Sec. 80.1003  Station required.

    Vessels subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act must have a 
radiotelephone installation to enable the vessel to participate in 
navigational communications. This radiotelephone installation must be 
continuously associated with the ship even though a portable 
installation is used. Foreign vessels coming into U.S. waters where a 
bridge-to-bridge station is required may fulfill this requirement by use 
of portable equipment brought a board by the pilot. Non portable 
equipment, when used, must be arranged to facilitate repair. The 
equipment must be protected against vibration, moisture, temperature and 
excessive currents and voltages.