NAV 44/3/2
ANNEX 2
SUMMARY
1 Categories of ships to report
All ships of 300GT and over.
2 When and where to report
North-east bound traffic: GRIS NEZ TRAFFIC on
the French coast 2 nautical miles before crossing the line
from the Royal Sovereign Light Tower, through the Bassurelle
Buoy (at its assigned position of 50°32'.8N, 0°57.8E) to
the French coast.
South-west bound traffic: DOVER COASTGUARD on
the English coast 2 nautical miles before crossing the line
from North Foreland, through the F3 Light Vessel (at its
assigned position of 51°23.82N, 02°00'.62E) to the border
between France and Belgium.
Report to the nearer of the two shore
stations on departure from a port within the area covered.
3 How to report
By voice on VHF radio using Ch 13 (GRIS NEZ
TRAFFIC) or Ch 69 (DOVER COASTGUARD). Another frequency may
also be available for DOVER COASTGUARD and the Organization
will be informed of the details before the system enters into
force.
Alternatively to DOVER COASTGUARD by
automatic ship-identification transponder, using a suitably
adapted DSC facility on VHF Ch 70, or using equipment
conforming to the standards adopted for the Universal AIS
Transponder.
Confidential information may be transmitted
by other means.
4 Reporting format
| A |
- |
Name of the ship, call sign, IMO
identification number (or MMSI for
transponder reports) |
| C or D |
- |
Position (expressed in latitude and
longitude) |
| E and F |
- |
Course and speed of the ship. |
| O |
- |
Vessel's draught. |
| P |
- |
Hazardous cargo, class and quantity, if
applicable. |
| Q or R |
- |
Breakdown, damage and/or deficiencies
affecting the structure, cargo
or equipment of the ship or any other
circumstances affecting normal
navigation in accordance with the provisions of
the SOLAS and
MARPOL Conventions. |
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