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Α) Issuance of a radio license for a small vessel
According to the Radio Communications Laws of 2002 to 2004 and the Radio Communications Regulations of 2004, the usage of a maritime mobile station must be registered and a usage licence must be issued,
The application form (MS 34A) for the registration of a mobile maritime radio station for a small vessel should be submitted to the Offices of the Department of Merchant Shipping and must be accompanied by:
1. A copy of the certificate of registration (MS 36) of a small vessel
2. The fee of £20.00.
The right for use of radio frequencies (radio license) is issued upon receipt of the above for a period of one (1) year and it is renewed on a yearly basis.
Β) Radio license renewal for a small vessel
The fee for the renewal of the radio license is £10.00.
In case that the fee for the renewal of the registration Certificate of the Mobile Radio Station, which is in accordance with paragraph 2 of the Section 2 of the Third Annex of the Radio communications (Fees) Regulations of 2004, is not paid within one month from the due date, then the right of use of radio frequencies is terminated and the holder of a mobile maritime radio station is not allowed to use it. Anyone using such equipment with no valid radio license is subject to prosecution and / or fines as these are described in Article 52 of the Radio Communications Laws of 2002 to 2004.
If the holder of the radio station wishes to continue its operation, a new registration form (MS 34A) of a mobile maritime radio station must be submitted with the application fees, which are in accordance with the Radio communications (Fees) Regulations of 2004.
C) Payments
Payments can be done at the cashier of the Department of Merchant Shipping. Payments by cheque should be done to “The Director of the Department of Merchant Shipping”.
D) Change of ownership of a small vessel
In case the ownership of a registered small vessel is changed (which has already been furnished with a radio licence which on the date of transfer of ownership is valid), a new licence is issued provided the fee of £10.00 is paid.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
The Department of Merchant Shipping
Kyllinis Str., Mesa Geitonia, Limassol Cyprus
Postal Address : P.O. Box 56193,
3305 Limassol, Cyprus
Telephone: +357 25848100
Fax: + 357 25848200
E-Mail:
maritimeadmin@dms.mcw.gov.cy
Web site: http://www.shipping.gov.cy