Sec. 80.901  Applicability.

    The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act 
require United States vessels which transport more than six passengers 
for hire while such vessels are being navigated on any tidewater within 
the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open 
sea, or in the open sea to carry a radiotelephone installation complying 
with this subpart. The provisions of Part III do not apply to vessels 
which are equipped with a radio installation for compliance with Part II 
of Title III of the Act, or for compliance with the Safety Convention, 
or to vessels navigating on the Great Lakes.