3.2 Content
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3.2 Content

  3.2.1 The reports to be submitted by participating ships must contain the information needed to achieve the system's aims:

  • .1 the ship's name, call sign, IMO or MMSI number and position are necessary in order to establish its identity and initial position (A, B and C);

  • .2 the ship's course, speed and destination are important for monitoring its track and launching search and rescue measures should information about it fail to appear on the screen, for ensuring safe navigation, and for preventing pollution in areas where weather conditions are extreme (E, F, G and I);

  • .3 the number of people on board, and other relevant information, are important factors when it comes to assigning the resources for a search and rescue operation (P, T and W);

  • .4 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, ships are required to supply information on defects, damage, deficiencies and other limitations (under Q), as well as other information (under X).

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