Action to be taken in case of RADAR Failure :-

      Single RADAR Failure (X Band or S Band)  :

    • Inform Master.

    • Firstly, Navigate the vessel safely with the other RADAR(If fitted).
    • Reduce speed if appropriate.

    • Try to identify the cause for RADAR Failure by Troubleshooting as per Manufacturer Manual.

    • Inform VTS / Port Authority & Company Agent.

    • Keep a record of all events.

    Both RADAR Failure (X Band & S Band) : 

    • Inform Master.
    • Reduce Speed of the vessel.
    • Post extra lookouts.
    • Do manual plotting by obtaining Bearing and Range of the target vessels from AIS.
    • Monitor the position of the vessels in vicinity.
    • Monitor the proximity to any danger to Navigation.
    • Inform VTS / Port Authority & Company agent.
    • DO NOT SWITCH ON NUC LIGHTS / SHAPES
    • Pass at a safe distance from all Navigational Hazards by using PI (Parallel Indexing) in ECDIS.
    • Broadcast SAFETY Message in VHF CH70(Alert) & CH 16.

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