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GMDSS, Radio Survey & Navigation Equipment
Annual radio surveys and service of GMDSS, navigation equipment, gyro compass and VDR, with a survey report for your ship’s records.
- Annual radio survey
- Navigation equipment
- Survey report
About this service
Communication and navigation you can rely on
A radio survey checks that a ship’s communication and navigation equipment works and meets the required standards. Berth Marine inspects and tests the equipment, repairs and calibrates communication and voyage systems, and provides a detailed report.
Regular surveys keep the vessel safer on passage and in line with international maritime conventions.
What we do
Scope of service
GMDSS equipment
Inspection of VHF and MF/HF radios, Inmarsat and other satellite communication systems and EPIRBs.
Radio communication checks
Test calls and distress signal tests, and audio quality checks with shore stations, ships and aircraft.
Navigation equipment
Radar, ECDIS, AIS and other navigation aids inspected and tested for accuracy and performance.
Gyro compass survey
Gyro compass survey and compass calibration checks.
VDR service
Service of the voyage data recorder.
Back-up systems
Verification that back-up communication and navigation systems are ready to be used.
Survey report
Findings and any deficiencies documented for the ship’s records and compliance.
Good to know
Radio survey scope
We carry out APT and COC radio surveys, control, standardisation and testing of all radio devices, and repair and calibration of communication and voyage systems.
What to send with your request
- Vessel name and IMO number
- Port and expected dates (ETA / ETD)
- Equipment maker and model, if known
- Short description of the job or defect
- Photos, drawings or the RFQ list
- Class or survey requirement, if any
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Common questions
What is included in the annual radio survey?
Inspection and testing of GMDSS radio equipment, communication checks, navigation equipment checks and a report for the ship’s records.
Can you repair defective radio or navigation equipment?
Yes. We repair and calibrate communication and voyage systems found defective during the survey.
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Need this service onboard?
Send the vessel, port and requirement. We confirm what we can attend and reply with a quotation.