A boat has a Ship Radio Licence and an MMSI. What separate operator condition applies to ordinary SRC-covered use?
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An appropriate operator certificate, or direct supervision by someone who holds one
The licence authorises the station and equipment. Ordinary operation must be by a person holding the relevant certificate and Authority to Operate or under that person's direct personal supervision, subject to the licence terms and narrow exceptions.
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A boat has a Ship Radio Licence and an MMSI. What separate operator condition applies to ordinary SRC-covered use?