHER ………….……..….

RADIO SURVEY OF GMDSS RADIO INSTALLATION

Under the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as modified
by the Protocol of 1988 relating thereto

Ship’s Name MBS Register No. IMO No.

Flag Port of Registry Ship’s type

Gross tonnage Year of built Place of Survey

From Until
Date of Survey Inspection Office Name of Surveyor

1 Surveyed and found in order 2 Not surveyed

3 Surveyed and recommendations were imposed 4 Not applicable

The following items surveyed and found as indicated:

PART A – INITIAL SURVEY

1. GENERAL

1.1 Sea areas in which the ship is certified to operate:

A1 A1+A2 A1+A2+A3 A1+A2+A3+A4

1.2 Methods to ensure availability of radio facilities:

.1 Duplication of equipment ……………………………………………………………………….

.2 Shore - based maintenance …….…………………………...………………………………………...
.3 At sea maintenance capability …..…………………………………………………………….
Note: 1. Ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A3 and / or A4 a minimum of two methods of
maintenance is required.
2. Ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A1 and / or A2, one method is sufficient.

1.3 The equipment installed fulfils the functional requirements for the ship’s sea areas of
operation and the declared method(s) to ensure availability of radio facilities .………………..

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 2. RADIO INSTALLATION

2.1 Position of radio installation, physical and electromagnetic protection …………………………

2.2 The radio controls for operating the radio installation are adequately illuminated …………….
2.3 Electrical lighting is permanently arranged and connected to a source of power independent
of the main/emergency source of power …………………………………………………………...
2.4 Radio installation is clearly marked with call sign, ship station identity and other applicable
codes …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.5 Facilities for bridge wings communications ………………………………………………………..
2.6 Remote control from conning position …………………………………………...……..………….

3. ANTENNAS
3.1 Visual inspection of all antennas, including INMARSAT antennas, and feeders for
satisfactory siting and defects ………………………………………………………………………
3.2 Insulation and safety of all antennas ……………………………………………………………….

4. SOURCES OF ENERGY
4.1 Main source of electrical power:
Main source of electrical power available in accordance with the requirements ………………

4.2 Emergency source of electrical power:

Emergency source of electrical power …………….………………………………………..……...

4.3 Reserve source of energy (battery type):

.1 There is sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated equipment for 1 hour or
6 hours, as appropriate ….………………………………..………………………………….
.2 If the reserve source of energy is a battery:
i) Check its siting and installation …………………………...…………………………...
ii) Check its condition by specific gravity measurement or voltage measurement ….
iii) With the battery off charge and the maximum required radio installation load
connected to the reverse source of energy, check the battery voltage and
discharge current ………………………………………………………………………..
vi) The charger(s) are capable of re-charging the reserve battery within 10 hours ….

5. VHF RADIO INSTALLATION

5.1 VHF transceiver:

.1 Operation on channels 6,13 and 16 …………………………………………………………
.2 The equipment is within frequency tolerance ……………………………………….……..
.3 The radio frequency power output and transmission line quality ……..………………….
.4 Correct operation of all controls including priority of control units ……………………….
.5 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources
of energy ……………………………………………………………………………………….
.6 Operation of the VHF control unit(s) or portable VHF equipment provided for
navigational safety from bridge wings …..…………………………………………………..

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 .7 Correct operation by on-air contact with a coast station or other ship …………………..
.8 Correct DSC number is programmed into the unit ………………………………………...
.9 DSC distress procedure and DSC number are clearly displayed near the unit ………..

5.2 VHF DSC controller and channel 70 DSC watch receiver:

.1 Perform an off-air check and confirm that the correct Maritime Mobile Services
Identity (MMSI) is programmed in the equipment …………………………………………
.2 Correct transmission by means of a routine or test call a coast station, other ship, on-
board duplicate equipment or special test equipment …………………………………….
.3 Correct reception by means of a routine or test call from a coast station, other ship,
on-board duplicate equipment, or special test equipment ………………………………..
.4 The audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm ……………………………………………………….
.5 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources
of energy ……………………………………………………………………………………….
.6 DSC alerting available from conning position ……………………………………………...

6. MF/HF RADIO INSTALLATION

6.1 MF/HF radiotelephone equipment :

.1 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources
of energy ……………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Check the antenna tuning in all appropriate bands …………………………….…………
.3 The equipment is within frequency tolerance on all appropriate bands …………………
.4 Correct operation by contact with a coast station and/or measure radio frequency
output and transmission line quality …………………………………………………………
.5 Receiver performance by monitoring known stations on all appropriate bands ………..
.6 The control unit on the bridge has first priority for the purpose of initiating distress
alerts, if control units are provided outside the navigating bridge ……………………….
.7 Correct operation of the radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device on a
frequency other than 2182 kHz ……………………………………………………………...

6.2 MF/HF radiotelex equipment:

.1 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources
of energy ……………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Confirm that the correct selective calling number is programmed in the equipment …..
.3 Correct operation by inspection of recent hard copy or by a test with a coast radio
station …………………………………………………………………………………………..

6.3 MF/HF DSC controller:

.1 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources
of energy ……………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Confirm that the correct Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is programmed in
the equipment …………………………………………………………………………………
.3 Off-air self test programme …………………………………………………………………..
.4 Operation by means of a test call on MF and/or HF to a coast radio station if the rules
of the berth permit the use of MF/HF transmissions ..……………………………………..

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 .5 The audibility of the MF/HF DSC alarm …………………………………………………….
.6 DSC alerting available from conning position ……………………………………………...

6.4 MF/HF DSC watch receiver:

.1 Confirm that only SOLAS DSC channels are being monitored …………………………..
.2 A continues watch is being maintained whilst keying MF/HF radio transmitters ……….
.3 Correct operation by means of a test call from a coast station or other ship ...…………

7. INMARSAT SHIP EARTH STATION

7.1 The equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of
energy, and where an uninterrupted supply of information from the ship’s navigational or
other equipment is required, ensure that such information remains available in the event of
failure of the ship’s main or emergency source of electrical power …………………………….
7.2 Distress function by means of an approved test procedure, where possible ………………….
7.3 Correct operation by inspection of recent hard copy or by test call …………………………….
7.4 Check distress function only if permitted to carry out test by the coast earth station …………

8. FACILITIES FOR RECEPTION OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION

8.1 NAVTEX receiver:

.1 Correct operation by monitoring incoming messages or by inspecting recent hard
copy …………………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Run the self-test programme, if provided …………………………………………………..

8.2 Enhanced Group Call (EGC) receiver:

.1 Correct operation and area by monitoring incoming messages or by inspecting recent
hard copy ………………………………………………………………………………………
.2 Run the self-test programme, if provided …………………………………………………..

8.3 HF NBDP:
.1 Correct operation by monitoring incoming messages or by inspecting recent hard
copy …………………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Run the self-test programme, if provided …………………………………………………..

9. FLOAT FREE SATELLITE EPIRB

9.1 Position and mounting for float free operation …………………………………………………….

9.2 Visual inspection for defects …………………………………………………………………………
9.3 Carry out self-test routine ………………………………………………………………………...….

9.4 The EPIRB ID is clearly marked on the outside of the equipment and, where possible,
decode the EPIRB identity number and confirm that is correct ………………………………….
9.5 Battery expiry date :
9.6 Hydrostatic release and expiry date:

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 10. TWO-WAY VHF RADIOTELEPHONE APPARATUS FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT

10.1 Correct operation on Channel 16 and one other by testing with another fixed or portable
VHF installation ………...……………………………………………………………………………..
10.2 Check the battery charging arrangements where re-chargeable batteries are used ………….
10.3 Battery expiry dates if primary cells are used ……………………………………………………..
10.4 Fixed installation provided in a survival craft, where appropriate ……………………………….

11. RADAR TRANSPONDERS

11.1 Position and mounting ……………………………………………………………………………….

11.2 Functioning test using on board 9 GHz radar, if possible ………………………………………..
11.3 Battery expiry date : 1. 2.

12. RADARS

12.1 Satisfactory functioning of equipment ………………………………………………………………

12.2 Capability to be operated individually and simultaneously, where two radars are required to
be carried (for radars installed on or after 1st of September 1984) ……………………………...
12.3 Radar(s) connected to emergency generator (for radars installed on or after 1 st of
September 1984) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
12.4 Capability to operate on 9 GHz frequency …………………………………………………………

13. AUTOMATIC RADAR PLOTTING AID (ARPA)

13.1 Satisfactory functioning of equipment ………………………………………………………………

13.2 Radar facilities operation (if ARPA integral part of radar) ………………………………………..
13.3 Acquisition, if test means is provided ……………………………………………………………….
.1 Manual ………………………………………………………………………………………….
.2 Automatic ………………………………………………………………………………………
13.4 Audible/visual operational warnings ………………………………………………………………..

14. RECEIVER FOR GLOBALNAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GPS)

14.1 Satisfactory Operation ………………………………………………………………………………..

15. AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS)

15.1 Satisfactory Operation ………………………………………………………………………………..

16. SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)

16.1 Satisfactory Operation ………………………………………………………………………………..

17. TEST EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS

17.1 Test equipment and spare parts in accordance with the sea areas in which the ship trades ..

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 17.2 For at “sea – maintenance”, additional documentation, test equipment and spares ………….

18. DOCUMENTATION

18.1 Valid Radio Station License issued by the flag administration …………………………………..
18.2 Up-to-date ITU publications ………………………………………………………………………….
18.3 Radio log book is kept and entries made according to Regulations …………………………….
18.4 Operating manuals for all equipment ……………………………………………………………….
18.5 Service manuals for all equipment when at “sea-maintenance” is the declared option ………
18.6 Shore-based maintenance agreement provided on board ……………………………………….

19. WATCHES:

Details of operator’s certificate of competency:

Name of Operator Class Number Issued by Date of issue

1.
2.
3.
4.

20. ADDITIONAL RADIOCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

21. EXEMPTIONS

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 PART B – PERIODICAL / RENEWAL SURVEY
In addition to Part A – Initial Survey, the following items are to be surveyed

22. CURRENT CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECORDS

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 22.1 The validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio / Safety Certificate ………………………………...

22.2 The validity of all other certificates including Class ………………………………………………

22.3 The ship’s complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate ……………….

22.4 Master, officers and ratings complies are certified as per STCW Convention …………………

22.5 Any alterations in the equipment of the ship affecting the Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Certificate are listed in the table of “Remarks” …………………………………………………….

22.6 Any renewals and / or replacements affecting the Record of Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Certificate are listed in the table of “Remarks” …………………………………………………….

22.7 An updated Record of Cargo Ship Safety Radio is kept onboard ………………………………

22.8 Documentary evidence that the actual capacity of the battery has been proved in port within
the last 12 months ……………………………………………………………………………………

23. REMARKS

Item

24. RECOMMENDATIONS

Following repairs / renewals carried out:

Following recommendations imposed:

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 THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above mentioned ship has been surveyed by the undersigned Radio Surveyor
and witnessed by Surveyor to MARITIME BUREAU OF SHIPPING. The ship complies with the provisions of
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as modified by the Protocol of 1988 relating
thereto.

1. PERIODICAL SURVEY:

The Cargo Ship Safety Radio Cert. No. was endorsed on

2. INITIAL/RENEWAL SURVEY:

A short term Cargo Ship Safety Radio Cert. No. was issued on

valid until

I recommend:

The issuance of a full term S.R. Certificate valid until

No full term S.R Certificate to be issued (see notes under “Remarks”)

Surveyed by Radio Surveyor Witnessed by MBS Surveyor

Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Signature: Signature:

Seal Seal

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