# Maritime Communications
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2008-01-25 · Effective 2008-03-25 · 73 FR 4475
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-903
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 4475
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 13
- **Publication date:** 2008-01-25
- **Effective date:** 2008-03-25
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 00-48
## 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. The Commission also seeks in this proceeding to ensure that it regulates the Maritime Radio Services in a manner that advances our nation's homeland security.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/25/E8-903/maritime-communications)
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