A radio licence is required for the possession and use of radio transmitters in boating and navigation. Such transmitters include marine VHF radiotelephones, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), AIS transmitters, Inmarsat satellite transmitters, marine radars, MF/HF radiotelephones and handheld marine VHF radios, UHF radiotelephones (marine frequencies) as well as personal locator ...
The radio licence is valid for a fixed period.