{"id":"F2006L01662","name":"Marine Orders - Part 27: Radio Equipment, Issue 3 (Order No. 4 of 2006)","slug":"marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":59383,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L01662-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 27","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":null,"content":"![](image.001.jpeg) \n\nMARINE ORDERS\n\n#### Part 27\n\n#### Radio Equipment\n\n## Issue 3\n\n```html\n

Order No. 4 of 2006

Pursuant to subsection 425(1AA) of the Navigation Act 1912, I hereby make this Order repealing Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 2, and substituting the attached Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 3, to come into operation on 1 July 2006.

Dianne Rimington
Acting Chief Executive Officer
29 May 2006

\n```","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Radio Equipment","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Radio Equipment","content":"![](image.001.jpeg) \n\nMARINE ORDERS\n\n#### Part 27\n\n#### Radio Equipment\n\n## Issue 3\n\n```html\n

Order No. 4 of 2006

Pursuant to subsection 425(1AA) of the Navigation Act 1912, I hereby make this Order repealing Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 2, and substituting the attached Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 3, to come into operation on 1 July 2006.

Dianne Rimington
Acting Chief Executive Officer
29 May 2006

\n```","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Issue 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Issue 3","content":"## Issue 3\n\n```html\n

Order No. 4 of 2006

Pursuant to subsection 425(1AA) of the Navigation Act 1912, I hereby make this Order repealing Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 2, and substituting the attached Marine Orders, Part 27, Issue 3, to come into operation on 1 July 2006.

Dianne Rimington
Acting Chief Executive Officer
29 May 2006

\n```","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functional requirements","content":"##### 7 Functional requirements\n\n7.1 Every SOLAS ship, while at sea, must be capable of meeting the functional requirements set out in Regulation 4 of Chapter IV of SOLAS.\n\n7.2 Every non-SOLAS ship, while at sea, must be capable of providing for the safety of the ship, particularly the ability to:\n\n (a) perform ship-to-shore distress alerting by two independent means;\n (b) transmit ship-to-ship distress alerting;\n (c) transmit and receive on-scene communications, including appropriate SAR co-ordinating communications;\n (d) transmit locating signals, unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary; and\n (e) receive maritime safety information.\n\nThe installation on the ship must be capable of assisting other ships in distress, particularly the ability to:\n\n (f) receive shore-to-ship distress alerting; and\n (g) receive ship-to-ship distress alerting.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specific requirements","content":"##### 8 Specific requirements\n\n8.1 The radio installations[\\[4\\]](#_ftn4), equipment, watchkeeping arrangements, sources of energy, performance standards[\\[5\\]](#_ftn5), maintenance requirements,[\\[6\\]](#_ftn6) personnel[\\[7\\]](#_ftn7) and record-keeping[\\[8\\]](#_ftn8) of a SOLAS ship must comply with the relevant provisions of Regulations 6 to 18 (inclusive) of Chapter IV of SOLAS, the Radio Regulations, the STCW Convention and the STCW Code.[\\[9\\]](#_ftn9)\n\n8.2 The radio installations,[\\[10\\]](#_ftn10) equipment, watchkeeping arrangements, sources of energy,[\\[11\\]](#_ftn11) performance standards,[\\[12\\]](#_ftn12) maintenance requirements,[\\[13\\]](#_ftn13) personnel and record-keeping of a non-SOLAS ship must be such as to adequately enable the functional requirements set out in 7.2 to be met,[\\[14\\]](#_ftn14) and comply with the relevant provisions of the Radio Regulations, the STCW Convention and the STCW Code.[\\[15\\]](#_ftn15)\n\n8.3 For the purposes of section 231E of the Navigation Act, Appendix 7 specifies the prescribed form of a radio log-book.[\\[16\\]](#_ftn16)\n\n8.4 A ship normally engaged in harbour duties must:[\\[17\\]](#_ftn17)\n\n (a) be fitted with a VHF radio installation complying with A1(a) and A1(b) of Appendix 6; and\n (b) be provided with:\n (i) an approved 406 MHz satellite EPIRB; or\n (ii) until 30 November 2006—an approved 1.6 GHz satellite EPIRB.\n\n8.5 There must be carried on a ship:\n\n (a) the Safety Radio, or Radio, Certificate, the Record of Equipment, any applicable Certificate of Exemption, and other relevant statutory certificates;\n (b) a copy of:\n (i) the current edition of the Marine Radio Operators Handbook, published by the Australian Communications Authority; or\n (ii) the current edition of the handbook for GMDSS ship station operators, published by AMSA;\n (c) a copy of this Part of Marine Orders;\n (d) a copy of the current edition of the Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and the Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services, published by the International Telecommunication Union;[\\[18\\]](#_ftn18)\n (e) a copy of the current edition of the Admiralty List of Radio Signals, published by the Hydrographer of the Navy (UK);18\n (f) a copy of the current edition of the List of Ship Stations, published by the International Telecommunications Union;18\n (g) a copy of the current edition of the List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile Satellite Services, published by the International Telecommunication Union; 18 and\n (h) the ship's Radio log-book.\n \\* \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Appendix 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Appendix 6","content":"### Appendix 6\n\n### GMDSS equipment for non-SOLAS ships\n\nThe following are examples of radio installations[\\[20\\]](#_ftn20) on a non-SOLAS ship that will meet the functional requirements of Provision 7.2:\n\nA. On Australian coastal voyages (sea area A3):\n\nA.1: Option 1\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz which may be separate or combined with the MF radio installation above;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of:\n (i) transmitting and receiving distress and safety communications using direct-printing telegraphy;\n (ii) initiating and receiving distress priority calls;\n (iii) transmitting and receiving general radio communications, using either radiotelephony or direct-printing telegraphy;\n (iv) receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz EPIRB;\n (g) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (h) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n\nA2: Option 2\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC Watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF/HF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF/HF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 and at least one of the distress and safety frequencies 4207.5, 6312, 12577 or 16804.5 kHz, and allowing, at any time, the selection if any of any of these distress and safety frequencies. This equipment may be combined with or separate from the above MF/HF radio installation;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz or, until 30 November 2006, a 1.6 GHz EPIRB;\n (g) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (h) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n\nB. On international voyages\n\nNon-SOLAS vessels shall be required to be fitted, in addition to equipment listed at item A above, with NAVTEX receiver when operating in NAVTEX areas.\n\nC. On voyages in sea areas A3 and A4\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC Watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF/HF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF/HF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 and at least one of the distress and safety frequencies 4207.5, 6312, 12577 or 16804.5 kHz, and allowing, at any time, the selection if any of any of these distress and safety frequencies. This equipment may be combined with or separate to the above MF/HF radio installation;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz EPIRB;\n (g) HF narrow band direct printing equipment;\n (h) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (i) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n \\* All GMDSS ships while at sea, shall continue to maintain, when practicable, continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16. Existing ships fitted with, VHF equipment without DSC capability may apply to the Manager, Ship Inspections, for exemption from fitting a VHF radio with DSC capability.\n † The number of radar transponders and hand held VHF radiotelephone units to be carried by each vessel will be determined by the Manager, Ship Inspections, on a case-by-case basis. The Manager, Ship Inspections, will take into account radar transponders and hand held VHF radiotelephone units carried on the ship in accordance with Marine Orders, Part 25.\n\n\\* \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"GMDSS equipment for non-SOLAS ships","sectionType":"division","heading":"GMDSS equipment for non-SOLAS ships","content":"### GMDSS equipment for non-SOLAS ships\n\nThe following are examples of radio installations[\\[20\\]](#_ftn20) on a non-SOLAS ship that will meet the functional requirements of Provision 7.2:\n\nA. On Australian coastal voyages (sea area A3):\n\nA.1: Option 1\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz which may be separate or combined with the MF radio installation above;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of:\n (i) transmitting and receiving distress and safety communications using direct-printing telegraphy;\n (ii) initiating and receiving distress priority calls;\n (iii) transmitting and receiving general radio communications, using either radiotelephony or direct-printing telegraphy;\n (iv) receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz EPIRB;\n (g) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (h) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n\nA2: Option 2\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC Watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF/HF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF/HF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 and at least one of the distress and safety frequencies 4207.5, 6312, 12577 or 16804.5 kHz, and allowing, at any time, the selection if any of any of these distress and safety frequencies. This equipment may be combined with or separate from the above MF/HF radio installation;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz or, until 30 November 2006, a 1.6 GHz EPIRB;\n (g) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (h) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n\nB. On international voyages\n\nNon-SOLAS vessels shall be required to be fitted, in addition to equipment listed at item A above, with NAVTEX receiver when operating in NAVTEX areas.\n\nC. On voyages in sea areas A3 and A4\n\n (a) A VHF radio installation with DSC capability;\\*\n (b) A DSC Watchkeeping receiver for VHF channel 70 which may be separate or combined with the VHF radio installation above;\n (c) A MF/HF radio installation with DSC capability;\n (d) A MF/HF DSC watchkeeping receiver capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 and at least one of the distress and safety frequencies 4207.5, 6312, 12577 or 16804.5 kHz, and allowing, at any time, the selection if any of any of these distress and safety frequencies. This equipment may be combined with or separate to the above MF/HF radio installation;\n (e) An INMARSAT ship earth station capable of receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) using enhanced group calling;\n (f) A 406 MHz EPIRB;\n (g) HF narrow band direct printing equipment;\n (h) Hand held VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted with VHF channel 6, 13, 16 and 67;† and\n (i) 9 GHz radar transponder(s), unless the Manager, Ship Inspections, determines that the nature of the ship’s operations makes this requirement unnecessary.†\n \\* All GMDSS ships while at sea, shall continue to maintain, when practicable, continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16. Existing ships fitted with, VHF equipment without DSC capability may apply to the Manager, Ship Inspections, for exemption from fitting a VHF radio with DSC capability.\n † The number of radar transponders and hand held VHF radiotelephone units to be carried by each vessel will be determined by the Manager, Ship Inspections, on a case-by-case basis. The Manager, Ship Inspections, will take into account radar transponders and hand held VHF radiotelephone units carried on the ship in accordance with Marine Orders, Part 25.\n\n\\* \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Appendix 7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Appendix 7","content":"### Appendix 7\n\n### Radio log-book\n\nPart I\n\n```html\n

Name of ship/vessel

IMO/Official number and international call sign

Home Port

Gross tonnage

Port at which, and date when, voyage commenced

Nature of the voyage or employment

Port at which, and date when, voyage terminated

Port

Port

Date

Date

\n```\n\nSerial number \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ from \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ to \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nDelivered/posted to the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications, Canberra, on ……… / ……… / ……….. \nDate\n\n```html\n

Master

…………………………………………………………….

Address

…………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………….……..

……………………………………………………………………..…..

\n```\n\nSECTION A — PARTICULARS OF SHIP/VESSEL\n\n```html\n

Name

IMO No./Official No.

Gross tonnage

Port of Registry

International Call Sign

MMSI

Sea area(s) in which ship/vessel is certified to operate

Date keel was laid

Expiry date of current Safety Radio Certificate

\n```\n\nMethod(s) used to ensure availability of radio facilities\n\n| Duplication of equipment | No | | Yes | |\n| ----------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| At-sea maintenance capability | No | | Yes | |\n| Shore based maintenance | No | | Yes | |\n| | | | | ↓ |\n\nDetails of service company\n\n| Name |\n| ------- |\n| Address |\n\nName and address of Owner, Managing Owner or Agent\n\n| Name |\n| ------- |\n| Address |\n\nSECTION B — QUALIFIED PERSONNEL\n\nDetails of the qualified personnel on board\n\n```html\n

Name

Dates on board or dates of attachment

Class and number of certificate(s)
and date(s) of issue

From

To

\n```\n\nName and rank or muster number of designated person(s) with responsibility for radio communications during emergencies (as required by 3.2.2 of Appendix 2 to Marine Orders, Part 28)\n\n| |\n| --- |\n\nName of person(s) nominated to carry out appropriate tests and checks and Log entries (if different from above)\n\n| |\n| --- |\n\nSECTION C — GMDSS RADIO LOG\n\n| MV | Callsign | MMSI |\n| --- | -------- | ---- |\n\n| Date and time UTC | Station from | Station to | Operator’s actions or remarks | Frequency, channel or satellite |\n| ----------------- | ------------ | ---------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n\nSECTION D  EQUIPMENT TESTS AND RESERVE ENERGY CHECKS\n\nAnnex 1 — Particulars of Batteries on Board\n\n| Battery number | Number of cells | Manufacturer | Type of battery | Date supplied | Voltage & ampere hour capacity | Purpose for which used |\n| -------------- | --------------- | ------------ | --------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------- |\n| | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | |\n\nAnnex 2  Monthly Report of Batteries\n\n```html\n

Battery Number

Specific gravity as measured

Date

and cell number

Before charge

After charge

Remarks

\n```\n\n\\* \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Radio log-book","sectionType":"division","heading":"Radio log-book","content":"### Radio log-book\n\nPart I\n\n```html\n

Name of ship/vessel

IMO/Official number and international call sign

Home Port

Gross tonnage

Port at which, and date when, voyage commenced

Nature of the voyage or employment

Port at which, and date when, voyage terminated

Port

Port

Date

Date

\n```\n\nSerial number \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ from \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ to \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nDelivered/posted to the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications, Canberra, on ……… / ……… / ……….. \nDate\n\n```html\n

Master

…………………………………………………………….

Address

…………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………….……..

……………………………………………………………………..…..

\n```\n\nSECTION A — PARTICULARS OF SHIP/VESSEL\n\n```html\n

Name

IMO No./Official No.

Gross tonnage

Port of Registry

International Call Sign

MMSI

Sea area(s) in which ship/vessel is certified to operate

Date keel was laid

Expiry date of current Safety Radio Certificate

\n```\n\nMethod(s) used to ensure availability of radio facilities\n\n| Duplication of equipment | No | | Yes | |\n| ----------------------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| At-sea maintenance capability | No | | Yes | |\n| Shore based maintenance | No | | Yes | |\n| | | | | ↓ |\n\nDetails of service company\n\n| Name |\n| ------- |\n| Address |\n\nName and address of Owner, Managing Owner or Agent\n\n| Name |\n| ------- |\n| Address |\n\nSECTION B — QUALIFIED PERSONNEL\n\nDetails of the qualified personnel on board\n\n```html\n

Name

Dates on board or dates of attachment

Class and number of certificate(s)
and date(s) of issue

From

To

\n```\n\nName and rank or muster number of designated person(s) with responsibility for radio communications during emergencies (as required by 3.2.2 of Appendix 2 to Marine Orders, Part 28)\n\n| |\n| --- |\n\nName of person(s) nominated to carry out appropriate tests and checks and Log entries (if different from above)\n\n| |\n| --- |\n\nSECTION C — GMDSS RADIO LOG\n\n| MV | Callsign | MMSI |\n| --- | -------- | ---- |\n\n| Date and time UTC | Station from | Station to | Operator’s actions or remarks | Frequency, channel or satellite |\n| ----------------- | ------------ | ---------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n| | | | | |\n\nSECTION D  EQUIPMENT TESTS AND RESERVE ENERGY CHECKS\n\nAnnex 1 — Particulars of Batteries on Board\n\n| Battery number | Number of cells | Manufacturer | Type of battery | Date supplied | Voltage & ampere hour capacity | Purpose for which used |\n| -------------- | --------------- | ------------ | --------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------- |\n| | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | |\n\nAnnex 2  Monthly Report of Batteries\n\n```html\n

Battery Number

Specific gravity as measured

Date

and cell number

Before charge

After charge

Remarks

\n```\n\n\\* \\* \\* \\* \\* \\*","sortOrder":8}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":1792},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original scope of regulating maritime radio safety equipment. The provisions align with the stated purpose of implementing Australia's obligations under the SOLAS Convention and ensuring safety of navigation through proper communication capabilities."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy incorporation by reference of international instruments (SOLAS Chapter IV, STCW Convention, ITU Radio Regulations)","Technical maritime acronyms and defined terms (GMDSS, DSC, EPIRB, INMARSAT, Sea Areas A3/A4)","Tiered regulatory structure with different equipment mandates for SOLAS vs non-SOLAS vessels","Geographic differentiation requiring different radio equipment based on voyage limits (coastal vs international)","Manager discretion powers allowing exemptions for specific equipment (e.g., radar transponders) based on operational nature","Detailed technical specifications in appendices including specific radio frequencies (2187.5 kHz, 406 MHz) and equipment capabilities"],"plain_english_summary":"This law requires Australian ships to carry and maintain radio safety equipment and certified operators so vessels can send distress alerts, communicate with search-and-rescue, and receive maritime safety information. It applies to owners, masters and operators of Australian-registered vessels, including both international (SOLAS) and domestic non‑SOLAS ships.\n\nBy standardising equipment, documentation and operator qualifications, it improves the speed and reliability of emergency response at sea and aligns Australian practice with international maritime safety standards."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Order No. 4 of 2006 explicitly repeals Marine Orders Part 27 Issue 2 and substitutes Issue 3, thereby updating the instrument's scope and content. The substitute clarifies functional requirements (7.1–7.2), aligns domestic requirements with SOLAS/Radio Regulations/STCW (8.1–8.2), adds GMDSS equipment options and transitional EPIRB rules (Appendix 6; 8.4), and prescribes a detailed radio log‑book and maintenance reporting format (8.3; Appendix 7)."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑references to international instruments (SOLAS Chapter IV regs 4–18, Radio Regulations, STCW Convention and Code) creating layered compliance obligations (8.1–8.2).","Different rules for SOLAS vs non‑SOLAS ships and multiple equipment options by sea area (7.1–7.2, Appendix 6), increasing decision complexity for owners.","Technical detail across many equipment types (VHF/DSC, MF/HF, INMARSAT, EPIRB, NAVTEX, radar transponders, HF NBDP) requiring specialist interpretation (Appendix 6).","Manager, Ship Inspections has case‑by‑case discretion (e.g. exempting radar transponders, determining number of handhelds) which introduces administrative uncertainty (Appendix 6 notes; 7.2(d); 8.4).","Transitional/temporal provisions (1.6 GHz EPIRB allowed until 30 Nov 2006) require tracking of deadlines and equipment lifecycles (8.4; Appendix 6).","Prescribed record‑keeping and log‑book template with operational and maintenance reporting duties increases ongoing administrative burden (8.3; Appendix 7).","Interplay between mandatory continuous watchkeeping requirements and exemptions (VHF DSC capability exemption mechanisms) complicates operational planning (Appendix 6 notes).","Detailed battery and maintenance reporting requirements create technical maintenance obligations and potential inspection points (Appendix 7 Section D, Annexes)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order (Marine Orders Part 27, Issue 3) replaces the prior issue and sets mandatory radio functional and technical requirements for SOLAS and non‑SOLAS ships while at sea, prescribes equipment options for different sea areas (GMDSS arrangements), and supplies a prescribed radio log‑book format. It affects shipowners, masters and radio‑qualified personnel who must buy, install, operate, maintain and record radio and distress equipment (owners pay; masters and nominated crew keep logs). The Manager, Ship Inspections has discretion to grant exemptions and set quantities in several places (see 7.2(d), 8.4, Appendix 6)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006","history":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006/history","analysis":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/marine-orders-part-27-radio-equipment-issue-3-order-no-4-of-2006/documents"}}