.4 The language used for reports in the system will be English, using
the IMO Standard Marine Communications Phrases* where necessary or Spanish if appropriate.
.5 Communications associated with reporting in accordance with the
requirements of this system will be free of charge.
6 RULES AND REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE AREA OF THE SYSTEM
6.1 The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
(COLREGs), 1972 are applicable throughout the area of coverage of the proposed system.
6.2 The "Off Finisterre" TSS has been approved by IMO and
therefore rule 10 of the COLREGs applies.
7 SHORE-BASED FACILITIES TO SUPPORT OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
7.1 The Finisterre VTS (FINISTERRE TRAFFIC) is provided of the
following facilities:
.1 Telephone, facsimile and telex communications;
.2 2 sets of VHF radiocommunication equipment with digital selective
calling (DSC);
.3 1 set of radiocommunication equipment in MF/HF bands with DSC;
.4 2 sets of radiocommunication equipment with radiotelex in MF/HF
bands;
.5 3 real-time display consoles for "S" and "X band
radar signals and raw video from remote radar stations;
.6 2 display consoles for monitoring and viewing; and
.7 1 VHF radio direction finder in marine and aeronautical bands.
7.2 The remote station at Malpica is provided with the following
facilities:
.1 2 sets of VHF radiocommunication equipment (marine band);
.2 1 set of VHF radiocommunication equipment (aeronautical band);
.3 1 duplicate "X" band radar facility;
.4 1 duplicate "S " band radar facility;
.5 1 weather station;
* Trials of the SMCPs will commence after 6 June 1997.
