Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021AnnexuresAnnexure 2 : Watchkeeping Arrangements and Principles for Ships other than Fishing VesselsPart 4-3 : Principles to be observed in keeping a radio watch17. Watch arrangements |
| 85 | In deciding the arrangements for the radio watch, the master of every seagoing ship shall— |
| .1 | ensure that the radio watch is maintained in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention; |
| .2 | ensure that the primary duties for radio watchkeeping are not adversely affected by attending to radio traffic not relevant to the safe movement of the ship and safety of navigation; and |
| .3 | take into account the radio equipment fitted on board and its operational status. |