3. What organizations/ agencies carry out the inspection of a single product/component of the radio telegraph and telephone equipment and navigation equipment for ships?
・Inspection of a single product or component is carried out by the private sector Once the unit is assembled and operational, SECNAVES or any agency recognized by the same, will carry out the inspection.
4. What ship classification society or other organization or agencies are the inspections of the radio equipment and the navigation equipment on each ship entrusted with?
・All classification societies mentioned in item 1 are also recognized and entrusted by SECNAVES.
5. What are the regulations for acquisition of the Qualification of the Radio Officer or the General Operator's Certificate for ships?
・Regulation for radio operator are as follows:
The applicant or interested party must submit the following:
-Application form
-Medical form (medical certificate)
-Fhotostatic copy of passport or other acceptable identification form.
-Six (6) photographs in color 4×2 cm
-Letter from employer or license that shows in the past five (5) years.
