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to the satisfaction of the Administration. For RAVs — the qualification must be in accordance with subdivision 3.2 of Marine Order 70. (Seafarer Certification) 2014). For foreign vessels — the qualification must be to the satisfaction of the government of the country whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly. Regulation 16 further provides that one qualified radio personnel must be designated as having responsibility for communications during distress incidents.
Note for paragraph (f)   Regulation 17 of Chapter IV of SOLAS provides that radio records (of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication services which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea) must be kept on board to the satisfaction of the Administration.
Note for paragraph (g)   Regulation 18 of Chapter IV of SOLAS provides for the automatic transmission of the ships position from an internal or external navigation receiver in working condition and an alternative method in the case of malfunction of this equipment.
       (2) For a regulated Australian vessel to which Chapter IV of SOLAS does not apply — the owner must ensure that the vessel has:
(a) arrangements that meet the requirements mentioned subsection (1) as if the vessel were a vessel to which Chapter IV of SOLAS applies; and
(b) MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, VHF equipment and satellite communications equipment that meets the performance standards mentioned in Regulation 14 of Chapter IV of SOLAS that apply to the equipment; and
(c) VHF equipment with available priority of use and control of the channels required for navigational safety purposes immediately available at the place where the vessel is normally navigated; and
(d) battery installations that provide emergency power supply to radio equipment must be tested monthly.
       (3) A vessel that is normally engaged in harbour duties must:
(a) be fitted with a VHF radio installation with DSC capability; and
(b) be provided with an approved 406 MHz satellite EPIRB.
       (4) Radio equipment must be tested:
        (a) at intervals specified by the manufacturer; and
(b) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

30 EPIRBs — registration and disposal
       (1) An owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that any EPIRB fitted or carried on the vessel is registered with AMSA.
Penalty 50 penalty units
Note   Registration is to be updated when an EPIRB changes ownership — with both the old owner and the new owner needing to update their details held by AMSA. Details should also be updated when the EPIRB is disposed of.
       (2) An owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that manufacturer's instructions are followed for any EPIRB that is disposed of.
Penalty 50 penalty units
       (3) An offence against subsection (1) or (2) is a strict liability offence.
       (4) A person