33
Equipment for Sound Signals
Vessels 12m+ must carry a whistle and bell. Vessels 100m+ must also carry a gong.
Rule 33 specifies required sound signal equipment.
a
A vessel of 12 metres or more in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell.
b
A vessel of 100 metres or more in length shall, in addition, be provided with a gong.
c
Vessels less than 12 metres are not obliged to carry these but must have some means of making an efficient sound signal.
Key Takeaways
1
12m+: whistle and bell required
2
100m+: whistle, bell, AND gong required
3
Under 12m: some means of sound signal required
4
Equipment must meet technical specifications in Annex III
Common Mistakes
Not carrying a gong on vessels 100m or more
Small vessels having no means of making sound signals at all
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