The Merchant Shipping (Radio) (Fishing Vessels) (Amendment) Rules 1994
These Rules further amend the Merchant Shipping (radio) (Fishing Vessels) Rules 1974 to make the carriage of a VHF radiotelephone installation and a continuous radio listening watch on Channel 16 mandatory on fishing vessels of 12 metres or more in length. The requirements apply to all UK fishing vessels, irrespective of Class. New radio log procedures are introduced for Class III vessels.