Laws and Regulations

No 2813 Radio Laws Electronic Communication Laws No 18183 Radio Regulations No 25482 Radio Operator Qualification and Examination Regulations Spectrum Management Regulations Coast Guard Regulations Turkish Search and Rescue Regulations SOLAS Vol.5

No 2813 Radio Laws

• This regulation’s name was changed in 10 November 2008. After then, this law’s name was called the law concerning the establishment of BTİK(Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu).

Electronic Communication Laws

First Part – General Provisions

Rule 1 – Purpose This law’s purpose is; organizing electronic communication sector and supervising competition in this area, protecting consumer rights, generalizing service in all country, using sources effectively and efficiently, encourage new investments and technologies in substructure, network and service areas.

Rule 2 – Scope Execution of electronic communication and management of substructure, network and services is subject for this laws. Moreover, communication devices’ manufacture, importation, sale, establishment, operation, frequency planning, authorization, auditing and settlement are also subject for this laws.

Rule 3 – Definitions and Abbreviations In this rule there are 61 defitions. Important ones among them are ; - Interference : Various publications, or electromagnetic effects that effect or interrupt all kind of electronic communications. - Ministry : Transportation Ministry. - Committee : BTİK - Institution : BTİK - CEIR : Central Equipment Identity Register - CEPT : European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations

Rule 4 – Principles All kinds of electronic communication device, system and network establishment and management is responsible for government. For this situation these principles are using ; - Protect of free and effective competition - Observance of consumer rights - Communication with reasonable fee - Be international - Priority for urgent needs - Information security and privacy of communication - Neutrality in regulations

Third Part – Management of Spectrum

Rule 36 – Planning frequency - Frequency planning for not create electromagnetic interference on the radio broadcasts from each other.

Rule 37 – Radio establishing and permission to using, radio license - All users must take radio license and permission to use radio devices.These licenses are for 5 years. After then, they must be renovate.

Rule 38 – Checking satellite position - In international plannings and criterions framework, satellite position planning, checking is working coordinated BTİK and Transportation Ministry.

Rule 39 – Communication with codes and cryptoes - Communication with code and crypto procedures is determined by BTİK.

Rule 40 – Spectrum watching and checking -Radio device and systems using is determined and controlled by BTİK. Turkish Coast Guard is responsible for spectrum watching in the open seas.

Rule 41 – Process for foreigns - If Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees fit to give permission license to foreign people, BTİK is take care of it.

Rule 42 – Coast radio stations - Directorate of Radio Management ( Telsiz İşletme Müdürlüğü )in General Directorate of Coastal Safety (Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü ) is responsible for coast radio stations to carry out the communication between sea and shore.

Rule 46 – Radio Fees - Radio fees are determined and taking by BTİK.

7th Part – Penal Provisions 8th Part – Final Provisions

Rule 69 – Execution - Council of Ministers shall execute the provisions of this law.

Regulation on the Procedures and Radio

Chapter One

• Article (1)

- The purpose of this regulation, the radio and Radio license granting permission to install and use, permits and radio licance duration, renewal, modification and cancellation of the related principles and procedures provided for in this framework with the establishment of wireless devices and systems, use, transfer, change the type operation, speed and shall be subject to discontnuation of service to identify users.

• Article (2)

1-This regulation concerning radio and television broadcasts without prejudice to the provisions of the relevant law, by natural and legal persons in public institutions and organizations and the establishment and use of wireless devices and systems and procedures included work to be done with the procedures and principles to be ap

2-The Turkish Armed Forces, the Gendarmerie General Command and the Coast Guardmission areas specified in laws and institutions, including matters relating to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Telecommunications Department, the General Directorate of National Intelligence Organization and police radio equipment and systems, and the cost paid bythe institutions established by the operators or to be established in all types of marineradio equipment and systems and radio communication and navigational safetyequipment and systems air service outside the scope of this Regulation.

Chapter Two : Radio Operations

- Application

Article (5)

1- Natural and legal persons with public institutions and organizations, depending on the transaction indicates its intention to use the radio, and a petition to establish.

The radio system is planned to be established by taking into account the claimant filled out and signed Application Form with two copies of the requested address of the proposed location of radio equipment in the radio system and geographic coordinate information

Real and legal persons; Chamber of Commerce certificate, certificate of the Chamber of Industry, Trade Registry Gazette example, an activity similar to these statutes or articles of association,

Public institutions and organizations set up and use wireless equipment and systems thatsupport the basis of special legislation by adding provisions shall apply to the Authority.

-Assessment and Permission to Establish

Article (6)

1- Natural and legal persons of public institutions and organizations and services needed by the radio operators will be borne primarily by the Agency is authorized.

3- Repeater for amateur radio communication and / or link associated with covering a wide area radio systems applying for a special amateur radio repeaters and similarassociations, are authorized to use these systems to be the responsibility of the amateur radio certificate amateur wireless operator, provided that the permit is issued for installation and use. However, if the separation of the association to replace theresponsible charge of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio within a month must be reported to the Authority by the association.

4- The Authority of the requested type of radio system and the use of radio equipmentneeded to set limits on technical matters such as the location.

6- Before the expiry of the given permission to install and use radio equipment and systemsto continue to use the case of a request for re-evaluation of the applicant to establish andextend the validity of permits, including permit may be canceled or any change infrequency can be made. However, until the end of the period allowed for installation and use do not reach the Agency in case of any request for extension of time without noticeby the Authority, any permit granted to install and use, and a health permit will be canceled.

-Setting Up and Using

Article (7)

1- The user of radio equipment and systems building permit application form annexed tothe letter and the technical values and system of the Authority establishes the technicalregulations of radio equipment or get established consisting of the appropriate devices.

3- Wireless users who have permission to install and use device or system, or system of a user and wireless devices due to its operations in a place other than where the permission, authorization or permit, except the frequencies assigned for use outside the technical values, if requested by the user must obtain permission from the Authority .

-License

Article (8)

1- On the Permit, wireless devices and radio equipment used in the system and / or thetype of system, number, allocated frequencies, bandwidth, output power, location,and duration to be determined by the Authority and other identifying information.

2- The number of wireless devices and system devices, and / or renewed permit the alteration of assigned frequencies.

Article (9)

- Established in accordance with the authorization given to the radio device and thesystem is set up and use, transported to another location, frequency and other technicalusers to modify the properties, are required to have a permit by applying to the Authoritywith a petition. If such application is approved, these changes will be processed in the user license, the user is notified with a letter.

-Additional authorization procedures

Article (10)

1- Users who have permission to install and use radio equipment systems would furtherneed to get a permit from the Agency for each wireless device or frequency.

-Transactions to be Applied to Foreigners

Article (14)

- Application and authorization procedures are carried out as described below for foreigners:

Agreements or treaties with foreign governments be established on the basis of this agreement or agreements shall be subject to radio equipment and systems.

Temporarily brought to Turkey with the passenger wireless devices and systems usedwithin the framework of our country is a signatory to international conventions.

-Radio equipment and systems used by foreign nationals in prohibited zones

Article (15)

- Permitted to prohibited zones declared by the General Staff of the devices used for receiving radio and television broadcasting to foreign nationals outside the radiotransmitter, radio transmitter-receiver or receiver devices of the General Staff building and subject to the permission given permission to use the radio with a health permit.

-Wireless Devices And Systems within the Authorization

Article (16)

- Authorized by the Authority, operators of electronic communications network orinfrastructure are subject to the following points in the radio equipment and systems:

Operators for radio equipment and systems for all kinds of infrastructure that make up the application form and lists that contain devices with locations to apply for permission toinstall and use the system.

Following an assessment by the Authority under the authorization of the application is allowed to install and use the system.

Operators of electronic communications network or infrastructure to all the radio equipment and systems to start with a general permit issued.

CHAPTER 3 - Various and Final Provisions

Effect

Article (17)

- This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of publication.

Article (18)

- The provisions of this Regulation shall be executed by the President of Information Technologies and Communications Authority.

Radio Operator's Qualification and Examination Regulations

PART I: General Provisions

CHAPTER I: Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions

The purpose of this regulation is granting qualification classes and the qualifications and procedures, determination of the principles for the radio operators who will use radio stations on the marine crafts within GMDSS or not. Scope

Article 2 – This regulation scopes radio operators who will establish the GMDSS and other radio stations in accordance with the law numbered 2813 on the ships that scoped by SOLAS-74. Support

Article 3 - This Regulation is a party to; - Law No. 3539 dated 04/20/1989 Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention on Standards of the International 1978 (STCW-78) and the STCW-95 change,

-The World Radio Conference WRC-97 Com No. 4-4 of 4745 with the decision of the Decree Law on Establishment and Duties of Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs, -The Civil Servants Act, -Per Diem Act and the Decree on the General Staff and Procedure. Definitions

Article 4 - In this Regulation;

a) Administration: Maritime Undersecretariat, b)IMO: International Maritime Organization, c) Contract: STCW-78 Convention and its amendments, d) The Seafarers Regulation: published in Official Gazette No. 24 832 of 31/7/2002 and its amendments and related regulations, guidelines, e)GASM: Head office for Examination of Seafarers Organized in the Seafarers Regulation, f)CEPT: European Postal and Telecommunications Administrations, g) WRC World Radio Conference, h)The INMARSAT system: The Maritime Communications System Via Inmarsat Satellites, i)COSPAS-SARSAT: Polar Orbiting Maritime Search and Rescue Satellite Communication System, j) GMDSS:Global Maritime Distress And Safety Communications System, k) SOLAS-74: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the changes we support, l) The ITU / RR: The International Telecommunication Union / Radio Regulation, m)DSC: Digital Selective Calling, n)NBDP: Narrow-Band Direct Printing telegraph system, o)EPIRB: Radio transmitter which is able to promote the place of posting signs of the ship it belongs, p)NAVTEX: Is a device which consist of the shore transmitter stations and automatic receivers from the system of marine vehicles and publishes meteorological and navigational warning messages formatted in international standards by NBDP technuiqe to the marine crafts on its sea area, r) Radio: The system works without any physical connection between them but via electromagnetic waves to give and receive coded or encrypted voice and data or only for receive or only for give, s) Interference:Electromagnetic wave that prevents any communication made through telecommunication systems within the relevant legislation or radio and television broadcasts and any kind that interferes with or disrupts the quality, t) Area Al: covered by at least one VHF coast station and VHF / DSC alerts can be received offshore areas, u)Area A2 : Beyond A1 area and covered by at least one MF coast station and MF / DSC alerts can be received offshore area, v)Area A3: Beyond the areas A1 and A2, covered by INMARSAT satellites, w)Area A4: Sea area beyond the areas A1,A2 and A3 x)Short Range:sea area defined for marine vehicles that outside the GMDSS scope that covered by at least one VHF coast station and VHF / DSC distress and safety frequency-held and is patrolled continuously, y)Long Range:which is outside the scope of GMDSS sea area defined for marine vehicles z) Sea Craft Scope of GMDSS : within the provisions of SOLAS-74 fitted with GMDSS equipment and personnel required as a tool in the sea,

aa) Sea Craft Outside the Scope of GMDSS: within the provisions of SOLAS-74 fitted with GMDSS equipment and personnel, as a non-mandatory, which are subject to other rules of the Convention in connection with communications, ab) Restricted Radio Operator: The proficiency certificate for ROC that given by the competent authority in accordance with the requirements of International Radio Regulations (ITU / RR) ac)General Radio Operator: The proficiency certificate for GOC that given by the competent authority in accordance with the requirements of International Radio Regulations (ITU / RR) ad) Radio Electronic Officer: The proficiency certificate for GMDSS First Class Radio Electronic Officer or GMDSS Second Class Radio Electronic Officer that given by the competent authority in accordance with the requirements of International Radio Regulations (ITU / RR) PART TWO: Granting GMDSS Qualifications, Training and Examination

Issuance of Qualifications Article 5 - the radio operator's qualifications given by the Administration Qualifying Classes

Article 6 - Qualifying classes will be given to operators to work GMDSS ship radio stations listed below.

a) GMDSS 1st Class Radio Electronic Operator's Qualification (REO 1)

b) GMDSS 2nd Class Radio Electronic Operator's Qualification (REO 2)

c) GMDSS General Radio Operator's Qualification (GOC)

d) GMDSS Restricted Operator's Qualification (ROC) Exam Dates and Locations

Article 7 - Radio operator examinations, by the Center for Seafarers Seafarers' Examination specified in Regulation, of each year in February, July and September to be done three times a year. In addition, the exam can be done in places and times approved by the Administration. Conditions for Candidates to Take the Examination

Article 8 - radio operator examination obliged to meet the candidates, who wish to enter:

- must be Turkish citizen or taken education in North Cyprus Turkish Republic, -must be older than 17 years old, -mustn’t sentenced by severe punishments, -must be graduated from high school to be REO1 and REO2 -must be graduated from primary school to be GOC or ROC -must have seafarer’s health certificate

Application for Examinations

Article 11 - In order to enter the radio operator examinations, the candidate will register a petition to the port authority and the appendix,

a) Three passport-size photographs, b) TC ID statement, c) Academic status certificate or certified copy of the institution, d) Necessarily health certificate Exams and Exam Questions

Article 14 - the examinations made by GASM; Shall be prepared in accordance with the qualification levels of radio operators, and done in two stages, including the written and practical exams. Arranged in one session of multiple-choice written exam. Evaluation of Examinations Regional directorates and the Administration over 100 points in the Short Range Radio Operator's Qualification test areas for at least 60 points will be successful. Exam Results -Exam results are shown in three days on GASM’s website. -Exam results are shown in four days on Port Ministeries -Practical exam’s results are shown in 15 days after written exam. PART THREE: Outside the Scope of GMDSS Radio Operators and Miscellaneous Provisions

PART ONE: Qualifying Classes, Issuance of Certificates, Adaptation Process

Qualifying Classes -According to SOLAS-74 and STCW 78/95 conventions’ operators who will work at radio stations: a) Short Range Radio Operator Certificate ( SRC) b)Long Range Radio Operator Certificate ( LRC) PART TWO: Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Issuance of Qualification

Article 28 After the proclamation of the exam results, successful candidates have completed the age of

18, provided with the documents shown below in which the port authority's application for examination.

a) Application form,

b) In case of payment of fee receipts,

c) Criminal record (not required for public employees),

d) seafarers health verification certificate, certified copy of a new,

e) Four passport size photographs.

Renewal of Qualification Article 29 - Radio Operator's Qualification Certificates are valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. Radio operator qualification certificates for the renewal of the port of registry required to be filed with the documents listed below. a) Application form,

b) Two passport-size photographs,

c) Copy of original qualification certificate or for indefinite certificate,

d) seafarers health verification certificate, certified copy of a new,

e) criminal record (not required for civil servants),

f) In case of payment of fee receipts,

Losing the Radio Operator's Qualification certificates The person who lost the this certificate must write a petition or make an announcement about lost of certificate, then apply to port ministery about renewal of this certificate. Temporary Withdrawal and Revocation of Qualifications Article 32-Certificate will be temporarily withdrawn or cancelled in the situtations below. a)The situations for temporarily withdrawn of qualification certificates for three months: 1) To violate National and International maritime distress, urgency and safety communications two times during a year, 2) to violate the rules of national and international business other than those referred to in the subsection three times within a year, 3)To use a name or call sign of a ship which is off-service when communicating with coast stations, 4)Let some other person use own qualification certificate,

b) The situations for cancellation and indefinetly withdrawn of qualification certificates:

1) Prohibition from public rights or civil rights, 2)Altough the adequacy is temporarily withdrawn, to keep working without certificates, 3)Temporarily withdrawn of adequacy two times in a year, 4)To make the cases on the 3 and 4 subparagraph of (a) clause of this section twice. c)If there is a health problem to make the job actively according to Seafarer’s Health Directive, adequacy certifications will be taken back temporarily or cancelled due to health condition. d)(Annex:RG-26/09/2006-26301) The adequacy certificate in this regulations can be given to the applicant for once if the applicant is sentenced from (c) clause of 8. section of this regulation but the execution of sentence is completed and 2 years passed over it. SECTION 33 - Acknowledge Of Qualification Certificates Issued By Another State The principles at the Seafarer’s Regulation are effective on the acknowledge of radio operator’s competency certificate that edited by another country which is the part of the STCW 78/95 International Agreement. SECTION 34 – Work Areas Of Certificates Work areas of certificates on this regulation are stated on the regulation of Ships’ Equipping With Seafarers that came into effect relative to Seafarer’s Regulation. But, for the radio capability of ships which aren’t equipped with GMDSS according to 14th table of mentioned regulation will be based on adaption capabilities of this regulation. SECTION 35 – Matters Not Covered By The Regulation ITU and IMO judges with CEPT advices and rules and codes of STCW agreement are based about radio operator qualification, qualification classes and exam subjects that not covered by this regulation. Authority To Certificate Of Regional Offices ANNEX 1 – ( ANNEX: RG-26/09/2006-26301) Radio Operator Qualification Cerfiticates that given by General Directorate Of Maritime Transport can be given by regional offices which are appropriate on technical infrastructure. TEMPORARY CLAUSE 1 – Chance for the enter to examination is given to the candidates -who take this examination before the effective date of this regulation and have a make up examination from a branch- for the exams that six months after the date of entry into effect of

this regulation according to annex and changes on the GMDSS radio operator licenses and exam regulation that came into effect by publishing on the official gazette at the date of 18/10/1994. TEMPORARY CLAUSE 2 – If the validity period and refreshing period (1 year ) of a certificate of GMDSS radio operator is over when this regulation came into effect, the refreshing period of operator’s for the certificate is extended for a year after the entry into effect date of this regulation. For the refreshing operation, radio operators must make an application to the regional offices or port authorities according to 29th section of this regulation. SECTION 37- Effect This regulation comes into effect on the publishing date. SECTION 38- Execution The Minister who Undersecretariat for Maritime Affair is connected executes the clauses of this regulation. QUESTION DISTRIBUTION ACCORDING TO PROFIENCY LEVEL AND EXAM SUBJECTS

Rule and regulation

Management English Total

GMDSS General Radio Operator

15

50

35

100

GMDSS Restricted Radio Operator

25

40

35

100

Long Range Radio Operator

25

40

35

100

Note: %15 shift is possible GMDSS GENERAL RADIO OPERATOR ( GOC )

EXAM NAME

TIME PASSING SCORE

TYPE DATE BEGINNING TIME

Explanation about examinations

09:00

Rule-Regulation

20 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

Management 60 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

English 40 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

GMDSS RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATOR ( ROC )

EXAM NAME

TIME PASSING SCORE

TYPE DATE BEGINNING TIME

Explanations about examinations

09:00

Rule-Regulation

30 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

Management 50 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

English 40 minutes

60 points

Written

10:00

Regulations About Directorate General of Coastal Safety, Establishment Of Sea And Air Band Radio Communication Systems, Use Permit Issuance, Licensing And Regulation Of Tarriffs PART 1

Purpose, Scope, Resource and Definitions Purpose SECTION 1- (1) The purpose of this regulations; establishment, use permit issuance and licensing of all types of marine and air band radio communication system and to regulate tarriffs and bases of operations for allowance and postponement call code to marine band radio communication equipments.

Scope

SECTION 2- (1) This regulations consist of establishment , operation, licensing of marine and air band communication systems for public institutions and organizations besides regal and real persons.

SECTION 3 - (1) Resource

SECTION 4 – Abbreviations

BTK : Information Technologies And Communications Agency EHK : The Law For Electronic Communications KEGM : General Directorate Of Coastal Safety MMSI : Maritime Mobile Service Identify MKE : Institution Of Chemical Industry Machinery

TİM : Directorate Of Radio Operation

SECTION 5 –Definitions

Radio: The system works without any physical connection between them but via electromagnetic waves to give and receive coded or encrypted voice and data or only for receive or only for give.

PART 2

The Principles For The Marine Band Radio Communication Systems

SECTION 6 - Permit Application And Installation

SECTION 7 – Granting A License And Permission To Use

*MMSI number is given to aerial vehicles for SAR operations

SECTION 8 - In The Case Of Sell And Turnover

SECTION 9 - Marine Navigational Instruments Marine Navigational Instruments must be on the list of approved insturments by information technologies and communications agency (BTK) and permission to set up and use and license are necessity.

PART 3 The Principles For The Air Band Radio Communication Systems SECTION 10- Application And Permission To Set Up SECTION 11 –Giving License SECTION 12 – Air Navigational Instruments Marine Navigational Instruments must be on the list of approved insturments by information technologies and communications agency (BTK) and permission to set up and use and license are necessity

PART 4

General Principles SECTION 13 - Principles Of Setting Up And Using The Radio Communication System Radio communication systems must be set up according to technical specifications and must be used with license. SECTION 14 – Cancellation Of License SECTION 15 – Notification SECTION 16- Procedures To Foreigners Radio communications systems that established according to agreements with foreign governments are ancillary to the specific provisions of this agreement. SECTION 17 – Radio License And Annual User Fees

PART 5

Final Clauses SECTION 18 – OPERATIVE EFFECT This regulation comes into operative effect on the date of publication. SECTION 19 – EXECUTION General Manager Of Coastal Safety executes this regulation’s effects. TİM01 – The First Application Form TİM02 – Change Application Form 2 TİM03 – Notification Form TİM04 – Earth License TİM05 – Air License TİM06 - Ship License TİM07 – Radio Fee Tariff

SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART ONE Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions Purpose ARTICLE 1 - (1) The purpose of this regulation, planning and management of the spectrum of frequencies allocation of national and international coordination and registration with the effective and efficient use of frequencies needed to be taken back and re-allocation of frequencies allocated to the procedures and principles related to regulate. Scope ARTICLE 2 - (1) of this Regulation, the relevant law regarding radio and television broadcasts without prejudice to the provisions of, the basic principles and scope of spectrum management principles, the preparation and updating of the National Frequency Plan, and national and international frequency allocation coordination and registration, retrieval and re-assignment of frequencies allocated to the procedures and inspections.

Support ARTICLE 3 - (1) These Regulations 5809 dated 5/11/2008 Electronic Communication the first paragraph of Article 6 of the Law (g), paragraph and second paragraph of Article 40 are based. Definitions ARTICLE 4 - (1) of this Regulation; a) EU: European Union, b) The bandwidth (channel bandwidth): the range of protection for applications in the side channels or a defined frequency band which also includes the communication channel capacity, c) CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administraions): Mail European Conference of Post and Telecommunications Administrations, d) Detail the frequency plan (Allotment): The general frequency allocation plan in accordance with a specified frequency countrywide or regional basis within the range of terrestrial and space radio certain conditions communications service for use by administrations handling of the National Frequency Plan, d) Electronic communications: signs of all kinds of signs, symbols, sounds, images and data cable, wireless, optical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical, and other transmission systems by means of electro-mechanical transmission, the sending and receiving, e) the electronic communication infrastructure: electronic communications, or through over performed switching equipment, hardware and software, including terminals and lines including all types of network units, related facilities and their integral parts, f) the electronic communications network: one or more points of electronic which forms the connection between these points to ensure that communication switching equipment and all kinds of transmission system, including lines, g) electromagnetic interference (Interference): made in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation all kinds of electronic communication, interrupt or degrade any publication or electromagnetic effect, i) Frequency range (Frequency range): the frequency range up to two frequencies equipment could be adjusted, or a radio frequency range, h) Frequency band (Frequency band) frequency bands defined in frequency plans, i) Frequency Allocation (Assignment): Detail of a frequency allocation plan by the Authority in accordance with radio station frequencies or frequency channels, output power, certain conditions, including broadcast times be allowed to use under, i) Overall frequency plan (allocation) is defined globally by the ITU frequency parts of the frequency plan in accordance with a specific frequency band according to one or more with a large number of terrestrial and space radiocommunication services by radyoastronomi services National Frequency Plan for use within certain processing conditions, j) GHz: Giga Hertz, k) Hz: Hertz, l), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): The International Civil Aviation Organization, m), IMO (International Maritime Organization): International Maritime Organization, n), ITU (International Telecommunication Union): The International Telecommunication Union,

o) Operator: Any legal electronic communication service providers and / or provide electronic communications network and infrastructure of the operating company, q) The allowable electromagnetic interference (interference permissible): The radio systems and allocated in accordance with the terms of the technical regulations that could occur when the use of and electromagnetic interference can be permitted, p) Operator: Authorization providing electronic communications services and / or provide electronic communications network and infrastructure of the operating company, r) channel spacing (channel spacing) spacing between center frequencies of adjacent channels, s) kHz: Kilo Hertz, t) on a subscription, electronic communications services regardless of whether natural or legal person benefiting from, u) The Board: Information Technologies and Communications Board, ii) Authority: Information Technologies and Communications Authority, v) MHz: Mega Hertz, h) Radio and television broadcasting: terrestrial, cable, satellite, and via other media, encrypted or for the purpose of mass communication and individual communication services unencrypted involving image and / or sound transmission, z) Spectrum used for electronic communications, the frequency of 9 kHz to 3000 GHz and the case of international regulations, including over 3000 GHz frequencies including the frequency range of electromagnetic waves, aa) permission to install and use radio: radio equipment installed and used under the law and permission granted by the Authority for the systems, bb) Radio: electromagnetic waves between them without any physical connection through an open, coded or encrypted voice and data to give, to receive or to give or receive only for systems, cc) Radio license: radio equipment installed and used under the law, and The license issued by the Authority for the systems, dd) National registration: The assignment of frequencies, beginning of the usage by the user following the notification process of the Authority's database, ee) International registration: notification of the beginning to use the assigned frequencies member of the international organizations of the subsequent use of such frequency data process to ensure registration of databases, ff) Authentication: providing electronic communications services and / or electronic in order to ensure communication network of the Authority or private electronic communications services to these entities, certain rights and obligations will be issued, dd) The harmful electromagnetic interference: Studies in terms of a radionavigation service or jeopardizing other public safety services, or a radio communication service work seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts the electromagnetic attempt means. PART TWO Fundamental Principles and Procedures for Spectrum Management Basic principles and guidelines ARTICLE 5 - (1) The Authority, in spectrum management; a) ensure effective competition in the electronic communications sector and non-discrimination shall be prevented, transparency, as an effective and efficient utilization of the spectrum, the radio without causing harmful interference, and the implementation of the use of publications, b) The country with the current strategies and policies set by the Ministry of Transportation and future needs,

c) in the field of electronic communications ITU, IMO, ICAO and CEPT as well as international and regional decisions of organizations, bilateral and multilateral agreements and EU legislation, d) research and development activities and investments with the implementation of technological innovations encouragement, the requirements of national security and public order, and emergencies such as natural disasters and extraordinary situations giving priority to the needs of the situation. e) The borders with neighboring countries, frequency allocation and assignment harmful when preventing or minimizing the effects of electromagnetic interference and the reciprocal of the spectrum providing an effective and efficient use of takes into account. PART THREE Preparation and Updating of the National Frequency Plan, Frequency Assignment, Registration, Change, Coordination, Assigned Frequencies Revocation, Cancellation Preparation and updating of the National Frequency Plan ARTICLE 6 - (1) the frequency range used for electronic communications from 9 kHz to 3000 up to GHz range, and on the case of international regulations of 3000 GHz frequencies in this range are included. (2) National frequency plan frequency ranges, each of the nine frequency specified in Table 1 band divided. Frequency unit Hz because frequencies; a) 3 to 3000 kHz up to (3000 kHz), kHz b) 3 - up to 3000 MHz (3000 MHz inclusive), MHz c) 3 - up to 3000 GHz, GHz is expressed in terms. Table-1: Table of Frequency Bands Band No. Symbol / Description Frequency Range (Except for lower limit, upper limit included) 4)VLF (Very Low Frequency) 3-30 kHz 5)LF (Low Frequency) 30-300 kHz 6)MF (Medium Frequency) 300 - 3000 kHz 7)HF (High Frequency) 3-30 MHz 8)VHF (Very High Frequency) 30 to 300 MHz 9)UHF (Ultra High Frequency) 300 - 3000 MHz 10)SHF (Super High Frequency) 3-30 GHz 11)EHF (Extra High Frequency) 30-300 GHz 12) 300 to 3000 GHz

(3) The National Frequency Plan, in Article 5, taking into consideration the basic principles and procedures is prepared. The National Frequency Plan, and the general and detailed frequency plan, the planned channel spacing for systems, output power, the authorization procedure, reference information, consists of remarks. The National Frequency Plan also used in spectrum management and radio services, radio stations and systems, application terms, the joint use of frequency and space-related technical The National Frequency Plan, along with terms and abbreviations. (4) the National Frequency Plan, the frequency bands used by the Turkish Armed Forces broadcast with frequency bands in order to be granted by the Supreme Board of Radio and Television also indicated. (5) The procedures and principles regarding the implementation of the National Frequency Plan and the Authority's web In case of necessity, owned and published on the ITU and CEPT as a member of international and regional organizations may also be published on the website. Frequency allocation ARTICLE 7 - (1) the Authority who want to establish and operate radio frequency devices or systems Who must have allocated to operations. However, the Regulations published by the Authority Setting up and using a walkie-talkie radio license, no permission and without a need for frequencies used for radio equipment and systems that can be used for the allocation process, be made. Any permission to use a walkie-talkie and radio license and a need to establish be used without radio equipment and systems, operators are allowed by the Authority or users of any electromagnetic interference on the wireless device and system Without these devices and systems used and the frequencies allocated and registered users electromagnetic interference caused by other radio systems also accept work they have to. (2) frequency assignments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gendarmerie General Command and the Coast Needs, including the Turkish Armed Forces Security Command, the National Intelligence Organization Police and emergency needs of the Undersecretariat and priority. (3) with the Turkish Armed Forces Radio and Television Supreme Council, the National Frequency Plan frequency planning in frequency bands allocated to them by the Authority under and applies them. (4) frequency assignments channel plan in ITU, IMO, ICAO, the EU and CEPT as well as international decisions are made taking into consideration the organizations. (5) operators, frequency allocations are subject to authorization, the authorization certificate of the right to use is restricted to not more than the specified time. (6) For the users of radio system is not subject to authorization, a maximum of five be the year on the basis of common usage, and if necessary set up and radio system performed in conjunction with permission to use. Time assignment of frequencies, the system setup time and is allowed to use. At the end of the radio system of documenting the need for system demands of users, frequency of use period shall be extended by evaluating deemed suitable. (7) The system installation, and use the item with the registration process with the permission of Coastal Safety Conducted by the Directorate General of all types of marine and air band radio communication and navigation frequencies will be allocated to security devices and systems is determined by the Authority. (8) frequency assignments, enough to enable them to meet the need for wireless communication the number of frequencies to be allocated to the least restrictive measures can be taken. In addition, the place of use for frequencies allocated to the system, the transmitter power, antenna type, antenna direction and antenna be required by the Authority in technical parameters such as height restrictions.

(9) The Authority, under the right to use the frequencies assigned to the operator and harmful take necessary measures to ensure that electromagnetic interference.

Frequency Registration

ARTICLE 8 - (1) radio frequency equipment or system to the Authority to establish and operate those who want to Who must have registered operations. However, the Regulations published by the Authority

Setting up and using a walkie-talkie radio license, no permission and without a need for frequencies used for radio equipment and systems that can be used for the registration process be made. (2) Allocation of frequencies in; a) install and operate infrastructure or network operators to receive electronic communications After the notification that, b) radio system installation radio system users and are not subject to authorization after giving permission, c) the Turkish Armed Forces, the Gendarmerie General Command and the Coast Guard and organization, including the laws of the State Department on issues related to the mission fields, Telecommunications Department, the National Intelligence Organization and the Police General Frequencies allocated to the Directorate, established systems of notification of Subsequent The period of allocation is done by taking into consideration the national registries. (3) through ITU is an international frequency registration procedures by the Authority. ICAO transactions initiated at the international frequency registration with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation carried out in coordination. The frequency change ARTICLE 9 - (1) Obtain the allocated frequencies, communication environment, or allocated to the case solved, despite the interference with the technical regulations frequencies and frequency bands can be changed by the Authority. In addition, in the art from the developments, the Authority will make arrangements for the effective and efficient use of spectrum the new arrangements can be made in accordance with international organizations, or owned by National Frequency Plan, which will be held in parallel with changes in the framework of planning, frequencies allocated to the operators and users to the extent possible be protected and registered and, if deemed necessary by the Agency by taking the opinion of the operator or user, The frequencies allocated to the operators and users, and cancel the registration of any kind, including changes Can be made by the Authority. Limited number of operators having the right to use In addition to changing the mandate and the right to use frequencies in the tender specifications and provisions are taken into account. (2) in terms of the concession agreements, allocation of frequencies to be taken back changes and additional frequency assignments, the tender specifications and / or contract action shall be taken within the terms and procedures. (3) In case of any harmful electromagnetic interference, primarily allocated to operators frequencies is essential to protect. In addition, no harmful frequencies assigned to the In case of intervention of the operator of the first frequency allocation and / or the user's frequencies are preserved.

(4) The Authority, the operator or the user gives a reasonable time the frequency changes. The operator or user, arising in the process of adapting to changes to the National Frequency Plan Authority for expenditures may not claim any rights or subscribers. Frequency coordination ARTICLE 10 - (1) land, air, sea, satellite and radio and television broadcasting services frequency coordination in international bilateral or multilateral agreements with neighboring and concerned countries, In the absence of agreement within the framework of the procedures of the ITU and CEPT frequency coordination is done by the Authority. The international frequency of ICAO coordination is carried out in coordination with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation. (2) Operators or systems that are used by users in neighboring countries a harmful electromagnetic interference caused by such an undertaking determined or declared neighboring countries in case of transactions with resolving this issue by the Authority before is made. (3) The operator, frequency allocation and related to the registration regulations of the Authority, the National Frequency obliged to comply with the plan and amendments to them. Operator, Turkey and In order to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference with other operators in neighboring countries, the national Turkey is a party provided for in international treaties, legislation and procedures, criteria and take all necessary measures in accordance with the frequency coordination. In this context, opinion from the Authority to the Authority and shall be coordinated with the operators in neighboring countries may sign agreements with other operators. Withdrawal and cancellation of assigned frequencies ARTICLE 11 - (1) Technological advances and Turkey is a party within the framework of the new plans can be made in accordance with decisions of the Authority, both by making the coordination of the related sides, national security and intelligence, or manner that does not create weaknesses in the fulfillment of the activities conducted; a) limited number of frequencies allocated to operators and users, b) the Turkish Armed Forces Radio and Television Supreme Council of frequencies assigned to bands may withdraw all or part of. (2) the operator owns the right to use frequencies are limited in quantity purchased back matter, regulated by a certificate of authority and the right to use the tender specifications. (3) Number of authorized operators under the unrestricted right to use, commence within one year from the date of authorization to provide service if the service additional time to provide the Authority may request to begin by stating the reasons. The Authority give the operator an additional period not to exceed six months of this. The Authority allocated frequency The resource of the operator, to provide service within one year from the date of authorization başlamayıp do not claim any additional time to provide service to or within the grace period given to is contrary to the objective reasons require justifications. In this case, The Authority's decision to take back of the frequencies assigned, together with justifications, to the notifies the operator will be given to purchase a certain period of time. Operator by the Authority within the period specified, make the necessary arrangements according to the provisions of this paragraph obliged. (4) allowed users to install and use radio equipment, time extension If not completed at the end of the period, including the frequencies assigned to the permission given also be canceled.

(5) Allocation in case of abandonment of the use of the frequencies allocated frequencies will be canceled. (6) The Authority shall incur no liability recapture frequencies or cancellation of the bids. PART FOUR Miscellaneous and Final Provisions Administrative sanctions ARTICLE 12 - (1) The provisions of this act, or who operate about the Act, the provisions of Article 63 apply. Effect ARTICLE 13 - (1) This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of publication. Executive ARTICLE 14 - (1) The provisions of this Regulation, the Board of Information and Communication Technologies Executed by the President. SOLAS CHAPTER IV RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS

PART A- GENERAL

1 Application

2 Terms and definitions

3 Exemptions

4 Functional requirements

PART B – UNDERTAKING BY CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS

5 Provision of radiocommunicationservices

5-1 Global Maritime Distres and Safety System identities

PART C- SHIP REQUIREMENTS

6 Radio installations

7 Radio equipment – General

8 Radio equipment - Sea area Al

9 Radio equipment - Sea areas Al and A2

10 Radio equipment - Sea areas Al, A2 and A3

11 Radio equipment - Sea areas Al, A2, A3 and A4

12 Watches

13 Sources of energy

14 Performance standards

15 Maintenance requirements

16 Radio personnel

17 Radio records

18 Position-updating

PART A – GENERAL Regulation 1

Application

1 Unless expressly providedotherwise, this chapter applies to all ships to which thepresent regulations apply and to cargo ships of 300 tons gross tonnage and upwards.

2 This chapter does not apply to ships to which the present regulations would otherwiseapply while such shipsare being navigated within the (Jreat Lakes of North Americaand their connecting and tributary waters as far east as the lower exit of the St. LambertLock at Montreal in the rrovinceof Quebec, Canada*

3 No provisionin this chapter shall prevent the use by any ship, survivalcraft or personin distress, of any means at their disposalto attract attention, make known their positionand obtain help.

PART A - GENERAL

Regulation 2

Terms and definitions

1 For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings definedbelow:

.1Bridge-to-bridge communicationsmeans safety communications between ships fromthe position from which the ships are normally navigated.

.2Continuous watchmeans that the radio watch concerned shall not be interrupted otherthan for brief intervals when the ship's receiving capability is impaired or blocked by its owncommunications or when the facilities are under periodical maintenance or checks.

.3Digital selective calling ( DSC)means a technique using digital codes which enables aradio station to establish contact with, and transfer information to, another station or groupof stations, and complying with the relevant recommendations of the International RadioConsultative Committee (CCIR).

.4Direct-printing telegraphy means automated telegraphy techniques which comply withthe relevant recommendations of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR).

.5General radiocommunication

means operational and public correspondence traffic,other than distress, urgency and safety messages, conducted by radio.

.6INMARSAT means the organization established by the Convention on the InternationalMaritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT) adopted on 3 September 1976.

.7International NAVTEX Servicemeans the co-ordinated broadcast and automaticreception on 518 kHz of maritime safety information by means of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy using the English language*.

.8Locatingmeans the finding of ships, aircraft, units or persons in distress

.9Maritime safety information means navigational and meteorological warnings,meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety related messages broadcast to ships.

.10Polar orbiting satellite servicemeans a service which is based on polar orbitingsatellites which receive and relay distress alerts from satellite EPIRBs and which providestheir position.

.11RadioRegulationsmeans the Radio Regulations annexed to, or regarded as beingannexed to, the most recent International Telecommunication Convention which is in forceat any time.

.12Sea areaAl means an area, within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHFcoast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available, as may be defined by aContracting Government .

.13Sea area A2means an area, excluding sea area Al, within the radiotelephone coverageof at least one MF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available, as may bedefined by a Contracting Government*.

.14Sea area A3 means an area, excluding sea areas Al and A2, within the coverage of anINMARSAT geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available.

.15Sea area A4 means an area outside sea areas Al, A2 and A3.

.16Global Maritime Distress and

Safety System identities means maritime mobile servicesidentity, the ship's call sign, Inmarsatidentities and serial number identity which may betransmitted by the ship's equipment and used to identify the ship.

2 All other terms and abbreviations which are used in this chapter and which are defined inthe Radio Regulations and in the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue(SAR), 1979, as it may be amended, shall have the meanings as defined in those Regulationsand the SAR Convention.

Regulation 3

Exemptions 1

The Contracting Governments consider it highly desirable not to deviate from therequirements of this chapter; nevertheless the Administration may grant partial orconditional exemptions to individual ships from the requirements of regulations IV/7 to 11provided:

.1such ships comply with the functional requirements of regulation IV/4; and

.2

the Administration has taken into account the effect such exemptions may have uponthe general efficiency of the service for the safety of all ships.

2 An exemption may be granted under paragraph 1 only:

.1if the conditions affecting safety are such as to render the full application or regulationsIV/7 to 11 unreasonable or unnecessary; and

.2 in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area or sea areas forwhich the ship is equipped.3 Each Administration shall submit to the Organization, as soon as possible after the first of January in each year, a report showing all exemptions granted under paragraphs 1 and 2during the previous calendar year and giving the reasons for granting such exemptions.

Regulation4

Functional requirements

1 Every ship, while at sea, shall be capable:

.1 except as provided in regulations IV/8.1.1 and 10.1.4.3, of transmitting ship-to-shoredistress alerts by at least two separate and independent means, each using a differentradiocom-municationservice;

.2 of receiving shore-to-ship distress alerts;

.3 of transmitting and receiving ship-to-ship distress alerts;

.4 of transmitting and receiving search and rescue co-ordinatingcommunications;

.5 of transmitting and receiving on-scene communications;

.6 of transmitting and, as required by regulation V/19.2.3.2, receiving signals for locating*;

*Reference is made to Resolution A.

614(15) on Carriage of Radar Operating in theFrequency Band 9,300 9,500 MHz adopted by the Organization.

.7of transmitting and receiving* maritime safety information;

.8 of transmitting and receiving general radiocommunicationsto and from shore-basedradio systems or networks subject to regulation IV/15.8; and

.9 of transmitting and receiving bridge-to-bridge communications.

PART B - UNDERTAKINGS BY CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS

Regulation 5

Provision of radiocommunicationservices

1 Each Contracting Government undertakes to make available, as it deems practical andnecessary either individually or in co-operation with other Contracting Governments,appropriate shorebasedfacilities for space and terrestrial radiocommunication serviceshaving due regard to the recommendations of the Organization***. These services are:

.1 a radiocommunication service utilizing geostationary satellites in the Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service;

.2 a radiocommunication service utilizing polar orbiting satellites in the Mobile-SatelliteService;

.3 the Maritime Mobile Service in the bands between 156MHz and 174 MHz;

.4 the Maritime Mobile Service in the bands between 4,000 kHz and 27,500 kHz; and

.5 the Maritime Mobile Service in the bands between 415 kHz and 535 kHz and between1,606kHz and 4,000 kHz.

2 Each Contracting Government undertakes to provide the Organization with pertinentinformation concerning the shore-based facilities in the Maritime Mobile Service, Mobile-Satellite Service and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service, established for sea areas which ithas designated off its coasts.

Regulation 5-1 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System identities

1 This regulation applies to all ships on all voyages.

2 Each Contracting Government undertakes to ensure that suitable arrangements are madefor registering Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) identities and formaking information on these identities available to Rescue Co-ordination Centres on 24-hour basis. Where appropriate, international organizations maintaining a registry of theseidentities shall be notified by the Contracting Government of these assignments.

Regulation 6

Radio installations

1 Every ship shall be provided with radio installations capable of complying with thefunctional requirements prescribed by regulation IV/4 throughout its intended voyage and,unless exempted under regulation IV/3, complying with the requirements of regulation IV/7and, as appropriate for the sea area or areas through which it will pass during its intendedvoyage, the requirements of either regulation IV/8, 9, 10 or 11.

2 Every radio installation shall:

.1 be so located that no harmful interference of mechanical, electrical or other originaffects its proper use, and so as to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and avoidance orharmful interaction with other equipment and systems;

.2 be so located as to ensure the greatest possible degree of safety and operationalavailability;

.3 be protected against harmful effects of water, extremes of temperature and otheradverse environmental conditions;

.4 be provided with reliable, permanently arranged electrical lighting, independent of themain and emergency sources of electrical power, for the adequate illumination of the radiocontrols for operating the radio installation; and

.5 be clearly marked with the call sign, the ship station identity and other codes asapplicable for the use of the radio installation.

3 Control of the VHP radiotelephone channels, required for navigational safety, shall beimmediately available on the navigating bridge convenient to the conning position and,where necessary, facilities should be available to permit radiocommunicationsfrom thewings of the navigating bridge. Portable VHF equipment may be used to meet the latterprovision.

4 In passenger ships, a distress panel shall be installed at the conning position. This panelshall contain either one single button which, when pressed, initiates a distress alert using allradiocommunicationinstallations required on board for that purpose or one button foreach individual installation. The panel shall clearly and visually indicate whenever anybutton or buttons have been pressed. Means shall be provided to prevent inadvertentactivation of the button or buttons. If the satellite EPIRB is used as the secondary means of distress alerting and is not remotely activated, it shall be acceptable to have an additionalEPIRB installed in the wheelhouse near the conning position

5 In passenger ships, information on the ship's position shall be continuously andautomatically provided to all relevant radiocommunication equipment to be included in theinitial distress alert when the button or buttons on the distress panel is pressed.

6 In passenger ships, a distress alarm panel shall be installed at the conning position. Thedistress alarm panel shall provide visual and aural indication of any distress alert or alertsreceived on board and shall also indicate through which radiocommunication service thedistress alerts have been received.

Regulation 7

Radio equipment

General

1 Every ship shall be provided with:

.1 a VHF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving:

.1DSC on the frequency 156.525 VHz (channel 70). It shall be possible to initiate thetransmission of distress alerts on channel 70 from the position from which the shipisnormally navigated*; and

.2 radiotelephony on the frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel6), 156.650 MHz(channel 13) and 156.800 MHz (channel 16);

.2 a radio installation capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on VHF channel 70which may be separate from or combined with, that required by subparagraph .1.1;

.3 a radar transponder capable of operating in the 9 GHz band, which:

.1 shall be so stowed that it can be easily utilized; and

.2 may be one of those required by regulation III/6.2.2 for a survival craft;

.4 a receiver capable of receiving International NAVTEX service broadcasts if the ship isengaged on voyages in any area in which an International NAVTEX service is provided;

.5 a radio facility for reception of maritime safety information by the INMARSAT enhancedgroup calling system if the ship is engaged on voyages in any area of INMARSAT coveragebut in which an International NAVTEX service is not provided. However, ships engagedexclusively on voyages in areas where an HF direct-printing telegraphy maritime safetyinformation service is provided and fitted with equipment capable of receiving such service,may be exempt from this requirement*;

*Reference is made to the Recommendation on Promulgation of Maritime SafetyInformation, Assembly resolution A.705(17).

**Subject to the availability of appropriate receiving and processing ground facilities foreach ocean region covered by INMARSAT satellites.

PART C - SHIP REQUIREMENTS

Regulation 8

Radio equpment Sea area Al 1

In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation IV/7, every ship engaged onvoyages exclusively in sea area Al shall be provided with a radio installation capable of initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts from the position from which theship is normally navigated, operating either:

.1 on VHP using DSC; this requirement may be fulfilled by the EPIRB prescribed byparagraph 3, either by installing the EPIRB close to, or by remote activation from, theposition from which the ship is normally navigated; or

.2 through the polar orbiting satellite service on 40

6MHz; this requirement may befulfilled by the satellite EPIRB, required by regulation IV/7.1.6, either by installing thesatellite EPIRB close to, or by remote activation from, the position from which the ship isnormally navigated; or

.3 if the ship is engaged on voyages within coverage of MF coast stations equipped withDSC, on MF using DSC; or

.4 on HF using DSC; o

.5 through the INMARSAT geostationary satellite service; this requirement may be fulfilledby:

.1 an INMARSAT ship earth station*; or

.2 the satellite EPIRB, required by regulation IV/7.1.6, either by installing the satelliteEPIRB close to, or by remote activation from, the position from which the ship is normallynavigated.

2 The VHP radio installation, required by regulation IV/7.1.1, shall also be capable of transmitting and receiving general radiocommunicationsusing radiotelephony.

3Ships engaged on voyages exclusively in sea area Al may carry, in lieu of the satellite EPIRBrequired by regulation IV/7.1.6, an EPIRB which shall be:

.1 capable of transmitting a distress alert using DSC on VHF channel 70 and providing forlocating by means of a radar transponder operating in the 9 GHz band;

.2 installed in an easily accessible position;

.3 ready to be manually released and capable of being carried by one person into a survivalcraft;

.4 capable of floating free if the ship sinks and being automatically activated when afloat;and

.5 capable of being activated manually.

Regulation 9

Radio equipment Sea areas Al and A2

1 In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation IV/7, every ship engaged onvoyages beyond sea area Al, but remaining within sea area A2, shall be provided with:

.1an MF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress and safetypurposes, on the frequencies:.1 2,187.5 kHz using DSC; and.2 2,182 kHz using radiotelephony;

.2 a radio installation capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on the frequency2,187.5 kHz which may be separate from, or combined with, that required by subparagraph.1.1;and

.3 means of initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts by a radio serviceother than MF operating either:

.1through the polar orbiting satellite service on 406MHz;this requirement may be fulfilled by the satellite EPIRB, required by regulation IV/7.1.6,either by installing the satellite EPIRB close to, or by remote activation from, the positionfrom which the ship is normally navigated;or

.2 on HP using DSC; or

.3 through the INMARSAT geostationary satellite service;this requirement may be fulfilled by:

.1 the equipment specified in paragraph 3.2; or

.2 the satellite EPIRB, required by regulation IV/7.1.6, either by installing the satelliteEPIRB close to, or by remote activation from, the position from which the ship is normallynavigated.

2 It shall be possible to initiate transmission of distress alerts by the radio installationsspecified in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.3 from the position from which the ship is normallynavigated.

3 The ship shall, in addition, be capable of transmitting and receiving generalradiocommunicationsusing radiotelephony or direct-printing telegraphy by either:

.1 a radio installation operating on working frequencies in the bands between 1,

605 kHzand 4,000 kHz or between 4,000 kHz and 27,500 kHz. This requirement may be fulfilled bythe addition of this capability in the equipment required by paragraph 1.1; or.

2 an INMARSAT ship earth station.

4 The Administration may exempt ships constructed before 1 February 1997, which areengaged exclusively on voyages within sea area A2, from the requirements of regulationsIV/7. I.I.I and 7.1.2 provided such ships maintain, when practicable, a continuous listeningwatch on VHF channel 1

6. This watch shall be kept at the position from which the ship isnormally navigated.

Regulation 10

Radio equipment Sea areas Al, A2 and A3

1 In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation IV/7, every ship engaged onvoyages beyond sea areas Al and A2, but remaining within sea area A3, shall, if it does notcomply with the requirements of paragraph 2, be provided with:

.1 an INMARSAT ship earth station capable of:

.1 transmitting and receiving distress and safety communications using direct-printingtelegraphy;

.2 initiating and receiving distress priority calls;

.3 maintaining watch for shore-to-ship distress alerts, including those directed tospecifically defined geographical areas;

.4 transmitting and receiving general radiocommunications, using eitherradiotelephony or direct-printing telegraphy; and

.2 an MF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress and safetypurposes, on the frequencies:.1 2,187.5 kHz using DSC; and.2 2,182 kHz using radiotelephony;

Regulation 11

Radio equipment - Sea areas Al, A2, A3 and A4

1 In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation IV/7, ships engaged on voyages inall sea areas shall be provided with the radio installations and equipment required byregulation IV/10.2, except that the equipment required by regulation IV/10.2.3.2 shall notbe accepted as an alternative to that required by regulation IV/10.2.3.1, which shall alwaysbe provided. In addition, ships engaged on voyages in all sea areas shall comply with therequirements of regulation IV/10.3.

2 The Administration may exempt ships constructed before 1 February 1997, and engagedexclusively on voyages within sea areas A2, A3 and A4, from the requirements of regulationIV/7.I.I.I and 7.1.2 provided such ships maintain, when practicable, a continuous listeningwatch on VHF channel 1

6. This watch shall be kept at the position from which the ship isnormally navigated.

Regulation 1

2W atches

1Every ship, while at sea shall maintain a continuous watch:

.1 on VHF DSC channel 70, if the ship, in accordance with the requirements of regulationIV/7.1.2, is fitted with a VHF radio installation;

.2 on the distress and safety DSC frequency 2,187.5 kHz, if the ship, in accordance withthe requirements of regulation IV/9.1.2 or 10.1.3, is fitted with an MF radio installation;

.3 on the distress and safety DSC frequencies 2,187.5 kHz and 8,414.5 kHz and also on atleast one of the distress and safety DSC frequencies 4,207.5 kHz,

6,312 kHz, 12,577 kHz or16,804.5 kHz, appropriate to the time of day and the geographical position of the ship, if the ship, in accordance with the requirements of regulation IV/10.2.2 or 11.1, is fitted withan MF/HF radio installation. This watch may be kept by means of a scanning receiver;

.4 for satellite shore-to-ship distress alerts, if the ship, in accordance with therequirements of regulation IV/10.1.1, is fitted with an INMARSAT ship earth station.

2 Every ship, while at sea, shall maintain a radio watch for broadcasts of maritime safetyinformation on the appropriate frequency or frequencies on which such information isbroadcast for the area in which the ship is navigating.

3 Until 1 February 2005 or until such other date as may be determined by the MaritimeSafety Committee, every ship while at sea shall maintain, when practicable,continuouslistening watch on VHF channel 16. This watch shall be kept at the position from which theship is normally navigated.

Regulation 13

Sources of energy

1 There shall be available at all times, while the ship is at sea, a supply of electrical energysufficient to operate the radio installations and to charge any batteries used as part of areserve source or sources of energy for the radio installations.

2 A reserve source or sources of energy shall be provided on every ship, to supply radioinstallation, for the purpose of conducting distress and safety radiocommunications, in theevent of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power. The reservesource or sources of energy shall be capable of simultaneously operating the VHF radioinstallation required by regulation IV/7.1.1 and, as appropriate for the sea area or sea areasfor which the ship is equipped, either the MF radio installation required by regulationIV/9.1.1, the MF/HF radio installation required by regulation IV/10.2.1 or 11.1, or theINMARSAT ship earth station required by regulation IV/10.1.1 and any of the additionalloads mentioned in paragraphs 4, 5 and 8 for a period of at least:

3 The reserve source or sources of energy shall be independent of the propelling power of the ship and the ship's electrical system.

4 Where, in addition to the VHF radio installation, two or more of the other radioinstallations, referred to in paragraph 2, can be connected to the reserve source or sourcesof energy, they shall be capable of simultaneously supplying, for the period specified, asappropriate, in paragraph 2.1 and 2.2, the VHF radio installation and:

5 The reserve source or sources of energy may be used to supply the electrical lightingrequired by regulation IV/

6.2.4.6

Where a reserve source of energy consists of rechargeable accumulator battery orbatteries:

7 The sitting and installation of accumulator batteries which provide a reserve source of energy shall be such as to ensure:

8 If an uninterrupted input of information from the ship's navigational or other equipmentto a radio installation required by this chapter is needed to ensure its proper performance,including the navigation receiver referred to in regulation 18, means shall be provided toensure the continuous supply of such information in the event of failure of the ship's mainor emergency source of electrical power.

Regulation 14

Performance standards

All equipment to which this chapter applies shall be of a type approved by theAdministration. Such equipment shall conform to appropriate performance standards notinferior to those adopted by the Organization*.

Regulation 15

Maintenance requirements

1 Equipment shall be so designed that the main units can be replaced readily, withoutelaborate recalibration or readjustment.

2 Where applicable, equipment shall be so constructed and installed that it is readilyaccessible for inspection and onboard maintenance purposes.

3 Adequate information shall be provided to enable the equipment to be properly operatedand maintained, taking into account the recommendations of the Organization*.

4 Adequate tools and spares shall be provided to enable the equipment to be maintained.

5 The Administration shall ensure that equipment required by this chapter is maintained toprovide the availability of the functional requirements specified in regulation IV/4 and tomeet the recommended performance standards of such equipment.

6 On ships engaged on voyages in sea areas Al and A2, the availability shall be ensured byusing such methods as duplication of equipment, shore-based maintenance or at-

seaelectronic maintenance capability, or a combination of these, as may be approved by theAdministration.

7 On ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A3 and A4, the availability shall be ensured byusing a combination of at least two methods such as duplication of equipment, shore-basedmaintenance or at-sea electronic maintenance capability, as may be approved by theAdministration, taking into account the recommendations of the Organization.

8 While all reasonable steps shall be taken to maintain the equipment in efficient workingorder to ensure compliance with all the functional requirements specified in regulationTV/4 malfunction of the equipment for providing the general radiocommunicationsrequired by regulation IV/4.8 shall not be considered as making a ship unseaworthy or as areason for delaying the ship in ports where repair facilities are not readily available,provided the ship is capable of performing all distress and safety functions.

9 Satellite EPIRBs shall be tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months for all aspects of operational efficiency with particular emphasis on frequency stability, signal strength andcoding. However, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration mayextend this . period to 17 months*. The test may be conducted on board the ship or at anapproved testing or servicing station.

Regulation 16

Radio personnel

1 Every ship shall carry personnel qualified for distress and safety radiocommunicationpurposes to the satisfaction of the Administration. The personnel shall be holders of certificates specified in the Radio Regulations as appropriate, any one of whom shall bedesignated to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications during distressincidents.2 In passenger ships, at least one person qualified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall beassigned to perform only radiocommunication duties during distress incidents.

Regulation 17

Radio records

A record shall be kept, to the satisfaction of the Administration and as required by theRadio Regulations, of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service whichappear to be of importance to safety of life at sea.

Regulation 18

Position-updating

All two-way communication equipment carried on board a ship to which this chapterapplies which is capable of automatically including the ship's position in the distress alertshall be automatically provided with this information from an internal or externalnavigation receiver,

if either is installed. If such a receiver is not installed, the ship's positionand the time that position was correct shall be manually updated at intervals not exceedingfour hours, while the ship is underway, so that it is always ready for transmission by theequipment.