Pursuant to Decision No 27/00 of March 1st, 2000 on procedures for monitoring and managing radio frequency spectrum, any radio installation on a ship or aircraft must be have a license, in accordance with the provisions of the Radio Regulations and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
These stations operate on frequencies that are previously defined by the ITU Radio Regulations and transposed by the National Plan for Radio Frequencies [Plan National des Fréquences]. These frequencies are reserved for the maritime or aeronautical mobile service.
The license is issued following a request to the ANRT from the owner of the ship or aircraft.