§ 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.

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