Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsRadio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021Part VI - Specific Services36. Operation of Radio Apparatus on Board Ship while it is in Harbour |
| (1) | The Master of a ship must ensure that the radio installation on board is not used for radiocommunication while the ship is berthed or anchored in a harbour in the Republic, except for the purposes of type F3 transmissions in the VHF maritime mobile band to communicate with: |
| (a) | the nearest coast station in the Republic that is open for public correspondence; |
| (b) | the port operations service; and |
| (c) | a vessel on its way to the harbour or berth provided the communication is limited to navigational safety. |
| (2) | The restriction shall not apply to the apparatus used on board a ship for establishing communication via any satellite of the INMARSAT organisation. |