1. 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

2.  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.

3. 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.

4. -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.

5. 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:

6.  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,

7. -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,

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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,

11. 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

12. 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 Management English Total
regulation
GMDSS
General Radio 15 35 100
50
Operator
GMDSS
Restricted Radio 25 40 35 100
Operator
Long Range
Radio Operator 25 40 35 100
Note: %15 shift is possible
GMDSS GENERAL RADIO OPERATOR ( GOC )

13. EXAM TIME PASSING TYPE DATE BEGINNING
NAME SCORE TIME
Explanation
about 09:00
examinations
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 TIME PASSING TYPE DATE BEGINNING
NAME SCORE TIME
Explanations
about 09:00
examinations
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

14. 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

15. *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

16. 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.

17. 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,

18. 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,

19. 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

20. (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.

21. (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.

22. (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.

23. (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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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;

27. .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

28. 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.

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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:

33. .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.

34. 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-

35. 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,

36. 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.