{"id":"F2019L00835","name":"Radiocommunications – Maritime Omnibus Variation 2019 (No.1)","slug":"radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":99459,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2019L00835-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Amendments","content":"# Schedule 3 – Amendments\n\n(section 6)\n\nRadiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2015 \\[F2018L01619\\]\n\n 1 Section 2.7\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n2.7 Maritime ship stations — AIS\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for Automatic Identification System (AIS) purposes only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 11 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item; and\n\n(c) for a purpose mentioned in column 4 of the item.\n\n 2 After section 2.7\n\nInsert:\n\n2.8 Maritime ship stations — VDES communications\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) communications only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 12 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n2.9 Maritime ship stations — ASM\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for Application Specific Messages (ASM) purposes only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 13 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n 3 After section 3.13\n\nInsert:\n\n3.14 VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) — ship station Class B non assigned\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) communications, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 12 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n3.15 Application Specific Messages (ASM) — ship station Class B non assigned\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class B non assigned for Application Specific Messages (ASM) purposes, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 13 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n 4 After section 5.12A\n\nInsert:\n\n5.12B VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) — ship station Class C non assigned\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) communications, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 12 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n5.12C Application Specific Messages (ASM) — ship station Class C non assigned\n\nIf a licensee operates a ship station Class C non assigned for Application Specific Messages (ASM) purposes, the licensee must operate the station:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 13 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n 5 After the heading to Schedule 2 (before note 1)\n\nbefore “3.3”, insert “2.8, 2.9,”;\n\nafter “3.13,”, insert “3.14, 3.15,”;\n\nrepeal “5.12A”, substitute, “5.12A, 5.12B and 5.12C”.\n\n 6 Schedule 2 (note 2 to Schedule heading)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\nNote 2: The HF frequencies in this Schedule are those prescribed in Appendix 17 (REV. WRC-15) of the ITU Radio Regulations.\n\n 7 Part 2 of Schedule 2 (table item 214, first column)\n\nOmit “(AIS-SART AIS2”, substitute:\n\n(AIS-SART\n\nAIS 2)\n\n 8 Part 3 of Schedule 2 (table items 342 to 356)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| | | | | | | |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- |\n| 343 | 156.250 MHz Tx160.850 MHz Rx(05) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| | | | | | | |\n| 345 | 156.325 MHz Tx160.925 MHz Rx(66) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| 346 | 156.350 MHz Tx160.950 MHz Rx(07) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| 347 | 157.075 MHz Tx161.675 MHz Rx(81) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| 348 | 157.150 MHz Tx161.750 MHz Rx(23) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| 349 | 157.175 MHz Tx161.775 MHz Rx(83) | 25 watts pY | 25 watts pY | MCS | Radiotelephony | |\n| 350 | 1625.5 MHz–1647.5 MHz Tx1525.0 MHz–1545.0 MHz Rx | Terminal type C: 12 dBW EIRPTerminal type A: 37 dBW EIRPTerminal type M: 29 dBW EIRPTerminal type B: 33 dBW EIRP | Terminal type C: 12 dBW EIRPTerminal type A: 37 dBW EIRPTerminal type M: 29 dBW EIRPTerminal type B: 33 dBW EIRP | Earth station | Inmarsat(The licensee must give priority to the reception of distress, urgency and safety messages over public correspondence) | |\n| | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | |\n\n 9 Part 5 of Schedule 2 (table items 510 to 514)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 510 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| --- | -------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 511 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 512 | 156.725 MHz(74) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 513 | 156.750 MHz(15) | 1 watt pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 514 | 156.925 MHz Tx161.525 MHz Rx(78) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 515 | 157.850 MHz(17) | 1 watt pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n\n 10 Part 7 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 7 Port operations\n\n| Item | Carrier frequency(Channel number) | Maximum transmitter output power | Stations with which licensee may communicate | Purpose |\n| ---- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 701 | 156.225 MHz Tx160.825 MHz Rx(64) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Working |\n| 702 | 156.275 MHz Tx160.875 MHz Rx(65) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Working |\n| 703 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 704 | 156.425 MHz(68) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 705 | 156.450 MHz(09) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 706 | 156.500 MHz(10) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 707 | 156.550 MHz(11) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 708 | 156.600 MHz(12) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 709 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 710 | 156.650 MHz(13) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 711 | 156.700 MHz(14) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 712 | 156.900 MHz Tx161.500 MHz Rx(18) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 713 | 156.950 MHz(1019) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 714 | 156.975 MHz Tx161.575 MHz Rx(79) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 715 | 157.000 MHz Tx161.600 MHz Rx(20) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 716 | 157.350 MHz(1027) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 717 | 157.375 MHz(87) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 718 | 157.400 MHz(1028) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 719 | 157.425 MHz(88) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n\n 11 Part 8 of Schedule 2 (table item 807, sixth column)\n\nOmit “Calling and working”, substitute “Working”.\n\n 12 Part 11 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 11 Automatic Identification System (AIS)\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Item

Column 2

Carrier frequency

(Channel number)

Column 3

Maximum transmitter output power

Column 4

Purpose

1101

156.775 MHz

(75)

12.5 watts pY

AIS Satellite (ship-satellite)

1102

156.825 MHz

(76)

12.5 watts pY

AIS Satellite (ship-satellite)

1103

161.975 MHz

(AIS 1)

12.5 watts pY

AIS

1104

162.025 MHz

(AIS 2)

12.5 watts pY

AIS

Channels 75 and 76 may also be used for the purpose of navigation-related communications in accordance with Appendix 18 (REV. WRC-15) of the ITU Radio Regulations.

\n```\n\n 13 After Part 11 of Schedule 2\n\nInsert:\n\nPart 12 VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency band(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power |\n| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| 1201 | 157.200 MHz Tx 161.800 MHz Rx(24) | 25 watts pY |\n| 1202 | 157.225 MHz Tx161.825 MHz Rx(84) | 25 watts pY |\n| 1203 | 157.250 MHz Tx161.850 MHz Rx(25) | 25 watts pY |\n| 1204 | 157.275 MHz Tx161.875 MHz Rx(85) | 25 watts pY |\n| 1205 | 157.300 MHz(1026)157.325 MHz(1086)161.900 MHz(2026)161.925 MHz(2086) | 25 watts pY |\n\nChannels 24, 84, 25 and 85 may be merged in order to form a unique duplex channel with a bandwidth of 100 kHz in order to operate the VDES terrestrial component described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092 (WRC-15) of the ITU.\n\nPart 13 Application Specific Messages (ASM)\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency band(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power |\n| ------------ | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| 1301 | 161.950 MHz(ASM 1) | 25 watts pY |\n| 1302 | 162.000 MHz(ASM 2) | 25 watts pY |\n\n 14 Schedule 4 (note 2 to Schedule heading)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\nNote 2: The HF frequencies in this Schedule are those prescribed in Appendix 17 (REV. WRC-15) of the ITU Radio Regulations.\n\n 15 Part 2 of Schedule 4 (table item 203)\n\nRepeal the item.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Variations","content":"# Schedule 4 – Variations\n\n(section 7)\n\nRadiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station – 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2015 \\[F2018L01619\\]\n\n 1 Subsection 4(1), after the definition of Act\n\nInsert:\n\nAMSA means the Australian Maritime Safety Authority established by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990.\n\n 2 Subsection 4(1) (definition of VHF maritime frequencies)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n VHF maritime frequencies means the frequency range 156.000 MHz to 162.050 MHz, but does not include the segments within this frequency range that are allocated to the land mobile service in accordance with Table 2 of the Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI) MS 42, Frequency Plan for the VHF Bands 70 \\- 87.5 MHz and 148 \\- 174 MHz, published by the ACMA, as existing from time to time.\n Note: RALI MS 42 is available on the ACMA website at [www.acma.gov.au](http://www.acma.gov.au).\n 3 Subsection 4(2) (notes at the end)\n\nRepeal the notes, substitute:\n\n> Note 1 For references to Commonwealth Acts, see section 10 of the Acts Interpretation Act\n\n> Note: 1901; and see also subsection 13(1) of the Legislation Act 2003 for the application of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 to legislative instruments.\n\n Note 2 All Commonwealth Acts and legislative instruments are available on the Federal Register of Legislation website at [www.legislation.gov.au](http://www.legislation.gov.au).\n\n Note 3: For paragraph (b), see section 314A of the Act.\n\n 4 Paragraph 8(2)(g)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (g) qualifications recognised by:\n (i) AMSA as being equivalent to the qualification mentioned in paragraph (a); or\n (ii) the ACMA as being equivalent to any of the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (b) to (f).\n 5 Subsection 8(3), after note 2\n\nInsert:\n\n Note 3 Equivalent qualifications and licences recognised by the ACMA and AMSA are listed in the Tables of Equivalent Qualifications and Licences, as existing from time to time, available on the ACMA website at www.acma.gov.au.\n 6 Subsection 9(2)\n\nAfter “in the version current from time to time”, omit “of the”, substitute “of its”.\n\n 7 Section 19\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n19 Maritime ship stations — AIS\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for Automatic Identification System (AIS) purposes only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2.10 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item; and\n\n(c) for a purpose mentioned in column 4 of the item.\n\n 8 After section 19\n\nInsert:\n\n20 Maritime ship stations — VDES communications\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) communications only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2.11 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n21 Maritime ship stations — ASM\n\nA person must operate a maritime ship station for Application Specific Messages (ASM) purposes only:\n\n(a) on a frequency mentioned in column 2 of an item in Part 2.12 of Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) using a transmitter output power not exceeding the power mentioned in column 3 of the item.\n\n 9 Part 2.1 of Schedule 2 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\nNote The HF frequencies in this Schedule are those prescribed in Appendix 17 (REV. WRC-15) of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations.\n\n 10 Part 2.3 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 2.3 Public correspondence\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power | Column 4Stations with which person may communicate |\n| ------------ | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | 156.025 MHz Tx160.625 MHz Rx(60) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 2 | 156.050 MHz Tx160.650 MHz Rx(01) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 3 | 156.075 MHz Tx160.675 MHz Rx(61) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 4 | 156.100 MHz Tx160.700 MHz Rx(02) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 5 | 156.125 MHz Tx160.725 MHz Rx(62) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 6 | 156.150 MHz Tx160.750 MHz Rx(03) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 7 | 156.175 MHz Tx160.775 MHz Rx(63) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 8 | 156.200 MHz Tx160.800 MHz Rx(04) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| | | | |\n| 10 | 156.250 MHz Tx160.850 MHz Rx(05) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| | | | |\n| 12 | 156.325 MHz Tx160.925 MHz Rx(66) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 13 | 156.350 MHz Tx160.950 MHz Rx(07) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 14 | 157.075 MHz Tx161.675 MHz Rx(81) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 15 | 157.150 MHz Tx161.750 MHz Rx(23) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n| 16 | 157.175 MHz Tx161.775 MHz Rx(83) | 25 watts pY | MCS |\n\n 11 Part 2.4 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 2.4 Commercial operations\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power | Column 4Stations with which person may communicate | Column 5Purpose |\n| ------------ | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 1 | 27680 kHz(68) | 4 watts pZ12 watts pX | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 2 | 156.400 MHz(08) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 3 | 156.625 MHz(72) | 25 watts pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 4 | 156.725 MHz(74) | 25 watts pY | LCSMaritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 5 | 156.750 MHz(15) | 1 watt pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n| 6 | 156.925 MHz Tx161.525 MHz Rx(78) | 25 watts pY | LCS | Calling and working |\n| 7 | 157.850 MHz(17) | 1 watt pY | Maritime ship stations | Calling and working |\n\n 12 Part 2.6 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 2.6 Port operations\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Item

Column 2

Frequency

(Channel number)

Column 3

Maximum transmitter output power

Column 4

Stations with which person may communicate

Column 5

Purpose

1

156.225 MHz Tx

160.825 MHz Rx

(64)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Working

2

156.275 MHz Tx

160.875 MHz Rx

(65)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Working

3

156.400 MHz

(08)

25 watts pY

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

4

156.425 MHz

(68)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

5

156.450 MHz

(09)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

6

156.500 MHz

(10)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

7

156.550 MHz

(11)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

8

156.600 MHz

(12)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

9

156.625 MHz

(72)

25 watts pY

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

10

156.650 MHz

(13)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

11

156.700 MHz

(14)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

12

156.900 MHz Tx

161.500 MHz Rx

(18)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

13

156.950 MHz

(1019)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship statons

Calling and working

14

156.975 MHz Tx

161.575 MHz Rx

(79)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

15

157.000 MHz Tx

161.600 MHz Rx

(20)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

16

157.350 MHz

(1027)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

17

157.375 MHz

(87)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

18

157.400 MHz

(1028)

25 watts pY

LCS

Maritime ship stations

Calling and working

19

157.425 MHz

(88)

25 watts pY

LCS

Calling and working

\n```\n\n 13 Part 2.7 of Schedule 2 (table item 3, column 5)\n\nOmit “Calling and working”, substitute “Working”.\n\n 14 Part 2.10 of Schedule 2 (table)\n\nRepeal the table, substitute:\n\nPart 2.10 Automatic Identification System (AIS)\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Item

Column 2

Carrier frequency

(Channel number)

Column 3

Maximum transmitter output power

Column 4

Purpose

1

156.775 MHz

(75)

12.5 watts pY

AIS Satellite (ship-satellite)

2

156.825 MHz

(76)

12.5 watts pY

AIS Satellite (ship-satellite)

3

161.975 MHz

(AIS 1)

12.5 watts pY

AIS

4

162.025 MHz

(AIS 2)

12.5 watts pY

AIS

Channels 75 and 76 may also be used for the purpose of navigation-related communications in accordance with Appendix 18 (REV. WRC-15) of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations.

\n```\n\n 15 After Part 2.10 of Schedule 2\n\nInsert:\n\nPart 2.11 VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency band(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power |\n| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | 157.200 MHz Tx 161.800 MHz Rx(24) | 25 watts pY |\n| 2 | 157.225 MHz Tx161.825 MHz Rx(84) | 25 watts pY |\n| 3 | 157.250 MHz Tx161.850 MHz Rx(25) | 25 watts pY |\n| 4 | 157.275 MHz Tx161.875 MHz Rx(85) | 25 watts pY |\n| 5 | 157.300 MHz(1026)157.325 MHz(1086)161.900 MHz(2026)161.925 MHz(2086) | 25 watts pY |\n\nChannels 24, 84, 25 and 85 may be merged in order to form a unique duplex channel with a bandwidth of 100 kHz in order to operate the VDES terrestrial component described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092 (WRC-15) of the International Telecommunication Union.\n\nPart 2.12 Application Specific Messages (ASM)\n\n| Column 1Item | Column 2Frequency band(Channel number) | Column 3Maximum transmitter output power |\n| ------------ | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | 161.950 MHz(ASM 1) | 25 watts pY |\n| 2 | 162.000 MHz(ASM 2) | 25 watts pY |","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":1695},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains within the scope of maritime radiocommunications technical regulation. While it introduces new communication technologies (VDES and ASM), these are natural evolutions of existing maritime radio systems rather than an expansion into new regulatory areas. The amendments maintain the original purpose of managing spectrum use and licensing conditions for maritime ship stations."},"complexity_factors":["Technical frequency allocations and power limits specified across multiple detailed tables (Parts 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.10-2.12, and Parts 3, 5, 7, 8, 11-13 of Schedule 2)","Multiple classes of ship stations with distinct rules (Class B non-assigned, Class C non-assigned)","Extensive cross-referencing to Schedule 2 tables and international standards (ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 17 and 18, ITU-R M.2092)","Technical terminology including EIRP (Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power), specific channel numbering, and power notation (pY, pZ, pX)","Nested conditional logic for operation purposes ('only if', 'must not exceed') and merged channel configurations for VDES"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument updates Australia’s maritime radiocommunication rules to allow modern digital systems — notably AIS, VDES and Application Specific Messages — on designated channels and power limits, so ships can use satellite and advanced VHF/data links. \n\nIt affects ship licence holders, commercial and recreational vessel operators, port authorities, AMSA and ACMA, and aligns Australia with ITU standards to improve safety and international interoperability."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1","history":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1/history","analysis":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/radiocommunications-maritime-omnibus-variation-2019-no-1/documents"}}