§  80.288   Direction finding and homing equipment.

   Each compulsory ship of 1,600 gross tons or over whose keel was laid:

   (a) Prior to May 25, 1980, must be equipped with radio direction
   finding apparatus in operating condition and approved by the Commission
   during an inspection.

   (b) On or after May 25, 1980, must be equipped with radio direction
   finding apparatus having a homing capability in accordance with
   § 80.824.

   [ 51 FR 31213 , Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at  63 FR 29960 , June 1, 1998.
   Redesignated at  68 FR 46973 , Aug. 7, 2003]