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Paragraph 7 Navigation and Position Indication

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(7.1)

Manned submersible craft shall be:—

(7.1.1)

fitted with a compass;

(7.1.2)

fitted with an adequate means of determining the distance of the craft from the seabed;

(7.1.3)

provided with an adequate means of visual look-out ahead of the craft or be fitted with equipment to determine and avoid obstacles when submerged;

(7.1.4)

fitted with such gauges or instruments to provide a continuous read-out of depth to the crew; a minimum of two such instruments shall be fitted; one of which shall be a dial gauge; they shall not share a common hull penetration;

(7.1.5)

fitted with equipment to indicate heel and trim;

(7.1.6)

fitted with a visual means of position indication for use when on the surface, including highly visible paint, and strobe light;

(7.1.7)

fitted with a sonic location device to provide position indication in an emergency when submerged;

(7.1.8)

be equipped with a timepiece which does not use the main power supply.