Korea RRA Updates Technical Regulations for Marine Radio Devices
Technical regulations regarding marine radio devices are planned to be revised in accordance with international standards (ITU/IMO). Please refer to the details below. Public opinions will be collected until August 23, 2024.
• Location Transmitter for Search and Rescue: The regulations on technical standards for search and rescue, which were stricter than international standards, will be relaxed to the level of international standards.
• Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): In accordance with international standards, the content is updated to mandate that the Satellite EPIRB be equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) function.
• Onboard Communication Station: Analog transmitters using a channel spacing of 25 kHz are specified to have an occupied bandwidth of 16 kHz, and analog transmitters using a channel spacing of 12.5 kHz are specified to have an occupied bandwidth of 8.5 kHz.
• Autonomous Maritime Radio Equipment: To resolve the ambiguity of transmission messages such as identification numbers and navigation status, it will comply with ITU recommendations to align with international standards.
