S.L. 399.40 Art. 8Additional conditionsforVHF maritime handheld apparatus.

(1) A DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus shall have an internal global navigation satellite system.

(2) Any person enjoying a general authorisation under this Schedule shall ensure that a DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus is assigned with a unique identification number by the competent authority:

Provided that such a person shall also ensure that the assigned unique identification number is programmed into the DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus.

(3) A person transferring the ownership of a DSC enabled VHF maritime handheld apparatus shall inform the competent authority about any such transfer prior to effecting such transfer for the purpose of updating the details relating to the unique identification number.