Technology · 02/05/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

US Maritime Service Rules Align with 1996 Telecommunications Act

Summary

The US maritime service rules have been updated to align with the 1996 Telecommunications Act, eliminating the radiotelegraph carriage requirement for vessels equipped with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), aiming to reduce economic burdens and enhance safety at sea.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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