signed the new Convention contain. ing the revised regulations with regard to the exchange of messages [between ships and the shore and provisions for rendering wireless telegraphy more effective in cases of distress, Ships in future will be required to have auxiliary machinery capable of working the wireless apparatasfor six baure im dependently of the engines. Firstcclags ships will be required to carry two operators, and on smaller ships the operator will be required to lis. ten at fixed times. The Conference recommended the arrival at an international agreement for the compulsory installation of wireless telegraphy on certain classes of vessels.
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