Gas Regulator Levies Act, 2002
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations, 2002Part 3 : Non-GMDSS Requirements32. Provision of radiotelephone antennas |
| (1) | Every radiotelephone ship must be provided with suitable antennas and insulators. Where wire antennas are suspended between supports liable to whipping, they must be protected against breakage. In addition, every such ship must carry— |
| (a) | if the radiotelephone antenna is a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna completely assembled for rapid replacement of the radiotelephone antenna; or |
| (b) | if the radiotelephone antenna is not a supported wire antenna, a spare antenna of similar electrical characteristics, and the necessary means to erect an antenna. |
| (2) | A suitable antenna must be provided for, and normally be connected to, the radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver, if provided. |
