Operating Manual

2 89-042 Issue 5
WARNING: The use and operation of a UAIS transponder is legislated and
forms a part of the ship’s mandatory navigation equipment. It is therefore necessary
that the installation is certified (commissioned) and that certain information has to
be available before full operation of the transponder can take place. The ship’s IMO
and MMSI number has to be programmed into the transponder, as these form part
of the mandatory information that is transmitted.
WARNING: This product is sold or provided as merely an aid to navigation. It is
the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational and
seamanship skills.
WARNING: NOT ALL SHIPS CARRY AIS. The Officer of the Watch (OOW)
should always be aware that other ships and, in particular, leisure craft, fishing
boats and warships, and in some cases coastal shore stations (including Vessel
Traffic Systems (VTS) centres), might not be fitted with UAIS. The OOW should
always be aware that UAIS that is fitted on other ships as a mandatory carriage
requirement, might, under certain circumstances, be switched off based on the
Master’s professional judgement.
WARNING: The use of a Megger (High Voltage Insulation Tester) may damage
the equipment and therefore should not be used.
WARNING: Do not operate the equipment when persons are closer than 3
metres from the antenna. If any person (e.g. the operator) must be closer, then a
grounded RF shield should be interposed between that person and the antenna.
1.3 Rules of Operation Licensing
IMPORTANT: Operation of the UAIS Transponder is a part of the international radio
regulations and therefore the ship must possess a current VHF radio telephone
licence listing the UAIS system, and the equipment must be registered (Call Sign
and MMSI number). Please contact the relevant authority in your country for further
information.
1.4 Disclaimer
Information contained in this manual is correct at time of going to print, but is liable
to change without notice. McMurdo Limited disclaims any liability for consequences
arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the manuals and documentation provided
with this product.