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authorised to undertake type approval of equipment on behalf of AMSA in accordance with that agreement.

20 Navigational systems and equipment — installation and use requirements etc
[SOLAS V/19]
       (1) The owner of a vessel must ensure that navigational systems or equipment:
(a) are fitted and used in accordance with Regulation 19 of Chapter V of SOLAS; and
(b) meet the functional requirements mentioned in that regulation; and
(c) are installed, tested and maintained to minimise malfunction.
Note   Regulation 19 of Chapter V of SOLAS provides for the carriage of specified navigational systems and equipment for certain kinds of vessels. It also includes functionality and use requirements.
       (2) For a vessel carrying an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) — the master of the vessel and all deck watchkeeping officers must have completed an approved training course in its use in accordance with Part A of Chapter II of the STCW Code.
       (3) The master of a vessel must ensure that:
(a) any automatic identification system installed on a vessel is used; and
(b) the use of that system is in accordance with the Revised Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), adopted by IMO Resolution A.1106(29), as amended from time to time; and
(c) if the system is turned off — AMSA is advised.
       (4) The owner of a vessel must not direct, or request, any person to turn off the automatic identification system installed on the vessel.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (5) An offence against subsection (4) is a strict liability offence.
       (6) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (4).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.

21 Long-range identification and tracking of vessels
[SOLAS V/19-1]
       (1) This section applies to a vessel to which Regulation 19-1 of Chapter V of SOLAS applies.
       (2) The owner of a vessel must ensure that:
(a) the following information is transmitted automatically in accordance with Regulation 19-1 of Chapter V of SOLAS:
 (i) the identity of the vessel;
 (ii) the position (latitude and longitude) of the vessel;
 (iii) the date and time the position information is provided; and
(b) the vessel is fitted with the systems and equipment that meet the performance standards and functional requirements of Regulation 19-1 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (3) The master of a vessel must not switch off any system or equipment mentioned in Regulation 19-1 of Chapter V of SOLAS.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (4) However, the master may switch off the system or equipment only if:
(a) its operation will compromise the safety or security of the vessel; and
(b) the Administration has been informed; and
(c)  a