# Maritime Communications
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-08-07 · Effective 2003-10-06 · 68 FR 46957
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19687
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 46957
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-07
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-06
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 00-48
## Abstract

In this document the Commission consolidates, revises and streamlines the Commission's rules governing maritime communications. These changes incorporate new international maritime requirements, improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios, and remove unnecessary or duplicative requirements from the rules.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/07/03-19687/maritime-communications)
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