# Maritime Communications
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2010-02-02 · Effective 2010-04-05 · 75 FR 5241
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-2095
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 5241
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 80
- **Publication date:** 2010-02-02
- **Effective date:** 2010-04-05
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 04-257 and RM-10743
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) furthers its ongoing efforts to ensure that its rules governing the Maritime Radio Services continue to promote maritime safety, maximize effective and efficient use of the spectrum available for maritime communications, accommodate technological innovation, avoid unnecessary regulatory burdens, and maintain consistency with international maritime standards to the extent consistent with the United States public interest.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/02/02/2010-2095/maritime-communications)
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