Part A

The radio log book, the form of which is at Part B below, is compiled in two sections which shall be completed in accordance with the following—

Section A — Particulars of the radiotelephone operators on board.

Section B — Diary of the radio service.

(a)

the name of the radiotelephone operator and the times at which the watch commences and ends;

(b)

the times at which radio watch is for any reason discontinued, together with the reason and the time at which radio watch is resumed;

(c)

a summary of communications exchanged between the ship station and coast stations or other ship stations, including the serial numbers and the dates of any messages passed;

(d)

a summary of all communications relating to distress, urgency and safety traffic;

(e)

a record of all incidents connected with the radio service, including the radiotelephone installation and the VHF radiotelephone installations, which occur during the watch and appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea;

(f)

etails of the tests and checks required by regulation 21(1);

(g)

if the ship’s rules permit, the position of the ship at least once a day.