Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] home-built strobe location beacon

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

Jay,

I don't see anything in COLREGS specific to submarines except that naval 
submarines have various exemptions and customized lighting as deemed 
reasonable.  I believe the ABS requirement for a location device is 
limited to just that, aiding in location of a sub that has surfaced.  
However, you make a good point about COLREG lighting which is a 
requirement we haven't talked about much.  If Rule 22(d) applies to 
small subs then things are not too bad.  But if we fall under Rule 22(c) 
then we should probably be looking at some reasonable solutions that 
will survive a bit of external pressure.

Jon


Jay K. Jeffries wrote:
> At one time the US Coast Guard required a strobe light on all surfaced subs
> as part of the Rules of the Road.  This requirement was deleted to conform
> to international regulations and not sure where it stands now.  Need to look
> at the USCG COLREGS for submarine lighting requirements, this is the
> over-riding authority.
> R/Jay
>   




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