# The Merchant Shipping (Navigational Equipment) Regulations 1993, Regulation 15: Emergency steering position


Ships of 150 tons and over which are provided with emergency steering positions shall at least be provided with a telephone or other means of communication for relaying heading information to such positions. In addition, ships of 500 tons gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 15th February 1993 shall be provided with arrange ments for supplying visual compass readings to the emergency steering position.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/69/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-navigational-equipment-regulations-1993/regulation-15
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