37. Nautical Equipment

The Azimuth Circle is mounted on the repeater compass. By means of a prism and reflection mirror, sunlight is projected in the form of a line on to the compass card through a slit, thus making it possible to observe the sun. The most common types are listed below. When ordering, please specify the name of the manufacturer.

A newly designed self recording barometer. Very compact with a wide recording range. Can be installed in an indoor or outdoor instrument shelter. Provides an inked record of the station pressure for 24 hours or 7 days. Furnished with 7 days revolution recording paper for one year (55 sheets) and gear for one day drum rotation. One day recording paper is available upon request.

A newly designed self recording barometer. Very compact with a wide recording range. Can be installed in an indoor or outdoor instrument shelter. Provides an inked record of the station pressure for 24 hours or 7 days. Furnished with 7 days revolution recording paper for one year (55 sheets) and gear for one day drum rotation. One day recording paper is available upon request.

A compact, portable thermo-hygrometer that monitors atmospheric temperature and humidity by single unit.

A compact, portable thermo-hygrometer that monitors atmospheric temperature and humidity by single unit.

Complying with the ?Rules of Navigation? established by The Suez Canal Authority, which states that ships which go through the canal during the night must be equipped with The Suez Canal Searchlight. The lamp must have a luminous intensity of a single light beam not less than 3 x 106 (3 million) candela, which is equivalent to a high efficiency lamp of 2,000 watts for vessels up to 30,000 S.C. tons gross and 3,000 watts for vessels over 30,000 S.C. tons gross. The searchlights must have a certificate issued by one of the Classification Societies such as N.K., Lloyd, etc. and must be equipped with a 2 lamp carrier that can be turned into position to let the lamp focus directly on the reflector. Available in a floor mounting type or ceiling mounting type. The most popular model is the floor mounting, manual operated type as listed below. This type is also available for use with incandescent lamps or halogen lamps.

A wide variety of binoculars are available. The most popular types in the marine field are listed below. Furnished with a case.

Complying with the ?Rules of Navigation? established by The Suez Canal Authority, which states that ships which go through the canal during the night must be equipped with The Suez Canal Searchlight. The lamp must have a luminous intensity of a single light beam not less than 3 x 106 (3 million) candela, which is equivalent to a high efficiency lamp of 2,000 watts for vessels up to 30,000 S.C. tons gross and 3,000 watts for vessels over 30,000 S.C. tons gross. The searchlights must have a certificate issued by one of the Classification Societies such as N.K., Lloyd, etc. and must be equipped with a 2 lamp carrier that can be turned into position to let the lamp focus directly on the reflector. Available in a floor mounting type or ceiling mounting type. The most popular model is the floor mounting, manual operated type as listed below. This type is also available for use with incandescent lamps or halogen lamps.

Multi-purpose search-light, suitable for many types of ocean-going vessels. Used with a halogen lamp. Made of seawater resistant aluminium with toughened front glass.

A compact, lightweight, handheld marine transceiver providing full communications capabilities aboard large commercial vessels. For use in the pilothouse, on deck during operations, or at the head of the tow.

Made of cast brass with a highly polished finish. The size is determined by measuring the bell mouth opening. The required size is over 300 mm diameter for the vessels of length greater than 20 mtr.

Signal lights for cargo ships carrying dangerous cargoes (the explosive and organic peroxide cargo ships over 300 G. T., high pressure gas and ignitable liquid bulk cargo ships over 1,000 G.T.). These lights conform to the Maritime Traffic Safety Law. One all-round red flashing light, with 2 mile range visibility, flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of between 120 and 140 flashes per minute. Available with a glass or polycarbonate lens.

According to the 1983 amendment to the SOLAS regulations 1974 in Chapter III Regulation 6, at least 3 two-way radiotelephones shall be provided on every cargo ship of 500 gross tons or more. The two-way radiotelephone enables communication between the survival craft, the ship, and the rescue boat Precautions shall be taken to prevent the inadvertent selection of VHF channel 16 on equipment capable of being operated on that frequency. A watertight model is required for satisfying GMDSS requirements (1988 amendment).

Made of Exlan bunting (synthetic fibre sometimes called Creslan, which has the appearance of wool). Can be ordered individually or as complete sets. Sets include the following : 26 alphabet flags, 11 pennants (10 numeral and 1 answering) and 3 substitutes.

All lights comply with the requirements of “Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972” of IMCO (Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization). Available with a polycarbonate lens and polycarbonate case or a glass lens and a metal case. Both types meet the regulations for A-2 Class vessels.

All lights comply with the requirements of “Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972” of IMCO (Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization). Available with a polycarbonate lens and polycarbonate case or a glass lens and a metal case. Both types meet the regulations for A-2 Class vessels.

All lights comply with the requirements of “Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972” of IMCO (Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization). Available with a polycarbonate lens and polycarbonate case or a glass lens and a metal case. Both types meet the regulations for A-2 Class vessels.

All lights comply with the requirements of “Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972” of IMCO (Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization). Available with a polycarbonate lens and polycarbonate case or a glass lens and a metal case. Both types meet the regulations for A-2 Class vessels.