Electronic and Postal Communications (Radio communications and Frequency Spectrum) G.N. No. 424 (contd) Satellite communication station 32.-(1) The Authority may grant the satellite communication station licence to enable the licensee to transmit and receive messages by means of satellite communication for such purposes as may be authorised by the Authority. (2) The licence granted under these Regulations shall be categorized as follows(a) Very small aperture terminal licence; (b) Tracking, telemetry and command earth station licence; (c) Satellite earth station licence (d) Transportable satellite receiver; and (e) Satellite terminals. (3) A satellite communication station licensee shall seek the approval of the Authority for access to any space segment and shall comply with the relevant rules, regulations and procedures imposed by the satellite operator for station access, booking and fees. (4) Unless exempted by the Authority, the licensee shall at all times comply with the provisions of the Radio Regulations annexed to the International Telecommunications Convention which the Government of Tanzania has ratified. Ship station licence conditions 33. A ship station licence may be granted by the Authority if (a) the ship has a valid internationally recognised sea worthiness certificate; (b) the station is operated by an appropriate number and category of radio operators holding a certificate of competency granted under the Radio communication (Certificates of Competency for Ship Station Operators) Regulations or by a competent local or foreign authority, except where the vessel is used solely or principally for pleasure purposes; (c) the ship has an accounting authority acceptable to the Authority; and 140