8.
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Rigging equipment shall be installed and maintained to conform
with recognized codes and practices as well as the BNL standard pertaining to
material handling equipment.
9.
COMMUNICATIONS
a.
Radios
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All vessels operating off shore, i.e., oceans, bays,|
or
sounds, shall be equipped with SSByVHE FM with adequate channels to insure trans—
mission of operational ot emergency messages and the receipt of weather information.
Citizens band radio, although useful on routine tasks, is not an adequate
substitute.
b.
Emergency Power
Radio equipped vessels shall have an emergency source of
power,
either a generator or a battery.
c.
Reporting
All operating vessels shall make the following daily radio
or telephone reports to designated home base if applicable.
i.
Any change in the cruise plan affecting the planned
course, position, ETA, or destination.
ii.
Any equipment failure affecting the capability of the’
vessel.
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iv.
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Adverse weather.
Personnel injuries.
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