New Maritime Calling Requirement Starts Wednesday
The FCC Wireless Bureau reminded owners and operators of certain fishing and passenger vessels Tuesday that a requirement that they upgrade to VHF radiotelephone equipment that includes digital selective calling (DSC) capability kicks in Wednesday. The requirement is for commercial…
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vessels of 300 gross tons or more and small passenger vessels capable of transporting seven-12 passengers for hire in the open sea or any adjacent tidewater of the United States. Licensees needing additional time to meet the DSC requirement may file an application for an Exemption from Ship Station Requirements, most quickly through the FCC’s Universal Licensing System, the bureau said in a public notice.