Implementation status
ECC/DEC/(05)10 of 24 June 2005 on the free circulation and use of Earth Stations on board Vessels (ESV) operating in fixed satellite service networks in the frequency bands 14-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.7-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.5-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth)
amended on 8 March 2019 (ECC#51)
| Implementation Summary | |
|---|---|
| implemented | 41 |
| limited implementation / see remarks | 2 |
| planned | 0 |
| under study | 0 |
| not implemented / see remarks | 2 |
| no info / see remarks | 1 |
| Country | Implementation Status | Date (of update) | Date (of activation) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | implemented | 04-10-2010 | Implemented through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table, Government Decision Nr.479, Dt. 06.05.2009 | ||
| Andorra | implemented | 11-08-2017 | |||
| Austria | implemented | 02-06-2010 | Not applicable. Austria has no sea coast, nor is there any large inland lake on the Austrian territory | ||
| Azerbaijan | implemented | 11-08-2017 | No objection letter required | ||
| Belgium | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented by the Royal Decree of 16/04/1998.<br> The satellite earth stations installed onboard ships or aircrafts are licence exempt in Belgium as long as they are covered by a valid licence issued by the country where the ship or the aircraft is registered | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | implemented | 11-08-2017 | Implemented through reference in the National Table of Frequency Allocation | ||
| Bulgaria | implemented | 22-10-2018 | Implemented by the Rules for carrying out electronic communications through radio equipment using frequency spectrum which does not need to be individually assigned | ||
| Croatia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through reference in the NTFA. Issued general licence OD-100 | ||
| Cyprus | implemented | 29-05-2012 | |||
| Czech Republic | no info / see remarks | 01-09-2009 | N/A | ||
| Denmark | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implementation through reference in the national table of frequency allocations and executive order (at present No 758 of 1 June 2015). Note that ECC/DEC/(05)10 is also implemented in Greenland and the Faroe Islands in the respective frequency allocation tables. | ||
| Estonia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through references in "The Estonian radio frequency allocation plan" and "Conditions for use of radio frequencies and technical requirements for radio equipment exempted from frequency | ||
| Finland | not implemented / see remarks | 24-10-2012 | |||
| France | implemented | 03-06-2011 | |||
| Georgia | implemented | 30-05-2024 | |||
| Germany | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Operation in the frequency range 14.0 - 14.25 GHz only | ||
| Greece | implemented | 05-02-2016 | |||
| Hungary | implemented | 09-03-2023 | Implemented through reference in the main text of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands. Note: Hungary is not a coastal state therefore only the provisions related to ESVs installed on board ships which are registered in Hungary and cruise at sea are applicable. Notification under Decides 6 and due to considering g): ESV equipment is not exempt from individual licensing when installed on board ships registered in Hungary. Requirements needed for ESV equipment to be installed on board a ship registered in Hungary: according to the Radio Regulations and the Decision. Contact point for licensing: National Media and Infocommunications Authority, Frequency Licensing Unit, feo@nmhh.hu | ||
| Iceland | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implementation through reference in the National Table of Frequency Allocation | ||
| Ireland | limited implementation / see remarks | 01-09-2009 | See National Legalisation S.I. 226 of 2020 See National Legalisation S.I.295 of 2007 See National Legalisation S.I. 197 of 2005 | ||
| Italy | implemented | 21-10-2019 | Implemented by the decree of Ministry of the Economic Development of 13 November 2008 and published in the Italian Official Gazette No. 273 dated 21 November 2008 | ||
| Latvia | implemented | 23-01-2014 | |||
| Liechtenstein | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Lithuania | implemented | 28-09-2010 | Implemented by Order No. 1V-1160 of the Director of the Communications Regulatory Authority of 24 December 2008 on the Approval of the Plan for the Use of Radio Frequencies | ||
| Luxembourg | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Not applicable. Luxembourg has no sea coast, nor is there any large inland lake on the Luxembourg territory | ||
| Malta | implemented | 12-01-2016 | Implemented through Decision No. MCA/D/22-4662 (Schedule 28). | ||
| Moldova | implemented | 16-11-2023 | |||
| Monaco | implemented | 22-12-2025 | |||
| Montenegro | implemented | 09-11-2011 | Implemented through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table | ||
| Netherlands | implemented | 01-09-2009 | These earth stations are licence exempt when the EIRP does not exceed 50 dBW. They should further not be operated within 500 metres of the fence around an airport | ||
| North Macedonia | implemented | 19-08-2016 | |||
| Norway | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Poland | implemented | 18-07-2018 | |||
| Portugal | implemented | 05-03-2014 | |||
| Romania | implemented | 28-05-2010 | NTFA www.ancom.org.ro.<br> According to the provisions from ECC/DEC/(05)10 Decision, under Decides 5 due to considering f), in permitting or limiting ESV emission in the band 14.25-14.5 GHz, within the 125 km distance from the coast or within the territorial seas or internal waters, ANCOM as national administration submits the following notification:<br> 1. The ESV shall be operated on a ‘Non-Interference Non-Protected’ basis, that is, the ESV shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from, other stations operating in accordance with Article 5 of the Radio Regulations.<br> 2. The ESV shall not be permitted to operate when the vessel is within:<br> a. 5 km to an off-shore installation, if that off-shore installation is to be treated as part of the Romanian territorial sea;<br> b.10 km from the Romanian land, that means from the Romanian coast line to the Black Sea.<br> 3. The minimum elevation angle used by the ESV shall exceed 7 degrees.<br> 4. The ESV shall employ a stabilised platform with the ability to maintain a pointing accuracy +/– 0.2 degrees towards the geo-stationary satellite throughout transmissions.<br> 5. The ESV equipment shall comply with the appropriate essential requirements identified in Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive and other relevant provisions of that Directive.<br> According to the provisions from ECC/DEC/(05)10 Decision, under Decides 6 and due to considerings g), i) and j), ANCOM as national administration submits the following notification:<br> 1. The ESV equipment is not exempted from individual licensing when installed on board of ships registered in Romania. Therefore, ANCOM will issue individual license for each ESV equipment installed on board of ships registered in Romania.<br> 2. The requirements needed for ESV equipment to be installed on board of a ship registered in Romania will be provisioned in the license. <br> The point of contact is the ANCOM’s headquarters National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications, str. Delea Noua nr. 2, Bucharest, sector 3, Romania, phone: +40 372 845 400 / 454, fax: +40 372 845 402, e-mail: ancom@ancom.org.ro, website: www.ancom.org.ro, and the ESV forms can be retrieved from the ANCOM’s website, at Forms section.<br> 3. The AES equipment installed on board of ships registered in a foreign country (CEPT or non-CEPT), which may land at Romanian ports, should require to have a "radio station license".<br> 4. The usage of ESVs in the band 14.25-14.5 GHz when navigating in Romanian inland waterways, or near national off-shore platforms, or when at ports is strictly forbidden.<br> 5. The ESV operators will restrict any undue emission and will make any effort required to prevent and resolve potential and actual interference issues to the terrestrial services in the band 14.25-14.5 GHz within the Romanian territory | ||
| San Marino | implemented | 11-08-2017 | |||
| Serbia | implemented | 03-07-2020 | Implementation per 3 July 2020 through reference in the national table of frequency allocations | ||
| Slovak Republic | implemented | 22-11-2023 | |||
| Slovenia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | NTFA | ||
| Spain | implemented | 22-10-2015 | |||
| Sweden | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented by the National Frequency Allocation Table and PTS Licence Exemption Regulations. Free circulation de _x00D_ facto implemented by EU R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC) | ||
| Switzerland | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Subject to the provision of the Decree of the Federal Council based on Telecommunications Act, FKV Art. 8 (granting of reciprocal right) | ||
| Türkiye | implemented | 04-06-2012 | |||
| Ukraine | not implemented / see remarks | 30-03-2011 | |||
| United Kingdom | limited implementation / see remarks | 09-02-2017 | Link to Ofcom guidance on ESV: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/13270/esvlicensing.pdf | ||
| Vatican City | implemented | 11-08-2017 |