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Code · U.S. Code · Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS · CHAPTER 5— WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION · SUBCHAPTER III— SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO · § 363

§ 363. Automated ship distress and safety systems

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Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other provision of law or regulation, a ship documented under the laws of the United States operating in accordance with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System provisions of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention shall not be required to be equipped with a radio telegraphy station operated by one or more radio officers or operators. This section shall take effect for each vessel upon a determination by the United States Coast Guard that such vessel has the equipment required to implement the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System installed and operating in good working condition.
(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title III, § 365, as added Pub. L. 104–104, title II, § 206, Feb. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 114.)
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  • June 19, 1934, ch. 652
  • Pub. L. 104–104, title II, § 206
  • 110 Stat. 114
  • act June 19, 1934, ch. 652
  • 48 Stat. 1064
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§ 363
Automated ship distress and safety systems
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ActJune 19, 1934, ch. 652
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–104, title II, § 206
Stat.110 Stat. 114
Actact June 19, 1934, ch. 652
Stat.48 Stat. 1064
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