9 Actions to take in the event of emergency or ships non-compliance with the system requirements
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9 Actions to take in the event of emergency or ships non-compliance with the system requirements

 The main objectives of the system are to improve ships safety in and off the Portuguese coast waters, support the organization of search and rescue and protect and improve the marine environment in the coast, developing the actions as fast and effective as possible if an emergency is reported or a report from a ship fails to appear, and it is impossible to establish communication with the ship. All means will be used to obtain the full participation of ships required to submit reports.

 The mandatory ship reporting system COPREP is for the exchange of information only and does not provide any additional authority for mandating changes in the ships operations. This reporting system will be implemented consistent with UNCLOS, SOLAS and other relevant international instruments so that the reporting system will not constitute a basis for preventing the passage of a ship through the reporting area.

 Infringements of these regulations shall be punishable under Portuguese law, or reported to the ship's flag State in accordance with IMO resolution A.432(XI) Compliance with the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.

Parent topic: Annex – Mandatory Ship Reporting System “Off the Coast of Portugal – COPREP”
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