3.3 Geographical position for submitting reports
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3.3 Geographical position for submitting reports

 North-east bound traffic should report to GRIS NEZ TRAFFIC on the French coast 2 nautical miles before crossing the line from the Royal Sovereign light tower, through the Bassurelle Light Buoy (at its assigned position of 50°32'.8N, 000°57'.8E) to the coast of France.

 South-west-bound traffic should report to the shore at DOVER COASTGUARD on the English coast when within VHF range of North Foreland and not later when crossing the line drawn from North Foreland to the border between France and Belgium (Appendix).

  Crossing Traffic

 Reports to the nearer of the two shore stations should be made on departure from a port within the coverage area. Recognizing that cross-Channel ferries generally operate according to published schedules, special reporting arrangements can be made on a ship-by-ship basis, subject to the approval of both GRIS NEZ TRAFFIC and DOVER COASTGUARD.

 Further reports should be made to the relevant shore station whenever there is a change of navigational circumstance, particularly in relation to items Q and R of the reporting format.

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