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    The document summarizes updates to performance standards for shipborne VHF radio installations. It notes that equipment may need to be updated by January 2024 to comply with changes to the ITU Radio Regulations. Specific equipment from manufacturers like Furuno, JRC, and Tokyo Keiki is discussed and guidance is provided on required software updates or replacements needed to meet standards. Ship owners are advised to work with classification societies to verify compliance during radio surveys after January 2024.

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    ABS REGULATORY

    NEWS
    No.06/2023

    UPDATE TO SHIPBORNE VHF RADIO


    PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    Circular MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 was approved at the 104th session of the IMO’s Maritime
    Safety Committee. This circular indicates that incompatibility may exist between VHF
    radiocommunication equipment installed on ships and on shore due to amendments in the
    ITU Radio Regulations – Edition 2020. Shipborne VHF installations are to be updated by
    the first radio survey after 01 January 2024.

    SHIPBORNE VHF PERFORMANCE KEY NOTES


    STANDARDS
    • Shipborne VHF radiocommunication
    According to the performance standards for shipborne VHF equipment should be updated by the first
    radio installations capable of communication and digital radio survey after 01 January 2024
    selective calling (resolution A.803(19), as amended), VHF
    • Installations may require software/firmware
    radiocommunication equipment should comply with the Radio to be updated or replaced to meet the
    Regulations. The ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences performance standards contained in
    in 2012, 2015 and 2019 have made extensive changes to appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations
    appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations. While these changes do
    not affect the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System • References:
    MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3
    (GMDSS), they do affect the use of frequencies used for VHF
    ITU Radio Regulations – Edition 2020
    meteorological, broadcasts, port operations, Vessel Traffic
    Service (VTS), navigational and urgent marine information.

    Most of the existing equipment may already be in compliance


    with these requirements. However, equipment that is unable to comply with the performance standards will
    need to be updated or replaced.

    Appendix 18 of the ITU Radio Regulations – Edition 2020 requires 4-digit channels, whereas previous editions
    required 2-digit channels. The table below details the new channel list.
    Transmitting Frequencies (MHz) Port Operations & Ship Movement
    Channel
    From Ship From Coast Single Two Remark
    Designator
    Stations Stations Frequency Frequency
    1078 156.925 156.925 X
    2078 161.525 X RX Only
    1019 156.950 156.950 X
    2019 161.550 X RX Only
    1079 156.975 156.975 X
    2079 161.575 X RX Only
    1020 157.000 157.000 X
    2020 161.600 X RX Only
    1027 157.350 157.350 X
    1028 157.400 157.400 X

    1 | ABS Regulatory News, No. 06/2023 | 22 February 2023


    MANUFACTURER’S ADVICE
    Manufacturers have advised the following for the makes and models listed below.
    FURUNO
    Equipment Status/Action
    FM-8500
    Equipment is non-compliant and software updates are unavailable. Equipment is to
    FM-8700
    be retrofitted with FM-8900S.
    FM-8800S/D
    If software version is lower than ver.4.01, then the equipment will require a software
    upgrade.
    FM-8900S
    Equipment with software version ver.4.01 or higher is compliant and no software
    upgrade is required.
    JRC
    Equipment Status/Action
    JHS-31
    JHS-32A
    Discontinued – Retrofit with suggested JHS-800S.
    JHS-32B
    JHS-33A
    JHS-770S / JHS780D
    Requires software update.
    Up to S/N: BK28463
    JHS-770S / JHS780D
    From to S/N: BK28464 Complies – No further action necessary.
    JHS-800S

    JHS-770s / JHS780D Required Software Version


    NTE-770S/780D – VHF
    Serial Number BK28463 or before requires ver.2.01
    Transformer
    NCM-1770 – VHF Controller Serial Number BJ33106 or before requires ver.2.01
    NCM-2000 – Channel Selector Serial Number BP39800 or before requires ver.1.10
    TOKYO KEIKI
    Equipment Status/Action
    RSS201A
    RU224A Does not support 4-digit channel display. Suggest replacement with TRV-2000.
    TRV-1000
    TRV-2000 Complies with new channeling arrangements.

    SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION


    Approved GMDSS service suppliers will document compliance and provide guidance through the standard
    GMDSS check sheets when attending for the vessel’s annual verifications associated with the first scheduled
    radio survey after 01 January 2024. Vessel management is encouraged to confirm actions needed to bring the
    vessel into compliance in a timely manner. The GMDSS check sheets will be referenced in a normal manner
    by the attending surveyor in order to complete the scheduled Periodic or Renewal Safety Radio Survey.

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    2 | ABS Regulatory News, No. 06/2023 | 22 February 2023

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