Section 167

The master shall ensure that the ship keeps its courses on a voyage within it.

the sea areas for which the radio equipment under this Chapter are provided, except in the event of an emergency or unless expressly permitted by the Director to go beyond the appropriate sea areas.

* It should be noted that ships performing GMDSS functions should use the Guidance for avoidance of false distress alerts adopted by the Organisation by resolution A.814(19l.

t Refer to resolution A.614(15) concerning Carriage of Radar Operating in the Frequency Band 9,300-

9,500 MHz.

t It should be noted that ships may have a need for reception of certain maritime safety information while in port.

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Global Maritime Distress and Safety System identities.