4 Information to be provided to the participating ship and the procedures to be followed:
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4 Information to be provided to the participating ship and the procedures to be followed:

 ROCA CONTROL is an information service. Ships are provided with information broadcasts on weather, hazards affecting the safety of navigation and other traffic in the area.

 These broadcasts include:

  • (a) traffic information;

  • (b) hampered vessels such as vessels not under command or vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre;

  • (c) adverse weather conditions;

  • (d) weather warnings and forecast;

  • (e) displaced or defective aids to navigation

  • (f) radar assistance; and

  • (g) information on local harbours.

 Information is broadcast on request or whenever necessary. Information broadcasts on ROCA CONTROL VHF main channel are preceded by an announcement on VHF channel 16. Information may be more frequent on occasions of adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and imminent incident or accident.

 The VTS centre is linked to MRCC LISBON and pollution control authorities in order to allow a prompt response to any emerging distress or urgent situation.

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