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Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

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Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations, 2002

Part 3 : Non-GMDSS Requirements

29. Use of VHF radiotelephone installation

 

Every radiotelephone operator using the VHF radiotelephone installation must have practical knowledge of operating the VHF equipment and general knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations applying to VHF radiotelephone communications and specifically that part of those Regulations relating to distress signals and traffic, alarm, urgency and safety signals.