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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.

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