Section 51
of Telecommunications (Radio-Communication) Regulations, 2013
Section 51
(1)
A Ship Apparatus licence may be granted by the Authority if
(a)
the vessel on which the radio-communication equipment is to be carried (referred to in this regulation and in regulations 52 to 55 as the vessel) has a valid internationally recognised Safety Radio Certificate;
(b)
the radio-communication equipment is operated by an appropriate number and category of radio operators holding a Certificate of Competency granted by a competent authority recognised by the Authority, except where the vessel is used solely or principally for pleasure purposes;
(c)
the vessel has an accounting authority acceptable to the Authority;
and
(d)
the vessel complies with such other requirements as the Authority may determine.
(2)
A person who is unable to furnish all the information required by the
Authority in the application form for a Ship Apparatus licence may, on payment of such charges and on satisfying such other requirements as the Authority may determine, be granted a Provisional Ship Apparatus licence which shall be valid for such period and subject to such conditions as the Authority may determine.
Restrictions on grant of Ship Apparatus licence.