Chapter 2. Safety, MJM 40z Owner’s Guide page 2
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SAFETY and some USCG REQUIREMENTS
2.1
B
INDER
M
ANUALS
The equipment suppliers’ manuals in the accompanying binders have many
safety notices that relate to their products, their operation and maintenance and
their use in the boat. Ensure that you understand this essential information
before you operate the boat. Spend time reviewing the safety procedures, how
safety equipment works and where It’s stowed. Instruct guests in safety
procedures.
2.2
S
TANDARD
E
QUIPMENT
VHF Radio
BREAKER PANEL
settings:
ELECTRONICS
breaker on. The
VHF RADIO
may be used for receiving weather broadcasts, communicating with harbors,
locks (ch13), bridges (ch 9), marinas, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), rescue
services boats and other boats. The USCG monitors channel 16. If you normally
have your radio tuned to channel 16 you can listen for emergency calls from
nearby boats or be able to make an emergency call quickly. Don’t use Channel
16 for a private conversation.
MMSI Number
The radio has Digital Selective Calling
(DSC)
. It’s arguably the
most important piece of safety equipment on the boat. There’s a one-button
emergency transmit button that sends a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
number to the USCG. The signal identifies the boat. It’s interfaced with GPS so
your position will be sent with the emergency message. The Automatic
Identification System (AIS) will report your MMSI number to other vessels and
you will see their MMSI number.
If you sell your boat, the
MMSI
number is
normally transferred with it but the new owner should update the information.
In addition to the safety function, an
MMSI
number is like a phone number. You
can make a call to another
DSC
-equipped vessel if you know its MMSI number.
Only the vessel being called will receive the hail.
BoatUS
http://www.boatus.com/MMSI/
is authorized by the Federal
Communications Commission and the USCG to assign MMSI numbers. The
Installation and Operation Instructions
for the
VHF RADIO
included in the binder
explains how to install the MMSI number in your radio. It also explains how to
use the
VHF RADIO
. It may be downloaded at:
https://raymarine.app.box.com/s/grwg60669c5sozf6iolq/1/2757682985
The Horn
BREAKER PANEL
settings:
HORN
breaker on. The USCG requires a
“Sound Producing Device” for signals under many circumstances. The HORN is
operated from a switch on the
CONSOLE SWITCH PANEL
at the helm. The
adjacent
UNDERWAY HORN/ANCHOR
switch has programmed signals. (See
page 16.)
Electronics fail. It’s wise to have a portable VHF radio, GPS receiver,
SEARCHLIGHT
and
HORN that are battery operated and hand held
.
Fire Extinguishers
Se
e EMERGENCY DIAGRAM
page 5
for Fire Extinguisher
locations when the boat is delivered.
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Se
e EMERGENCY DIAGRAM
page 5.
To send a distress call (without
specifying its nature) press and hold the
red distress
key for 3 seconds. See
Ray218E/Ray55E Installation and
Operation Instructions.
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