VESSEL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

SEC. 4118. VESSEL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS. The Secretary shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue regulations necessary to ensure that vessels subject to the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act of 1971 (33 U.S.C. 1203) are also equipped as necessary to— (1) receive radio marine navigation safety warnings; and (2) engage in radio communications on designated frequencies with the Coast Guard, and such other vessels and stations as may be specified by the Secretary. [33 U.S.C. 1203 note]