Regulatory Framework and Guidelines

The Canada Shipping Act provides the domestic regulatory framework into which several international conventions and standards that relate to radiocommunications have been incorporated.

Domestic:

• Ship Station (Radio) Regulations, 1999

• Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999

  • New Ship Station Requirement for Compulsorily Fitted Vessel Regulations

• Ship Radio Inspection Fees Regulations

• VHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations

International:

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System ( GMDSS )

• Approved Products Catalogue Index ( APCI )

• International Code of Signals

• IMO Standard Marine Communications Phrases

• ITU International Radio Regulations

Guidelines:

• TP GMDSS

• TP 13926 - Radio Log Book for Canadian Flag Vessels (also for use on  GMDSS exempted vessels)