Code of Federal Regulations Title 47. Telecommunication § 47.80.903 Inspection of radiotelephone installation

Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC–licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. The FCC–licensed technician must use the latest FCC Information Bulletin, How to Conduct an Inspection of a Small Passenger Vessel. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Communications Act Radiotelephony Certificates may be obtained from the Commission's National Call Center—(888) 225–5322—or from its forms contractor.