SCHEDULE 1U.K.

Part 1U.K.Amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1998

6.  In regulation 7 (interpretation of Part II)—U.K.

(a)in the definition of “DSC”, for “a Merchant Shipping Notice” substitute “Section 5 of Annex 1 to Merchant Shipping Notice 1874 (M+F) Amendment 4”;

(b)omit the definition of “EPIRB”;

(c)in the definition of ““GMDSS general operator’s certificate” and “GMDSS restricted operator’s certificate””, for “section 7(2) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949” substitute “Part 2 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006”;

(d)omit the definitions of “INMARSAT” and “radar transponder”;

(e)after the definition of “radio log” insert—

“recognised mobile satellite service” means any service which operates through a satellite system and is recognized by the International Maritime Organization, for use in the GMDSS;.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 24.12.2021, see reg. 1(1)