PT 7, Ch 9, Section 3.1.4 states that the main navigation workstation needs to be outfitted with an internal communications system. To meet this requirements, M/S MERSol is equipped with a public address system (PA), an internal telephone communication system, and a talk back system. The internal telephone system runs through the entire vessel, there are 61 locations connected to the system which reaches from the bridge to the ECR, cabins, machinery spaces, workshops, and all other relevant locations onboard. Out of the 61 locations, 4 of them are located on the bridge.

The talk back system on M/S MERSol, connects the bridge between the ECR, Boat deck forward, and Main deck aft. The public address system runs through the entire vessel, the peripherals belonging to the system are located at all relevant locations, in similar fashion to the internal communication system. The PA system can be used to broadcast spoken messages and alarms. Especially in a case of emergency PA system has an important role.
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