
      A self-propelled tank vessel of at least 10,000 gross tons as
    measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage
    measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the
    Secretary under section 14104 of this title shall be equipped with
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        (1) a dual radar system with short-range and long-range
      capabilities, each with true-north features;
        (2) an electronic relative motion analyzer that is at least
      functionally equivalent to equipment complying with
      specifications established by the Secretary of Transportation;
        (3) an electronic position-fixing device;
        (4) adequate communications equipment;
        (5) a sonic depth finder;
        (6) a gyrocompass; and
        (7) up-to-date charts.

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      Section 3708 requires compliance with certain minimum standards
    by a self-propelled tank vessel. These requirements apply to any
    tank vessel of 10,000 gross tons or above with no distinction being
    made as to whether or not the vessel is "primarily" constructed or
    adapted to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo
    spaces. These vessels are required to be equipped with a dual radar
    system, a computerized relative motion analyzer, an electronic
    position fixing device, adequate communications equipment, a sonic
    depth finder, a gyrocompass, and up-to-date charts.
                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1996 - Pub. L. 104-324 inserted "as measured under section 14502
    of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302
    of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
    this title" after "10,000 gross tons".

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