S.L. 425.14 Art. 88Radio and satellite communications.

(1) Unless otherwise provided according to law, the competent authority shall be empowered to designate and, or establish centres to provide fisherman on board fishing vessels and at sea with free medical advice by radio or satellite communication.

(2) Any centre designated and, or established according to sub-regulation (1) shall have at least one medical doctor trained in the special conditions prevailing on board fishing vessels in general: Provided that the Medical Council shall designate said medical doctor or a medical doctor which in its opinion is professionally competent to serve according to this regulation.

(3) The competent authority shall be empowered to order the installation of adequate radio or satellite communication systems on board fishing vessels for the purposes of these regulations:

Provided that any such system shall be at the expense of the fishing vessel owner.

SCHEDULE I

FISHING VESSEL ACCOMMODATION

GENERAL PROVISIONS