Equipment and operation of vessels engaged in licensed activities
17.—(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 and (except in the case of remotely-operated vehicles or vessels) must comply with sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).
(2) All motor-powered vessels must be fitted with—
(a)an electronic positioning aid to provide navigational data;
(b)radar;
(c)an echo-sounder; and
(d)multi-channel VHF.
(3) All vessels’ names or identification must be clearly marked on the hull or superstructure.
(4) All communication on VHF working frequencies must be in English.
(5) No vessel may engage in the licensed activities until all the equipment specified in sub-paragraph (2) is fully operational.