CONFIDENTIAL/LOCSEN
j.
Echo Sounder.
k.
All bridge illumination/warning lights/running lights etc to have
dim-to-zero facilities.
3. ACTION INFORMATION ARRANGEMENTS.
To cover gun direction, gun control and
gun safety arrangements only (Part B, para 2 refers).
4.
METEOROLOGICAL ARRANGEMENTS
a. Wind speed and direction instruments
NOTE: An output to SEA ARCHER is required (Part B, paragraph 2 refers)7.
b. To be fitted fbnw facsimile receiver (commercial miniaturised)
pending introduction of shore facilities in Hong Kong in 1980's.
5.
OCEANOGRAPHIC ARRANGEMENTS.
Nil.
6.
SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS. Nil.
7.
IFF/SIF. Transponder and Interrogator.
8.
The following are required:
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.
a. Searchlight - for night boarding/illegal immigrant identification -
preferably with remote control.
C.
NOTE: This requirement can be combined with that of Part D,
para 8a, if compatible.
Hand-held night viewer (NSR 6544).
Light-weight Thermal Imager from Common Module Programme
(due in service in 1980).
a.
NOTE:
Suitable mountings are required adjacent to the bridge
for b and c above
In addition, DGW(N)/DG Ships are to investigate the provision of
'VISTA' for the ships. This is understood to be an Army portable
equipment requiring minimal on board facilities. It is a remotely
controlled air vehicle which would significantly improve visual
surveillance.
9
CONFIDENTIAL/LOCSEN