Steve,
Good point.
I will check in the materials I have if there is something about some
reciprocal agreement. I think that there was something there about honouring
the local rules, as long as the boat was “visiting”, i.e. only temporary, for a
limited amount of time etc. Kind of, similar to how it works for the safety
equipment certifications. But I might remember it completely wrong.
Marek
From: Steve Thomas via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 00:30
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Cc: Steve Thomas
Subject: Re: Stus-List AIS and MMSI as well as marine radio use in Canada
My understanding of the situation is as follows:
Unless something has quietly changed quite recently, international rules
require licenses for both operators and vessels. Countries are within their
rights to add or subtract rules within their own territorial jurisdictions.
Canadian pleasure craft operators are required to have a Restricted Operator's
Certificate (Maritime) at home and abroad. An endorsement is required on the
operator's certificate if the vessel is equipped with a DSC enabled radio. A
station license is not required for Canadian pleasure craft operating in
Canadian waters. MMSI registration is not a license.
I don't think that either U.S. pleasure craft operators, or U.S. pleasure
craft, are required to have any sort of license to operate within U.S.
territorial waters.
All vessels in international waters, or when entering foreign waters, are
required to follow international rules by default, which include a requirement
for both operator and station licenses. So since we lack specific agreements or
legislation to the contrary, we are legally bound to follow the international
rules with respect to licensing of both operators and vessels when in each
other's countries.
At least that is my take on it. Having to pay an annual fee for a station
license on a pleasure craft is just another example of parasitic government
bureaucracy in my opinion. It serves no useful purpose.
Steve Thomas
(Canadian in Florida)
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