VESSELS EXCEPTED FROM RADIO TELEPHONE REQUIREMENT.

SEC. 382. [47 U.S.C. 382] VESSELS EXCEPTED FROM RADIO TELEPHONE REQUIREMENT. The provisions of this part shall not apply to— (1) vessels which are equipped with a radio installation in accordance with the provisions of part II of title III of this Act, or in accordance with the radio requirements of the Safety Convention; and (2) vessels of the United States belonging to and operated by the Government, and (3) vessels navigating on the Great Lakes.