Inspection of Radio Installations on Large Cargo and Small Passenger Ships

The Commission has adopted a Report and Order (R & O) which requires that large cargo vessels and small passenger ships arrange for an inspection of such ships by an FCC-licensed technician. The Commission adopted this R & O to incorporate changes to the Communications Act related to the inspection of ships and to improve the Commission's ship inspection process. These rules should increase the availability of competent, private sector inspectors to conduct inspections of cargo vessels and small passenger vessels required to be inspected by the Commission without adversely affecting safety and, thus, provide greater convenience for the maritime industry.