User Guide

Installation Manual 6 Y1-03-0208 Rev.A
3 Installation
IMPORTANT: IMO REGULATIONS MANDATES that after the physical installation
has been successfully completed, all ships data and settings be entered into the AIS
transponder. See Section 4 for further instructions.
3.1 Installation Requirements
General Requirements
Please note that international conventions, regulations, instructions and guidelines have to be
adhered to when installing the NAUTICAST.
The following points must be observed before installation can commence:
- Permission by the local authority to install such a device must be granted.
- Trained service personnel must undertake the installation.
- The NAUTICAST must be fitted in a suitable place on the bridge.
- The VHF and GPS Antennas must be installed in a suitable position, where excellent
reception conditions apply (refer to Chapter 3.10 Installation of VHF antenna – page 28)
- All available interfaces must be installed.
- The vessels power supply must suffice, and the GMDSS power supply has to be used.
- Installation of the pilot plug in conning position (close to the pilot working place).
3.2 Installation Overview
Survey
AIS is considered part of the ship’s radio station and is surveyed together with radio installation.
Surveys on SOLAS Convention ships should be carried out in accordance with the rules laid
down in IMO Res. A 746(18) "Survey Guidelines under the harmonized system of survey and
certification" (R) 8, and "Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974."
The NAUTICAST consists of one unit, which integrates all necessary modules.