Waiver of GMDSS Rules for Small Passenger Vessels and Fishing Vessels

Resumo

On November 20, 1998, the Commission issued an Order waiving certain of its Rules implementing the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as applied to fishing vessels until it can conclude a rule making proceeding to determine what GMDSS equipment is appropriate for fishing vessels. In the same order, the Commission waived certain of its Rules implementing the GMDSS as applied to small passenger vessels until the United States Coast Guard has notified the Commission that Sea Areas A1 and A2 have been established.