The radio log must contain a summary of communications relating to distress, urgency and safety messages. The Master must nominate one or more crew members, normally the person/s qualified for distress and safety radio communications, to maintain the radio log and to carry out the tests and checks of the equipment required by Marine Order 27. The log must be available for inspection by an officer appointed under the Navigation Act 2012 or an authorised official in a country other than Australia, who is carrying out an inspection in accordance with Article X of the STCW Convention.

Pages from this publication should be printed as required and kept as a hard-copy. The radio log, and associated records, must be kept onboard for at least 2 years. The GMDSS Radio Log Book (the radio log) should be kept in a location close to the radio station. Marine Order 27 requires a radio log-book to be carried on board vessels subject to the Navigation Act 2012. You can use this form to maintain a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio logbook as required by Marine Order 27.

If you would like to purchase a hard copy of the GMDSS radio log book, use our chargeable publications order form.

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