In Compliance with Solas Ch-IV, Reg 13 (Gmdss Batteries Requirement) A reserve source or sources of energy other than Ship's main and Emergency sources of electrical power shall be capable of operating GMDSS equipment's for: (a) 1 h on ships provided with an emergency source of electrical power (b) 6 h on ships not provided with an emergency source of electrical power Note: The reserve source energy should also power emergency lighting fitted in the GMDSS console (reg 6.2.4) Battery Charger: When a means of automatically charging GMDSS batteries is provided , it should be capable … [Read more...]