47 U.S.C. § 382 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 47. Telecommunications § 382. Vessels excepted from radiotelephone requirement

(1) vessels which are equipped with a radio installation in accordance with the provisions of part II of this subchapter, or in accordance with the radio requirements of the Safety Convention; and

(2) vessels of the United States belonging to and operated by the Government, and

(3) vessels navigating on the Great Lakes.