Section 80.288 - Direction finding and homing equipmentEach compulsory ship of 1,600 gross tons or over whose keel was laid:
(a)Prior to May 25, 1980, must be equipped with radio direction finding apparatus in operating condition and approved by the Commission during an inspection.(b)On or after May 25, 1980, must be equipped with radio direction finding apparatus having a homing capability in accordance with § 80.824.51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at 63 FR 29960, June 1, 1998. Redesignated at 68 FR 46973, Aug. 7, 2003