Sec.  80.1003   Station required.

   Vessels subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act must have a radiotelephone
   installation  to  enable  the  vessel  to  participate in navigational
   communications.  This radiotelephone installation must be continuously
   associated  with the ship even though a portable installation is used.
   Foreign vessels coming into U.S. waters where a bridge-to-bridge station is
   required may fulfill this requirement by use of portable equipment brought a
   board by the pilot. Non portable equipment, when used, must be arranged to
   facilitate  repair. The equipment must be protected against vibration,
   moisture, temperature and excessive currents and voltages.