{"id":"F2005B00085","name":"Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002","slug":"radiocommunications-licence-conditions-maritime-ship-licence-determination-2002","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":31620,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B00085-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"Part 1 Preliminary\n\n1.1 Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n1.2 Commencement \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n1.3 Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination No 1 of 1997 — repeal\n\n1.4 Definitions\n\n1.5 Structure of Determination\n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Conditions that apply to the operation of stations","content":"Part 2 Conditions that apply to the operation of stations\n\n2.1 Application of Part 2\n\n2.2 Technical requirements\n\n2.3 Location of station\n\n2.4 Qualified operator\n\n2.5 Operation outside Australia\n\n2.6 Call signs\n\n2.7 Maritime ship stations and AIS frequencies\n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class A","content":"Part 3 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class A\n\n3.1 Application of Part 3\n\n3.2 Operating requirements\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class B non assigned","content":"Part 4 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class B non assigned\n\n4.1 Application of Part 4\n\n4.2 Permitted communications\n\n4.3 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — MF and HF communications\n\n4.4 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — VHF and UHF communications\n\n4.5 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\n4.6 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy using TOR and NBDP\n\n4.7 Commercial operations\n\n4.8 Non-commercial operations\n\n4.9 Port operations\n\n4.10 Professional fishing operations\n\n4.11 Radiodetermination\n\n4.12 On-board radiotelephony\n\n4.13 Automatic Identification System (AIS) — ship station Class B non assigned\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class C assigned","content":"Part 5 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class C assigned\n\n5.1 Application of Part 5\n\n5.2 Maintaining watch\n\n5.3 Response to distress, urgency and safety messages and record keeping\n\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional conditions for operation of ship stations Class C non assigned","content":"Part 6 Additional conditions for operation of ship stations Class C non assigned\n\n6.1 Application of Part 6\n\n6.2 Permitted communications\n\n6.3 Commercial operations by radiotelegraphy using morse\n\n6.4 Non-commercial operations\n\n6.5 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — MF and HF communications\n\n6.6 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — VHF and UHF communications\n\n6.7 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\n6.8 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy using TOR and NBDP\n\n6.9 Port operations\n\n6.10 Professional fishing operations\n\n6.11 Radiodetermination\n\n6.12 On-board radiotelephony\n\n6.12A Automatic Identification System (AIS) — ship station Class C non assigned\n\n6.13 Maintaining watch\n\n6.14 Response to distress, urgency and safety messages and record keeping\n\nSchedule 1 Specification documents\n\nPart 1 MF and HF international maritime mobile service equipment\n\nPart 2 Equipment for 27 MHz maritime frequencies used in the inshore boating radio service\n\nPart 3 VHF international maritime mobile service equipment\n\nPart 4 Lifeboats\n\nPart 5 Ship earth installations\n\nPart 6 Main ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter\n\nPart 7 Reserve ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter\n\nPart 8 Main ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver\n\nPart 9 Reserve ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver\n\nPart 10 Automatic keying device\n\nPart 11 Ship radiotelegraph auto-alarm\n\nPart 12 Radiotelephone alarm signal generating device\n\nPart 13 Ship radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver\n\nPart 14 UHF on-board communication equipment\n\nSchedule 2 Operating Requirements For Stations Operating On 27 MHz Maritime Frequencies\n\nSchedule 3 Operating requirements for maritime ship stations Class B non assigned and Class C non assigned\n\nPart 1 MF and HF communications for distress, urgency, safety and calling\n\nPart 2 VHF and UHF communications for distress, urgency, safety and calling\n\nPart 3 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\nPart 4 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy for NBDP and TOR facilities\n\nPart 5 Commercial operations\n\nPart 6 Non-commercial operations\n\nPart 7 Port operations\n\nPart 8 Professional fishing operations\n\nPart 9 Radiodetermination\n\nPart 10 On board radiotelephony\n\nPart 11 Automatic Identification System\n\nSchedule 4 Ship station Class C stations: requirements for maintaining watch\n\nSchedule 5 Ship station Class C non assigned: operating requirements\n\nPart 1 Commercial operations\n\nPart 2 Non-commercial operations\n\nNotes\n\nPart 1 Preliminary\n\n1.1 Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]\n\nThis Determination is the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002.\n\n1.2 Commencement \\[see Note 1\\]\n\nThis Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n1.3 Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination No 1 of 1997 — repeal\n\nRadiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination No 1 of 1997, notified in the Gazette on 9 July 1997, is repealed.\n\n1.4 Definitions\n\n(1) In this Determination:\n\n> AMSA means the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.\n\n> calling means operating a maritime ship station to establish contact with another station.\n\n> commercial operations means the activities of commercial vessels (other than professional fishing and port operations).\n\n> distress, in relation to a transmission, means that a ship, aircraft or person is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.\n\n> DSC (also known as digital selective calling) means a digital system of communications used for the following purposes:\n\n(a) transmitting distress alerts from ships;\n\n(b) transmitting acknowledgments of distress alerts from shore stations;\n\n(c) relaying distress alerts;\n\n(d) transmitting alerts prior to the broadcast of urgency and safety messages.\n\n> Note The transmission of a distress alert indicates that a ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger, and is requesting immediate assistance. A distress alert is a digital selective call, using a distress call format, that provides the identification of the station in distress and its position.\n\n> Inmarsat means International Maritime Satellite Organisation.\n\n> inshore boating radio service means a maritime mobile service between a limited coast station and a maritime ship station operating in inshore waters or inland waterways.\n\n> LCMRS means limited coast marine rescue station.\n\n> LCS means any of the following stations:\n\n(a) a maritime coast station operating as part of a limited coast assigned system;\n\n(b) a limited coast non assigned station;\n\n(c) a limited coast marine rescue station.\n\n> licence means:\n\n(a) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class A); or\n\n(b) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B assigned); or\n\n(c) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B non assigned); or\n\n(d) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class C assigned); or\n\n> licensee means the holder of a licence, and includes any person authorised by the licensee to operate a station under the licence.\n\n> maritime ship licence (ship station Class A) means a maritime ship licence authorising the holder to operate a ship station Class A.\n\n> maritime ship licence (ship station Class B assigned) means a maritime ship licence authorising the holder to operate a ship station Class B assigned.\n\n> maritime ship licence (ship station Class B non assigned) means a maritime ship licence authorising the holder to operate a ship station Class B non assigned.\n\n> maritime ship licence (ship station Class C assigned) means a maritime ship licence authorising the holder to operate a ship station Class C assigned.\n\n> maritime ship licence (ship station Class C non assigned) means a maritime ship licence authorising the holder to operate a ship station Class C non assigned.\n\n> MCS means major coast station.\n\n> NBDP means narrow-band direct-printing.\n\n> non-commercial operations means maritime operations other than:\n\n(a) commercial operations; and\n\n(b) port operations; and\n\n(c) professional fishing operations.\n\n> port operations means activities relating to the operational handling, movement and navigation of ships in, or near, a port.\n\n> professional fishing operations, in relation to a station operated under a licence, means the licensee’s professional fishing activities.\n\n> radiodetermination communications means communications:\n\n(a) for determining 1 or more of the following:\n\n(i) the position of an object;\n\n(ii) the velocity of the object;\n\n(iii) other characteristics of the object; or\n\n(b) for obtaining information allowing a person to determine any of the matters.\n\n> relevant document, for a maritime ship station, means the document:\n\n(a) that was published most recently before the station was manufactured or imported; and\n\n(b) as in force when the station was manufactured or imported.\n\n> safety, in relation to a transmission, means the safety of navigation or providing an important meteorological warning.\n\n> SAR means search and rescue.\n\n> TOR means telex-on-radio.\n\n> urgency means that urgent attention to the safety of a ship, aircraft or person is required.\n\n> working means operating a maritime ship station to exchange messages with another station.\n\n> Note 1 For the definition of Automatic Identification System (AIS), see the Radiocommunications (Interpretation) Determination 2000.\n\n> Note 2 For definitions of other expressions used in this Determination, see the Radiocommunications Act 1992, the Radiocommunications Regulations 1993 and the Radiocommunications (Interpretation) Determination 2000.\n\n(2) For this Determination, a frequency band described using 2 frequencies starts immediately above the lower frequency and ends at the higher frequency.\n\n1.5 Structure of Determination\n\n(1) Part 2 of this Determination sets out conditions that apply to the operation, under a licence, of:\n\n(a) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class A); or\n\n(b) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B assigned); or\n\n(c) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B non assigned); or\n\n(d) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class C assigned); or\n\n(2) Part 3 of this Determination sets out additional conditions that apply to the operation, under a licence, of a maritime ship licence (ship station Class A).\n\n(3) Part 4 of this Determination sets out additional conditions that apply to the operation, under a licence, of a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B non assigned).\n\n(4) Part 5 of this Determination sets out additional conditions that apply to the operation, under a licence, of a maritime ship licence (ship station Class C assigned).\n\n(5) Part 6 of this Determination sets out additional conditions that apply to the operation, under a licence, of a maritime ship licence (ship station Class C non assigned).\n\n(6) However, if a condition in this Determination is inconsistent with a condition specified in the licence, the condition specified in the licence applies.\n\n \n\nPart 2 Conditions that apply to the operation of stations\n\n2.1 Application of Part 2\n\n(1) For paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Act, the operation, under a licence, of any of the following stations is subject to the conditions in this Part:\n\n(a) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class A);\n\n(b) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B assigned);\n\n(c) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class B non assigned);\n\n(d) a maritime ship licence (ship station Class C assigned);\n\n(2) The conditions in this Part are additional to the conditions in other Parts of this Determination.\n\n2.2 Technical requirements\n\n(1) If a maritime ship station includes MF or HF international maritime mobile service equipment, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 1 of Schedule 1.\n\n(2) If a maritime ship station includes 27 MHz inshore boating radio service equipment, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 2 of Schedule 1.\n\n(3) If a maritime ship station includes VHF international maritime mobile service equipment, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 3 of Schedule 1.\n\n(4) If a maritime ship station includes equipment designed to be operated on a lifeboat, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 4 of Schedule 1.\n\n(5) If a maritime ship station includes equipment designed to be operated on a ship earth installation, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 5 of Schedule 1.\n\n(6) If a maritime ship station includes a main ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 6 of Schedule 1.\n\n(7) If a maritime ship station includes a reserve ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 7 of Schedule 1.\n\n(8) If a maritime ship station includes a main ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 8 of Schedule 1.\n\n(9) If a maritime ship station includes a reserve ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 9 of Schedule 1.\n\n(10) If a maritime ship station includes an automatic keying device on a ship, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 10 of Schedule 1.\n\n(11) If a maritime ship station includes a ship radiotelegraph auto-alarm, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 11 of Schedule 1.\n\n(12) If a maritime ship station includes a ship radiotelephone alarm signal generating device, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 12 of Schedule 1.\n\n(13) If a maritime ship station includes a ship radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 13 of Schedule 1.\n\n(14) If a maritime ship station includes UHF on-board communication equipment, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 14 of Schedule 1.\n\n(15) If a maritime ship station includes Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment, the station must comply with the requirements of the relevant document in Part 15 of Schedule 1.\n\n2.3 Location of station\n\nA maritime ship station must not be operated on land.\n\n2.4 Qualified operator\n\n(1) A person who operates a maritime ship station (except a ship station Class A) must be, or must be under the supervision of:\n\n(a) a qualified operator; or\n\n(b) the holder of an Australian Maritime Authority Global Maritime Distress and Safety Certificate issued under the Part 6 (Marine Qualifications — Radio) of the Marine Orders made under the Navigation Act 1912; or\n\n(c) a person holding qualifications recognised by AMSA as equivalent qualifications for the station\n\n(2) A person who operates a maritime ship station (except a ship station Class A) on an MF or HF maritime frequency band must be, or must be under the supervision of:\n\n(a) a qualified operator who holds at least 1 of the following certificates:\n\n(i) a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency (RROCP);\n\n(ii) a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP); or\n\n(b) the holder of an Australian Maritime Safety Authority Global Maritime Distress and Safety Certificate issued under Part 6 (Marine Qualifications — Radio) of the Marine Orders made under the Navigation Act 1912; or\n\n(c) a person holding qualifications recognised by AMSA as equivalent qualifications for the station.\n\n(3) A person who operates a maritime ship station (except a ship station Class A) on a VHF maritime frequency band must be, or must be under the supervision of:\n\n(a) a qualified operator who holds at least 1 of the following certificates:\n\n(i) a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency (RROCP);\n\n(ii) a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP);\n\n(iii) a Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP); or\n\n(b) the holder of an Australian Maritime Safety Authority Global Maritime Distress and Safety Certificate issued under Part 6 (Marine Qualifications — Radio) of the Marine Orders made under the Navigation Act 1912; or\n\n(c) a person holding qualifications recognised by AMSA as equivalent qualifications for the station.\n\n(4) For this section, a station is operated under the supervision of a person if the person is at the station when it is operated.\n\n> Note A person who operates a limited coast assigned system station exclusively on the 27 MHz marine band is not required to be, or be under the supervision of:\n\n> Note:  a qualified operator; or\n\n> Note:  a person holding particular operator qualifications.\n\n> Note: However, in the interests of safety, the ACA recommends strongly that the person obtains at least the Marine Radio Operators VHF Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP).\n\n2.5 Operation outside Australia\n\n(1) The licensee of a maritime ship station operating outside the territorial sea of Australia must operate the station in accordance with:\n\n(a) the Radio Regulations; and\n\n(b) if the station is in the territorial sea of another country — the radiocommunications requirements of the country.\n\n(2) If a maritime ship station is to be operated outside Australia on a frequency specified in the Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services, published by the International Telecommunication Union and as in force from time to time, the licensee must only operate the station to communicate with one of the following stations:\n\n(a) a coast station operated in another country;\n\n(b) a coast earth station operated in another country;\n\n(c) a ship earth station;\n\n(d) a ship station.\n\n2.6 Call signs\n\nAt the start of each transmission or series of transmissions, the licensee of a maritime ship must transmit:\n\n(a) the call sign allocated by the ACA; or\n\n(b) another form of identity that clearly identifies the station; or\n\n(c) for a station using DSC facilities — the maritime mobile service identity.\n\n2.7 Maritime ship stations and AIS frequencies\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station on the following frequencies only in accordance with Part 11 of Schedule 3.\n\n(a) 161.975 MHz;\n\n(b) 162.025 MHz.\n\n \n\nPart 3 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class A\n\n3.1 Application of Part 3\n\n(1) For paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Act, the operation, under a licence, of a ship station Class A is subject to the conditions in this Part.\n\n3.2 Operating requirements\n\nA licensee must not operate a ship station Class A unless it is operated:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Schedule 2; and\n\n(d) to send or receive a communication as part of an activity mentioned in column 5 of the item; and\n\n(e) for the purpose mentioned in column 6 of the item; and\n\n \n\nPart 4 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class B non assigned\n\n4.1 Application of Part 4\n\n(1) For paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Act, the operation, under a licence, of a ship station Class B non assigned is subject to the conditions in this Part.\n\n4.2 Permitted communications\n\nA licensee must operate a ship station Class B non assigned only:\n\n(a) for any of the following operations or activities:\n\n(i) distress, urgency, safety and calling;\n\n(ii) public correspondence;\n\n(iii) commercial operations;\n\n(iv) non-commercial operations;\n\n(v) port operations;\n\n(vi) professional fishing operations;\n\n(vii) radiodetermination;\n\n(viii) on-board radiotelephony; and\n\n(b) in accordance with the limitations in this Part about the operation or activity.\n\n4.3 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — MF and HF communications\n\n(1) If a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned on an MF or HF maritime frequency band for distress, urgency, safety and calling, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item (other than item 101 or 102) in Part 1 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(e) for a purpose mentioned in column 7 of the item; and\n\n(f) in accordance with the limitations (if any) mentioned in italics in column 7 of the item.\n\n(2) If a limitation mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 3 states that this subsection applies, the carrier frequency must not be used as a calling frequency after 31 December 2003.\n\n> Note The carrier frequencies 12359 kHz and 16537 kHz may be used as calling frequencies before or after 31 December 2003, instead of a frequency to which subsection (2) relates.\n\n4.4 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — VHF and UHF communications\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned on a VHF or UHF maritime frequency band for distress, urgency, safety and calling, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(d) with a facility mentioned in column 5 of the item; and\n\n(e) for a purpose mentioned in column 6 of the item; and\n\n4.5 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\nSubject to section 4.6, if a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for radiotelephony to transmit public correspondence, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 3 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(e) in accordance with the requirements (if any) mentioned in italics in column 6 of the item.\n\n4.6 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy using TOR and NBDP\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned to transmit public correspondence in circumstances to which section 4.5 does not apply, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 4 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(c) to communicate with a major coast station for the purpose of NBDP or TOR.\n\n4.7 Commercial operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for radiotelephony for commercial operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 5 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(e) in accordance with the limitations (if any) mentioned in italics in column 5 of the item.\n\n4.8 Non-commercial operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for radiotelephony for non-commercial operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 6 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(e) in accordance with the requirements (if any) mentioned in italics in column 5 of the item.\n\n4.9 Port operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for radiotelephony for port operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 7 of Schedule 3; and\n\n4.10 Professional fishing operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for radiotelephony for professional fishing operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 8 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(d) for a purpose mentioned in column 6 of the item.\n\n4.11 Radiodetermination\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned to transmit radiodetermination, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency in a frequency band mentioned in column 2 of an item (other than item 901) in Part 9 of Schedule 3; and\n\n4.12 On-board radiotelephony\n\nIf the licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for on-board radiotelephony, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 10 of Schedule 3; and\n\n4.13 Automatic Identification System (AIS) — ship station Class B non assigned\n\nIf the licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for Automatic Identification System (AIS) purposes, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 11 of Schedule 3; and\n\n \n\nPart 5 Additional conditions for the operation of ship stations Class C assigned\n\n5.1 Application of Part 5\n\n(1) For paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Act, the operation, under a licence, of a ship station Class C assigned is subject to the conditions in this Part.\n\n5.2 Maintaining watch\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C assigned on a type of ship mentioned in column 2 of an item in Schedule 4, the licensee must operate the station to maintain a listening watch in accordance with the requirements in columns 3 and 4 of the item.\n\n5.3 Response to distress, urgency and safety messages and record keeping\n\n(1) This section applies if a ship station Class C assigned:\n\n(a) receives a distress, urgency or safety message from another station; and\n\n(b) does not immediately receive an indication that the message has been acknowledged.\n\n(2) The licensee of the station must ensure, by the quickest and most effective means available, that:\n\n(a) an acknowledgment of the message is directed to the other station; and\n\n(b) the message is forwarded to:\n\n(i) the station or authority named in the message; or\n\n(ii) if the message does not name a station or authority — an appropriate station or authority.\n\n(3) The licensee must keep, for at least 2 years, a record of the following information relating to a message mentioned in subsection (1):\n\n(a) the date and time of reception of the message;\n\n(b) the identity of the other station;\n\n(c) the frequency on which the message was received;\n\n(d) the information in the message;\n\n(e) the action taken by the licensee to comply with subsection (2).\n\n \n\nPart 6 Additional conditions for operation of ship stations Class C non assigned\n\n6.1 Application of Part 6\n\n(1) For paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Act, the operation, under a licence, of a ship station Class C non assigned is subject to the conditions in this Part.\n\n6.2 Permitted communications\n\nA licensee must operate a ship station Class C non assigned only:\n\n(a) for any of the following operations or activities:\n\n(i) commercial operations by radiotelegraphy using morse;\n\n(ii) non-commercial operations;\n\n(iii) distress, urgency, safety and calling;\n\n(iv) public correspondence;\n\n(v) port operations;\n\n(vi) professional fishing operations;\n\n(vii) radiodetermination communications;\n\n(viii) on-board radiotelephony; and\n\n(b) in accordance with the limitations in this Part about the operation or activity.\n\n6.3 Commercial operations by radiotelegraphy using morse\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for radiotelephony using morse for commercial operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 1 of Schedule 5; and\n\n(e) in accordance with the limitations (if any) mentioned in italics in column 5 of the item.\n\n6.4 Non-commercial operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for radiotelephony for non-commercial operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2 of Schedule 5; and\n\n6.5 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — MF and HF communications\n\n(1) If a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned on an MF or HF maritime frequency band for distress, urgency, safety and calling, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 1 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not more than the power mentioned in column 4 of the item; and\n\n(e) for a purpose mentioned in column 7 of the item; and\n\n(f) in accordance with the limitations (if any) mentioned in italics in column 7 of the item.\n\n(2) If a limitation mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 3 states that this subsection applies, the carrier frequency must not be used as a calling frequency after 31 December 2003.\n\n> Note The carrier frequencies 12359 kHz and 16537 kHz may be used as calling frequencies before or after 31 December 2003, instead of a frequency to which subsection (2) relates.\n\n6.6 Distress, urgency, safety and calling — VHF and UHF communications\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned on a VHF or UHF maritime frequency band for distress, urgency, safety and calling, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(d) with a facility mentioned in column 5 of the item; and\n\n(e) for a purpose mentioned in column 6 of the item; and\n\n6.7 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\nSubject to section 6.8, if a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for radiotelephony to transmit public correspondence, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 3 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(e) in accordance with the requirements (if any) mentioned in italics in column 6 of the item.\n\n6.8 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy using TOR and NBDP\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned to transmit public correspondence in circumstances to which section 6.7 does not apply, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 4 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(c) to communicate with a major coast station for the purpose of NBDP or TOR.\n\n6.9 Port operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for radiotelephony for port operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 7 of Schedule 3; and\n\n6.10 Professional fishing operations\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for radiotelephony for professional fishing operations, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 8 of Schedule 3; and\n\n(d) for a purpose mentioned in column 6 of the item.\n\n6.11 Radiodetermination\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned to transmit radiodetermination communications, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency in a frequency band mentioned in column 2 of an item (other than item 901) in Part 9 of Schedule 3; and\n\n6.12 On-board radiotelephony\n\nIf the licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for on-board radiotelephony, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 10 of Schedule 3; and\n\n6.12A Automatic Identification System (AIS) — ship station Class C non assigned\n\nIf the licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for Automatic Identification System (AIS) purposes, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 11 of Schedule 3; and\n\n6.13 Maintaining watch\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned on a type of ship mentioned in column 2 of an item in Schedule 4, the licensee must operate the station to maintain a listening watch in accordance with the requirements in columns 3 and 4 of the item.\n\n6.14 Response to distress, urgency and safety messages and record keeping\n\n(1) This section applies if a ship station Class C non assigned:\n\n(a) receives a distress, urgency or safety message from another station; and\n\n(b) does not immediately receive an indication that the message has been acknowledged.\n\n(2) The licensee of the station must ensure, by the quickest and most effective means available, that:\n\n(a) an acknowledgment of the message is directed to the other station; and\n\n(b) the message is forwarded to:\n\n(i) the station or authority named in the message; or\n\n(ii) if the message does not name a station or authority — an appropriate station or authority.\n\n(3) The licensee must keep a record of the following information relating to a message mentioned in subsection (1):\n\n(a) the date and time of reception of the message;\n\n(b) the identity of the other station;\n\n(c) the frequency on which the message was received;\n\n(d) the information in the message;\n\n(e) the action taken by the licensee to comply with subsection (2).\n\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Specification documents","content":"Schedule 1 Specification documents\n\n(section 2.2)\n\nPart 1 MF and HF international maritime mobile service equipment\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 101 | Specification for Simplex M.F. and H.F. Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier and Compatible Double Sideband Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the International Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service (also known as ‘RB 211B’), published by the Postmaster-General’s Department in January 1974 |\n| 102 | Specification for Single Frequency Simplex M.F. and H.F. Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier and Single Sideband Full Carrier Radiotelephony Equipment employed in Voluntarily Fitted Small Ships Radiotelephone Services (also known as ‘RB 211C’), published by the Postmaster-General’s Department in January 1974 |\n| 103 | Specification for Two Frequency Simplex and Duplex M.F. and H.F. Single Sideband Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the Ship/Shore Radiotelephone Subscribers Service (also known as ‘RB 211D’), published by the Postmaster‑General’s Department in January 1974 |\n| 104 | Performance Specification for Single Sideband Radiotelephone Transmitters and Receivers for the MF and HF Bands for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1224’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in July 1980 |\n| 105 | Equipment Compliance Requirements for Single Frequency Simplex MF and HF Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier and Compatible Double Sideband Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the International Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service (also known as ‘ECR 211B’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1992 |\n| 106 | Equipment Compliance Requirements for Single Frequency Simplex M.F. and H.F. Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier and Single Sideband Full Carrier Radiotelephony Equipment employed in Voluntarily Fitted Small Ships Radiotelephone Services (also known as ‘ECR 211C’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in December 1992 |\n| 107 | Equipment Compliance Requirements for Two Frequency Simplex and Duplex M.F. and H.F. Single Sideband Radiotelephony Equipment for use in the Ship/Shore Radiotelephone Subscribers Service (also known as ‘ECR 211D’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in January 1993 |\n\nPart 2 Equipment for 27 MHz maritime frequencies used in the inshore boating radio service\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 201 | Minimum Technical Requirements of Radio Equipment (Type A3 Emission) Accepted for Licensing Purposes in Connection with Medium and High Frequency Radiotelephone Services (also know as ‘RB 242’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in August 1976 |\n| 202 | Specification for 27 MHz Radiotelephony Equipment Employed in the Inshore Boating Radiocommunication Service (also known as ‘RB 244’), published by the Department of Communications in February 1982 |\n| 203 | Specification for 27 MHz Radiotelephony Equipment Employed in the Inshore Boating Radiocommunication Service (also known as ‘DOC 244’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988 |\n| 204 | Equipment Compliance requirement for Radiocommunications Equipment used in the 27 MHz Inshore Boating Service, (incorporating Ministerial Standard 244), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1990 |\n| 205 | Equipment Compliance Requirements for Radiocommunications Equipment used in the 27MHz Inshore Boating Service, (incorporating Ministerial Standard 244) (also known as ‘ECR 244’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in April 1992 |\n\nPart 3 VHF international maritime mobile service equipment\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 301 | Specification for Radio Equipment employed in the International V.H.F. Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service (also known as ‘RB 274’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in October 1977 |\n| 302 | Specification for Radio Equipment employed in the International V.H.F. Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service (also known as ‘RB 275’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in October 1977 |\n| 303 | Specification for the International VHF Maritime Mobile Radiotelephone Service (also known as ‘DOC 274’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988 |\n| 304 | Equipment Compliance Requirements for Radiotelephony Equipment used in the VHF International Maritime Mobile Service (incorporating Ministerial Standard 274) (also known as ‘ECR 274’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1990 |\n| 305 | Standard AS/NZS IEC 62287.1: 2007, Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems—Class B shipborne equipment of the automatic identification system (AIS), Part 1: Carrier-sense time division multiple access (CSTDMA) techniques, as published by Standards Australia International and as in force from time to time |\n| 306 | International Standard IEC 61993-2, Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Automatic identification systems (AIS), Part 2: Class A shipborne equipment of the universal automatic identification system (AIS) — Operational and performance requirements, methods of test and required test results, as published by the International Electrotechnical Commission and as in force from time to time |\n\nPart 4 Lifeboats\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| 401 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 402 | Performance Specification for Manpowered Portable Radio Equipment for Survival Craft (also known as ‘MPT 1207’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in August 1974 |\n| 403 | Performance Specification for Motor Lifeboat Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1213’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in June 1976 |\n\nPart 5 Ship earth installations\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 501 | Performance Standards for Ship Earth Stations [Resolution A.808(19)], published by the International Maritime Organisation |\n| 502 | Performance Standards for Inmarsat C Ship Earth Stations capable of transmitting and receiving Direct-Printing Communications [Resolution A.807(19)], published by the International Maritime Organisation |\n| | Note Some State legislation also requires compliance with the standard Maximum Exposure Levels — 100 kHz to 300 GHz (AS 2772 Part 1 Radio Frequency Radiation) 1990, published by Standards Australia. |\n\nPart 6 Main ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 601 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 602 | Performance Specification for Main Medium Frequency Radiotelegraph Transmitter for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1202’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in May 1974 |\n\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Reserve ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter","content":"Part 7 Reserve ship MF radiotelegraph transmitter\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 701 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 702 | Performance Specification for Reserve Medium Frequency Radiotelegraph Transmitter for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1209’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in June 1976 |\n\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Main ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver","content":"Part 8 Main ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 801 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 802 | Performance Specification for Main Radio Receiver for double sideband reception for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1208’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in June 1974 |\n\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Reserve ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver","content":"Part 9 Reserve ship radiotelegraph and radiotelephone receiver\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| 901 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 902 | Performance Specification for a Reserve Radio Receiver for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1210’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in September 1980 |\n\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Automatic keying device","content":"Part 10 Automatic keying device\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| 1001 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 1002 | Performance Specification for Automatic Keying Device for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1219’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in June 1976 |\n\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Ship radiotelegraph auto-alarm","content":"Part 11 Ship radiotelegraph auto-alarm\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1101 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT 1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 1102 | Performance Specification for Radiotelegraph Automatic Alarm Equipment (Receiving) for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT 1211’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in June 1976 |\n\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Radiotelephone alarm signal generating device","content":"Part 12 Radiotelephone alarm signal generating device\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1201 | Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device for use by Stations of the Maritime Mobile Service (also known as ‘RB 239’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in July 1976 |\n| 1202 | Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device for use by Stations of the Maritime Mobile Service (also known as ‘RB 239’), published by the Department of Communications in 1983 |\n| 1203 | Equipment Specification for Radiotelephone Alarm Signal Generating Device for use by Stations of the Maritime Mobile Service (also known as ‘DOC 239’), published by the Department of Transport and Communications in October 1988 |\n\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Ship radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver","content":"Part 13 Ship radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1301 | Performance Specification for a Climatic and Durability testing of Maritime Radio Equipment (also known as ‘MPT1204’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in January 1973 |\n| 1302 | Performance Specification for a Radiotelephone Distress Frequency Watch Receiver for use in Merchant Ships (also known as ‘MPT1223’), published by the Home Office of the United Kingdom in July 1980 |\n\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"Part 14","sectionType":"part","heading":"UHF on-board communication equipment","content":"Part 14 UHF on-board communication equipment\n\n| Item | Document |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1401 | Specification for Maritime Mobile Fixed and Repeater Radio Equipment employed for On-board Communication in the 450–470 MHz Bands (also known as ‘RB 231’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in October 1977 |\n| 1402 | Specification for Maritime Mobile Personal Radio Equipment employed for On‑board Communication in the 450–470 MHz Bands (also known as ‘RB 231A’), published by the Postal and Telecommunications Department in October 1977 |\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Operating Requirements For Stations Operating On 27 MHz Maritime Frequencies","content":"Schedule 2 Operating Requirements For Stations Operating On 27 MHz Maritime Frequencies\n\n(section 3.2)\n\n> Note about references to frequencies\n\n> Note: A frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in this Schedule applies to the sending of a transmission and the receipt of a transmission, unless the frequency is accompanied by the suffix ‘Tx’ (which refers only to the sending of a transmission) or ‘Rx’ (which refers only to the receipt of a transmission).\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Activity | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | 27680 kHz(68) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Commercial operations | Calling and working |\n| 2 | 27720kHz(72) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Professional fishing operations | Calling and working |\n| 3 | 27820 kHz(82) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Professional fishing operations | Calling and working |\n| 4 | 27860 kHz(86) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCMRSMaritime ship stations | Commercial operationsNon-commercial operationsProfessional fishing operations | Distress, urgency, safety and callingSupplementary to 27880 kHz (channel 88) |\n| 5 | 27880 kHz(88) | 4 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Commercial operationsNon-commercial operationsProfessional fishing operations | Distress, urgency, safety and callingMode of operation must be AM only |\n| 6 | 27900 kHz(90) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCS | Non-commercial activityOrganisations and affiliated maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 7 | 27910 kHz(91) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCS | Non-commercial activity | Calling and working |\n| 8 | 27940 kHz(94) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Non-commercial activityOrganisations and affiliated maritime ship stations | Calling and working for specific maritime events |\n| 9 | 27960 kHz(96) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | Maritime ship stations | Non-commercial activity | Calling and working |\n| 10 | 27980 kHz(98) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Non-commercial activity | Calling and working by rescue organisations |\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Operating requirements for maritime ship stations Class B non assigned and Class C non assigned","content":"Schedule 3 Operating requirements for maritime ship stations Class B non assigned and Class C non assigned\n\n(sections 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12 and 6.12A)\n\n> Note about references to frequencies\n\n> Note: A frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in this Schedule applies to the sending of a transmission and the receipt of a transmission, unless the frequency is accompanied by the suffix ‘Tx’ (which refers only to the sending of a transmission) or ‘Rx’ (which refers only to the receipt of a transmission).\n\nPart 1 MF and HF communications for distress, urgency, safety and calling\n\n```html\n

Item

Carrier frequency

(Channel number)

Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class B non assigned)

Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class C non assigned)

Stations with which licensee may communicate

Operational facility

Purpose

(Limitations)

MF

101

500 kHz

This item does not apply to a ship station Class B non assigned

1 500 watts pZ

MCS

Ship station Class C

Morse

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

This frequency must be used for calling and replying to a call

102

512 kHz

This item does not apply to a ship station Class B non assigned

1 500 watts pZ

MCS

Ship station Class C

Morse

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Supplementary to 500 kHz

103

2112 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Safety of vessels and persons

104

2174.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

105

2182 kHz

400 watts pX

100 watts pZ

1 500 watts pX

400 watts pZ

MCS

LCS

SAR aircraft station

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Mode of operation must be AM or a compatible SSB mode

106

2187.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

107

2201 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Radio-telephony

Maritime safety information

108

2524 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Safety of vessels and persons

HF

109

4125 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

SAR aircraft station

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency and safety

Calling

Supplementary to 2182 kHz

110

4134 kHz Tx

4426 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Radio-telephony

Maritime safety information

111

4177.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Maritime ship stations

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

112

4207.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

113

4208 kHz Tx

4219.5 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

114

4620 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Safety of vessels and persons

115

6206 kHz Tx

6507 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Radio-telephony

Maritime safety information

116

6215 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Supplementary to 2182 kHz

117

6268 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Maritime ship stations

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

118

6312 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

119

6312.5 kHz Tx

6331 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

120

8176 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Radio-telephony

Maritime safety information

121

8255 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Radio-telephony

Calling

122

8291 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency and safety

The licensee must only use this frequency for calling before transmitting safety traffic

123

8376.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Maritime ship stations

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

124

8414.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

125

8415 kHz Tx

8436.5 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

126

12290 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Subsection 4.3 (2) applies

127

12359 kHz

400 watts pX

1 000 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Radio-telephony

Calling

Subsection 4.3 (2) applies

128

12365 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Radio-telephony

Maritime safety information

129

12520 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Maritime ship stations

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

130

12577 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

131

12577.5 kHz Tx

12657 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

132

16420 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Subsection 4.3 (2) applies

133

16537 kHz

400 watts pX

1 000 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Radio-telephony

Calling

Subsection 4.3 (2) applies

134

16695 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

MCS

Maritime ship stations

NBDP

Distress, urgency and safety

135

16804.5 kHz

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

Maritime ship stations

DSC

Distress, urgency and safety

136

16805 kHz Tx

16903 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

137

18898.5 kHz Tx

19703.5 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

138

22374.5 kHz Tx

22444 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

139

25208.5 kHz Tx

26121 kHz Rx

400 watts pX

1 500 watts pX

LCS

MCS

DSC

Calling

140

27860 kHz

(86)

4 watts pZ

12 watts pX

4 watts pZ

12 watts pX

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Supplementary to 27880 kHz (channel 88)

Mode of operation must be AM or compatible SSB mode

141

27880 kHz

(88)

4 watts pZ

12 watts pX

4 watts pZ

12 watts pX

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Radio-telephony

Distress, urgency, safety and calling

Mode of operation must be AM or compatible SSB mode

\n```\n\nPart 2 VHF and UHF communications for distress, urgency, safety and calling\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Operational facility | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 201 | 156.300 MHz(06) | 25 watts pY | Aircraft stationsMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Radiotelephony Communication when the ship is involved in coordinated air/sea SAR operations |\n| 202 | 156.375 MHz(67) | 25 watts pY | MCSLCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency and safetySupplementary to 156.800 MHz (channel 16) |\n| 203 | 156.525 MHz(70) | 25 watts pY | MCSMaritime ship stations | DSC | Distress, urgency, safety and calling |\n| 204 | 156.650 MHz(13) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency and safety |\n| 205 | 156.800 MHz(16) | 25 watts pY | MCSLCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency, safety and calling |\n| 206 | 157.025 MHz Tx161.625 MHz Rx(80) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony Distress, urgency and safety | Distress, urgency, safety and ship movementThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only if direct ship‑to‑ship or ship‑to‑shore communications on other carrier frequencies are not practicable |\n| 207 | 157.050 MHz Tx161.650 MHz Rx(21) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency, safety and ship movementThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only if direct ship‑to‑ship or ship‑to‑shore communications on other carrier frequencies are not practicable |\n| 208 | 157.075 MHz Tx161.675 MHz Rx(81) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency, safety and ship movementThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only if direct ship‑to‑ship or ship‑to‑shore communications on other carrier frequencies are not practicable |\n| 209 | 157.100 MHz Tx161.700 MHz Rx(22) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency, safety and ship movementThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only if direct ship‑to‑ship or ship‑to‑shore communications on other carrier frequencies are not practicable |\n| 210 | 157.125 MHz Tx161.725 MHz Rx(82) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Radio-telephony | Distress, urgency, safety and ship movementThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only if direct ship‑to‑ship or ship‑to‑shore communications on other carrier frequencies are not practicable |\n| 211 | 1626.5 MHz–1646.5 MHz Tx1530 MHz–1545 MHz Rx | Not applicable | Earth stationsMaritime ship stations | Inmarsat | Distress, urgency and safetyThe licensee must use this carrier frequency only to participate in the maritime satellite service |\n\nPart 3 Public correspondence by radiotelephony\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class B non assigned) | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class C non assigned) | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Operational facility(Limitations) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 301 | 4074 kHz Tx4366 kHz Rx(404) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 302 | 4077 kHz Tx4369 kHz Rx(405) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 303 | 4098 kHz Tx4390 kHz Rx(412) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 304 | 4107 kHz Tx4399 kHz Rx(415) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 305 | 4113 kHz Tx4405 kHz Rx(417) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 306 | 4119 kHz Tx4411 kHz Rx(419) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 307 | 4134 kHz Tx4426 kHz Rx(427) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 308 | 6218 kHz Tx6519 kHz Rx(607) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 309 | 8198 kHz Tx8722 kHz Rx(802) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 310 | 8210 kHz Tx8734 kHz Rx(806) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 311 | 8225 kHz Tx8749 kHz Rx(811) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 312 | 8237 kHz Tx8761 kHz Rx(815) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 313 | 8243 kHz Tx8767 kHz Rx(817) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 314 | 8258 kHz Tx8782 kHz Rx(822) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 315 | 8279 kHz Tx8803 kHz Rx(829) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 316 | 8708 kHz(834) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 317 | 12236 kHz Tx13083 kHz Rx(1203) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 318 | 12305 kHz Tx13152 kHz Rx(1226) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 319 | 12308 kHz Tx13155 kHz Rx(1227) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 320 | 12314 kHz Tx13161 kHz Rx(1229) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 321 | 12320 kHz Tx13167 kHz Rx(1231) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 322 | 16363 kHz Tx17245 kHz Rx(1602) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 323 | 16369 kHz Tx17251 kHz Rx(1604) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 324 | 16387 kHz Tx17269 kHz Rx(1610) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 325 | 16393 kHz Tx17275 kHz Rx(1612) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 326 | 16423 kHz Tx17305 kHz Rx(1622) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 327 | 22006 kHz Tx22702 kHz Rx(2203) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 328 | 22033 kHz Tx22729 kHz Rx(2212) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 329 | 22066 kHz Tx22762 kHz Rx(2223) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 330 | 22081 kHz Tx22777 kHz Rx(2228) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 331 | 22087 kHz Tx22783 kHz Rx(2230) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 332 | 22111 kHz Tx22807 kHz Rx(2238) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 333 | 25073 kHz Tx26148 kHz Rx(2502) | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 334 | 156.025 MHz Tx160.625 MHz Rx(60) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 335 | 156.050 MHz Tx160.650 MHz Rx(01) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 336 | 156.075 MHz Tx160.675 MHz Rx(61) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 337 | 156.100 MHz Tx160.700 MHz Rx(02) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 338 | 156.125 MHz Tx160.725 MHz Rx(62) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 339 | 156.150 MHz Tx160.750 MHz Rx(03) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 340 | 156.175 MHz Tx160.775 MHz Rx(63) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 341 | 156.200 MHz Tx160.800 MHz Rx(04) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 342 | 156.250 MHz Tx160.850 MHz Rx(05) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 343 | 156.325 MHz Tx160.925 MHz Rx(66) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 344 | 156.350 MHz Tx160.950 MHz Rx(07) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 345 | 157.075 MHz Tx161.675 MHz Rx(81) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 346 | 157.150 MHz Tx161.750 MHz Rx(23) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 347 | 157.175 MHz Tx161.775 MHz Rx(83) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 348 | 157.200 MHz Tx161.800 MHz Rx(24) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 349 | 157.225 MHz Tx161.825 MHz Rx(84) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 350 | 157.250 MHz Tx161.850 MHz Rx(25) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 351 | 157.275 MHz Tx161.875 MHz Rx(85) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 352 | 157.300 MHz Tx161.900 MHz Rx(26) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 353 | 157.325 MHz Tx161.925 MHz Rx(86) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 354 | 157.350 MHz Tx161.950 MHz Rx(27) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 356 | 157.400 MHz Tx162.000 MHz Rx(28) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony |\n| 358 | 1625.5 MHz–1647.5 MHz Tx1525 MHz–1545 MHz Rx | Terminal type C: 12dBW EIRPTerminal type A: 37 dBW EIRPTerminal type M: 29dBW EIRPTerminal type B: 33dBW EIRP | Terminal type C: 12dBW EIRPTerminal type A: 37 dBW EIRPTerminal type M: 29dBW EIRPTerminal type B: 33dBW EIRP | Earth station | InmarsatThe licensee must give priority to the reception of distress, urgency and safety messages over public correspondence |\n\nPart 4 Public correspondence by radiotelegraphy for NBDP and TOR facilities\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class B non assigned) | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class C non assigned) |\n| ---- | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 401 | 4175.0 kHz Tx4213.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 402 | 4177.0 kHz Tx4215.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 403 | 4178.0 kHz Tx4215.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 404 | 4179.0 kHz Tx4216.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 405 | 6265.5 kHz Tx6317.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 406 | 6267.5 kHz Tx6319.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 407 | 6268.5 kHz Tx6319.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 408 | 6269.5 kHz Tx6320.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 409 | 8379.0 kHz Tx8419.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 410 | 8381.0 kHz Tx8421.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 411 | 8382.0 kHz Tx8422.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 412 | 8383.0 kHz Tx8423.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 413 | 12479.5 kHz Tx12582.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 414 | 12481.5 kHz Tx12584.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 415 | 12482.5 kHz Tx12585.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 416 | 12483.5 kHz Tx12586.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 417 | 16686.0 kHz Tx16809.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 418 | 16688.0 kHz Tx16811.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 419 | 16689.0 kHz Tx16812.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 420 | 16690.0 kHz Tx16813.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 421 | 18873.0 kHz Tx19683.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 422 | 18875.0 kHz Tx19685.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 423 | 18876.0 kHz Tx19686.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 424 | 18877.0 kHz Tx19687.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 425 | 22287.0 kHz Tx22379.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 426 | 22290.0 kHz Tx22382.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 427 | 22291.0 kHz Tx22383.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 428 | 22289.0 kHz Tx22381.0 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 429 | 25175.5 kHz Tx26103.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 430 | 25177.5 kHz Tx26105.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 431 | 25178.5 kHz Tx26106.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n| 432 | 25179.5 kHz Tx26107.5 kHz Rx | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pX |\n\nPart 5 Commercial operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 501 | 1715 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 502 | 1725 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 503 | 1775 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 504 | 2008 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 505 | 2032 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 506 | 2436 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 507 | 2524 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Safety of vessels and persons |\n| 508 | 2638 kHz | 400 watts pX | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 509 | 27680 kHz(68) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 510 | 156.300 MHz(06) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 511 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 512 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 513 | 156.725 MHz(74) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 514 | 156.925 MHz Tx161.525 Rx(78) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n\nPart 6 Non-commercial operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 601 | 1715 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 602 | 1725 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 603 | 1775 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 604 | 2008 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 605 | 2032 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 606 | 2284 kHz | 400 watts pX | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 607 | 2436 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station; and(b) a ship station affiliated with the same non‑commercial organisation as the licensee’s station |\n| 608 | 2524 kHz | 400 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Safety of vessels and personsCalling and working |\n| 609 | 27900 kHz(90) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | LCS | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with a limited coast station operated by the same inshore boating organisation or the inshore boating organisation of which the licensee is a member |\n| 610 | 27910 kHz(91) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | LCS | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with a limited coast station operated by the same inshore boating organisation or the inshore boating organisation of which the licensee is a member |\n| 611 | 27940 kHz(94) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with:(a) a limited coast station operated by the same inshore boating organisation or the inshore boating organisation of which the licensee is a member; and(b) a station affiliated with the organisation for the conduct of club events |\n| 612 | 27960 kHz(96) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 613 | 27980 kHz(98) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and workingThe station must communicate only with a station operated by a recognised rescue organisation, including a station on land |\n| 614 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 615 | 156.675 MHz(73) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 616 | 156.875 MHz(77) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n\nPart 7 Port operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 701 | 156.300 MHz(06) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 702 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 703 | 156.425 MHz(68) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 704 | 156.450 MHz(09) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 705 | 156.500 MHz(10) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 706 | 156.550 MHz(11) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 707 | 156.600 MHz(12) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 708 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 709 | 156.650 MHz(13) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 710 | 156.700 MHz(14) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 711 | 156.975 MHz Tx161.575 MHz Rx(79) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 712 | 157.000 MHz Tx161.600 MHz Rx(20) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 713 | 157.375 MHz(87) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 714 | 157.425 MHz(88) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n\nPart 8 Professional fishing operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class B non assigned) | Maximum transmitter output power (ship station Class C non assigned) | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |\n| 801 | 2112 kHz | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 802 | 2164 kHz | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 803 | 4535 kHz | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Safety of vessels and personsCalling and working |\n| 804 | 4620 kHz | 400 watts pX | 1 500 watts pZ | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 805 | 27720 kHz(72) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 806 | 27820 kHz(82) | 12 watts pX4 watts pZ | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 807 | 156.575 MHz(71) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 808 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 809 | 156.875 MHz(77) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n\nPart 9 Radiodetermination\n\n| Item | Frequency or frequency band | Maximum transmitter output power | Purpose |\n| ---- | --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| 901 | 410 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ (for ship station Class C non assigned)This item does not apply to a ship station Class B non assigned | Marine Radionavigation (direction finding) |\n| 902 | 2.9 GHz–3.1 GHz | 60 kilowatts pX | Marine Radionavigation (radar) |\n| 903 | 9.3 GHz–9.5 GHz | 60 kilowatts pX | Marine Radionavigation (radar) |\n\nPart 10 On board radiotelephony\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency | Maximum transmitter output power | Purpose |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 1001 | 457.525 MHz457.550 MHz457.575 MHz467.525 MHz467.550 MHz467.575 MHz | 4 watts pY | Calling and working |\n\nPart 11 Automatic Identification System\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Purpose |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------- |\n| 1101 | 161.975 MHz(AIS 1) | 25 watts pY | AIS |\n| 1102 | 162.025 MHz(AIS 2) | 25 watts pY | AIS |\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Ship station Class C stations: requirements for maintaining watch","content":"Schedule 4 Ship station Class C stations: requirements for maintaining watch\n\n(sections 5.2 and 6.13)\n\n| Item | Type of ship | Type of watch to be maintained | Limitations |\n| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Ship equipped in accordance with GMDSS, and fitted with a VHF DSC radio installation | Continuous watch on VHF DSC channel 70 | |\n| 2 | Ship equipped in accordance with GMDSS, and fitted with an MF radio installation | Continuous watch on the distress and safety DSC frequency 2187.5 kHz | |\n| 3 | Ship equipped in accordance with GMDSS, and fitted with an MF/HF radio installation | Continuous watch on the distress and safety DSC frequencies 2187.5 kHz and 8414.5 kHzContinuous watch on at least 1 of the distress and safety DSC frequencies 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 12577 kHz and 16804.5 kHz, as appropriate to the time of day and the ship’s geographical position | The watch may be kept using a scanning receiver |\n| 4 | Every ship equipped in accordance with GMDSS | Continuous watch for satellite shore-to-ship distress alerts | The watch must be kept using Enhanced Group Calling over the Inmarsat C system |\n| 5 | Every ship | Radio watch for broadcast of maritime safety information | The watch must be kept on the appropriate frequency or frequencies on which the information is broadcast for the area where the ship is located |\n| 6 | Every ship | Continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 (156.80 MHz) | |\n| 7 | Every ship | Continuous watch on the radiotelephone distress frequency 2182 kHz | |\n| 8 | Every ship | Continuous watch on the distress and safety frequency 2182 kHz and VHF channel 16 (156.80 MHz) | The watch must be kept at the position from which the ship is normally navigated |\n\n \n\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Ship station Class C non assigned: operating requirements","content":"Schedule 5 Ship station Class C non assigned: operating requirements\n\n(sections 6.3 and 6.4)\n\nNote about references to frequencies\n\nA frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in this Schedule applies to the sending of a transmission and the receipt of a transmission, unless the frequency is accompanied by the suffix ‘Tx’ (which refers only to the sending of a transmission) or ‘Rx’ (which refers only to the receipt of a transmission).\n\nPart 1 Commercial operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose(Limitations) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 101 | 425 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |\n| 102 | 468 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |\n| 103 | 480 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Working |\n| 104 | 500 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Calling |\n| 105 | 512 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingSupplementary to 500 kHz, and only for calling and replying to a call |\n| 106 | 8368.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | Calling and survival craft |\n| 107 | 4184.0 kHz6276.0 kHz8368.0 kHz12552.0 kHz16736.0 kHz22280.5 kHz25172.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup Common Series 3 |\n| 108 | 4184.5 kHz6276.5 kHz8369.0 kHz12553.5 kHz16738.0 kHz22281.0 kHz25172.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup Common Series 4 |\n| 109 | 4186.0 kHz6280.0 kHz8370.0 kHz12554.0 kHz16738.5 kHz22284.5 kHz25172.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup IV Series 9 |\n| 110 | 4186.5 kHz6280.5 kHz8370.5 kHz12554.5 kHz16738.5 kHz22284.0 kHz25172.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | CallingGroup IV Series 10 |\n| 111 | 4191.5 kHz6289.0 kHz8346.0 kHz12426.5 kHz16623.5 kHz22246.5 kHz25166.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 10 Series |\n| 112 | 4193.5 kHz6291.5 kHz8348.5 kHz12428.5 kHz16625.5 kHz22248.5 kHz25168.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 14 Series |\n| 113 | 4195.5 kHz6293.5 kHz8350.5 kHz12430.5 kHz16627.5 kHz22250.5 kHz25170.0 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 18 Series |\n| 114 | 4197.5 kHz6295.5 kHz8352.5 kHz12432.5 kHz16629.5 kHz22252.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 22 Series |\n| 115 | 4198.5 kHz6296.5 kHz8353.5 kHz12433.5 kHz16630.5 kHz22253.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 24 Series |\n| 116 | 4201.5 kHz6299.5 kHz8356.5 kHz12436.5 kHz16633.5 kHz22256.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 30 Series |\n| 117 | 8358.5 kHz12438.5 kHz16635.5 kHz22258.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 34 Series |\n| 118 | 8361.5 kHz12441.5 kHz16638.5 kHz22261.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 40 Series |\n| 119 | 8363.5 kHz12443.5 kHz16640.5 kHz22263.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 44 Series |\n| 120 | 8371.5 kHz12446.5 kHz16643.5 kHz22266.5 kHz | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannel 50 Series |\n| 112 | 6298.0 kHz(27)8355.0 kHz(27)22277.5 kHz(72)26163.0 kHz(04) | 1 500 watts pZ | MCSShip station Class C | WorkingChannels Various |\n\nPart 2 Non-commercial operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- |\n| 201 | 2284 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | Maritime ship station located on a yacht or another pleasure craft | Calling and working |\n| 202 | 2524 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | LCMRS | Distress, urgency and safety |\n| 203 | 2524 kHz | 1 500 watts pX | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 204 | 156.300 MHz(06) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 205 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 206 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 207 | 156.675 MHz(73) | 25 watts pY | LCMRSShip station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 208 | 156.725 MHz(74) | 25 watts pY | LCMRSShip station Class B | Calling and working |\n| 209 | 156.875 MHz(77) | 25 watts pY | Ship station Class B | Calling and working |\n\n> Notes to the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002\n\n> Note 1\n\n> Note: The Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002 (in force under paragraph 107 (1) (f) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Instruments\n\n| Title | Date of notificationin Gazette or FRLI registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |\n| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002 | 4 Sept 2002 (see Gazette 2002, No. GN35) | 4 Sept 2002 | |\n| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Amendment Determination 2004 (No. 1) | 26 May 2004 (see Gazette 2004, No. GN 21) | 26 May 2004 | — |\n| Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Amendment Determination 2008 (No. 1) | 6 Jan 2009 (see F2009L00016) | 7 Jan 2009 | — |\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Amendments\n\n```html\n

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It affects anyone operating ship radio equipment in Australian waters (including foreign vessels) and matters because it prevents interference, aligns equipment and procedures with international rescue systems, and helps ensure emergency calls are heard and acted on."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The Determination (which repealed the 1997 instrument at s 1.3) was expanded by later amendments (see Table of Amendments): provisions and frequency conditions for Automatic Identification System (AIS) and related equipment were added (e.g. s 2.7 and Parts 4 and 6 additions noted as ad. 2004 No. 1 and ad. 2008 No. 1), Schedule 1 technical references were updated, and Schedule 3 was revised. Those amendments broaden regulated equipment and frequency allocations and added specific operational rules (watching, record keeping and AIS limits)."},"complexity_factors":["Granular technical tables listing hundreds of carrier frequencies and precise transmitter power limits (Schedules 2–3, Part 1–11)","Multiple licence classes and sub‑classes with different entitlements and limits (Parts 2–6: Class A, B assigned/non‑assigned, C assigned/non‑assigned)","Extensive cross‑references to external instruments and standards (Radiocommunications Act/Regulations, ITU Manual, AMSA, GMDSS, IEC/AS standards in Schedule 1)","Operational rules that combine technical, procedural and temporal constraints (watch‑keeping, calling frequencies, 31 Dec 2003 carrier‑frequency rule)","Detailed role‑based requirements (qualified operator rules in s 2.4; record keeping in ss 5.3 and 6.14)","Amendment history and inserted provisions (2004, 2008) that change scope and add AIS and other requirements","Mixture of mandatory prescriptions and licence‑specific override (s 1.5(6): licence conditions prevail if inconsistent)","Large schedules with different formats (tables, cross‑referenced parts) increasing interpretive burden"],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** This Determination sets technical and operational licence conditions for maritime ship radio stations in Australia. It specifies mandatory equipment standards, permitted frequencies and power limits, operator qualifications, watch‑keeping and record‑keeping rules, and uses (distress, safety, commercial, fishing, port and AIS). It affects shipowners, radio operators, coast and satellite stations required to hold maritime ship licences, who must equip and operate stations to these detailed rules. 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