Paragraph 13 Equipment and operation of vessels engaged in licensed activities

(1)

All vessels employed to perform the licensed activities must be constructed and equipped to be capable of the proper performance of such activities in accordance with the conditions of this licence and (save in the case of remotely operated vehicles or vessels) shall comply with sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) below.

(2)

All motor powered vessels shall be fitted with—

(a)

electronic positioning aid to provide navigational data;

(b)

radar;

(c)

echo sounder; and

(d)

multi-channel VHF.

(3)

All vessels’ names or identification shall be clearly marked on the hull or superstructure.

(4)

All communication on VHF working frequencies shall be in English.

(5)

No vessel shall engage in the licensed activities until all the equipment specified in sub-paragraph (2) is fully operational.