GB17577-2020
The standard format of navigational warnings in People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国航行警告标准格式
GB 17577-2020 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for The standard format of navigational warnings in People's Republic of China. It appears in the Machinery compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2021.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard is mandatory for the drafting, broadcasting, and usage of Chinese and English navigational warnings along the coastal waters of the People's Republic of China. It applies to maritime safety administrations, coast radio stations, and vessels operating in these waters. It does not apply to inland river navigational warnings unless specifically referenced. The standard references GB 4696 for navigation aids.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the structural composition and formatting requirements for navigational warning documents. It defines the essential elements including the title, serial number, warning grade (ROUTINE, IMPORTANT, VITAL), broadcasting station, and delivery time. Strict adherence to the document template is required for all maritime safety administrations. The standard outlines the fundamental structure of the warning message text, which consists of a number, area, basic content, and issuing unit. It details the specific formatting rules for geographical coordinates, time expressions (using Beijing Time for Chinese and UTC for English), and the identification codes for various regional Maritime Safety Administrations (MSA). Furthermore, the standard categorizes warning messages into seven main types: aids to navigation, navigational hazards, overwater and underwater activities, military exercises, distress and rescue operations, designated areas, and maritime security. It provides standardized vocabulary and sentence structures for each category to ensure clarity and consistency in communication.
Testing methods
While this standard does not involve traditional laboratory testing, it establishes specific evaluation procedures for message formatting and broadcasting. Key procedural checks include verifying the accuracy of geographical coordinates, the correct usage of time formats, and the appropriate application of standardized vocabulary for different hazard categories. Compliance is assessed through the review of the drafted warning messages before dissemination by the coast radio stations.
FAQs
What products or operations are regulated under GB 17577-2020?
GB 17577-2020 regulates the drafting, broadcasting, and usage of navigational warnings in China's coastal waters. It applies to maritime safety administrations and vessels needing to communicate hazards like aids to navigation issues, underwater activities, and military exercises.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 17577-2009 version?
Yes, the 2020 version adds contact information for drafters, updates the format for serial numbers, and includes new categories for large-scale public events and maritime security warnings. It also introduces requirements for dangerous obstructions and towing definitions.
How does GB 17577-2020 handle time expressions in navigational warnings?
The standard mandates that Chinese navigational warnings use Beijing Time, while English warnings must use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The format for English warnings is strictly defined as DDHHMMUTC MoMoMo YY.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- R22
- ICS
- 03.220.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Transport
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Transport
Relationships
Replaces:GB 17577-2009