Resolution MSC.139(76)
MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS
(adopted
on 5 December 2002)
THE
MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING
Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Committee,
RECALLING
ALSO regulation V/11 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, concerning the adoption by the Organization of
ship reporting systems,
RECALLING
FURTHER resolution A.858(20) which authorizes the Committee to perform the
function of adopting ship reporting systems on behalf of the Organization,
TAKING
INTO ACCOUNT the existing Guidelines and criteria for ship reporting systems
adopted by resolution MSC.43(64), as amended by resolution MSC.111(73),
HAVING
CONSIDERED the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation at
its forty-eighth session,
1.
ADOPTS, in accordance with SOLAS regulation V/11, the mandatory ship reporting
systems:
- "In the Gulf of
Finland" described in Annex 1 to the present resolution; and
- "In the Adriatic
Sea" described in Annex 2 to the present resolution;
2.
DECIDES that the said mandatory ship reporting system "In the Gulf of
Finland" would be implemented on 1 July 2004, whilst the said mandatory
ship reporting system "In the Adriatic Sea" will enter into force at
0000 hours UTC on 1 July 2003;
3.
REQUESTS the Secretary-General to bring this resolution and its Annexes to the
attention of Member Governments and Contracting Governments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention.
ANNEX 1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM IN THE GULF OF FINLAND
TRAFFIC AREA
A
ship reporting system is established in the Gulf of Finland in international
waters.
1. CATEGORIES OF SHIPS REQUIRED TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE SYSTEM
1.1 Ships required to
participate in the mandatory ship reporting system:
1.2 Ships of 300 gross
tonnage and upwards proceeding to or from ports or passing through the
reporting area between ports in the Gulf of Finland, or ships visiting the area.
2. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE OF THE SYSTEM AND
THE NUMBER AND EDITION OF THE REFERENCE CHART USED FOR THE DELINEATION OF THE
SYSTEM
2.1 The system covers the
international waters in the Gulf of Finland between a line drawn from Bengtskar
Lighthouse to 5933'.30 N 02230'E to 5910'N 02130'E to Kopu Peninsula and
longitude 02630'E.
2.2 The reference charts
are:
.1 Finnish Maritime
Administration charts 901 (edition 2000, scale 1:200 000), 902 (edition 2000,
scale 1:200 000) and 912 (edition 1999, scale 1:200 000). Geodetic datum is the
national geodetic chart-coordinate system (KKJ). WGS84 latitude correction is
-0,01' and the longitude correction is +0,19'.
.2 Russian charts
22060-INT1213 (edition 2000, scale 1:250000). Geodetic datum of the year 1942
(Pulkovo). For obtaining position in WGS datum such position should be moved
0,12' westward. 22061-INT1214 (edition 1997, scale 1:250000). Geodetic datum of
the year 1942 (Pulkovo). For obtaining position in WGS datum such position
should be moved 0,13' westward.
.3 Estonian charts 502
(edition 2001, scale 1:100 000), 504 (edition 2001, scale 1:100 000), 507
(edition 2001, scale 1:100 000), 509 (edition 2001, scale 1:100 000), 511
(edition 2001, scale 1:100 000). Geodetic datum is WGS84.
The
area of the reporting system is covered by hydrographic surveys.
Border
line point by point of the Gulf of Finland ship reporting area
Finland
EUREF89
1. 5936'.477 N 2238'.074 E
2. 5938'.137 N 2251'.446 E
3. 5939'.413 N 2321'.123 E
4. 5947'.022 N 2412'.365 E
5. 5947'.809 N 2419'.928 E
6. 5949'.024 N 2429'.299 E
7. 5953'.524 N 2447'.122 E
8. 5955'.281 N 2455'.799 E
9. 5956'.606 N 2510'.161 E
10. 5955'.879 N 2528'.276 E
11. 5955'.692 N 2534'.962 E
12. 5955'.920 N 2537'.219 E
13. 5958'.608 N 2601'.039 E
14. 6000'.844 N 2604'.505 E
15. 6002'.293 N 2611'.314 E
16. 6002'.791 N 2617'.683 E
17. 6005'.000 N 2630'.000 E
Russian Federation
1. 6005'.000 N 2630'.000 E
2. 5957'.000 N 2630'.000 E
Estonia
1. 5956'.273 N 2626'.110 E
2. 5953'.994 N 2609'.069 E
3. 5948'.894 N 2601'.170 E
4. 5949'.593 N 2534'.569 E
5. 5942'.193 N 2428'.769 E
6. 5934'.592 N 2357'.069 E
7. 5928'.892 N 2331'.169 E
8. 5928'.991 N 2311'.369 E
9. 5928'.191 N 2308'.469 E
10. 5927'.391 N 2306'.369 E
11. 5917'.491 N 2243'.870 E
12. 5917'.691 N 2236'.070 E
13. 5916'.190 N 2223'.770 E
14. 5914'.690 N 2218'.370 E
15. 5903'.390 N 2150'.870 E
16. 5902'.100 N 2149'.000 E
17. 5910'.000 N 2130'.000 E
Finland
1. 5936'.477 N 2238'.074 E
3. FORMAT, CONTENT OF REPORTS, TIMES AND
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONS FOR SUBMITTING REPORTS, AUTHORITY TO WHOM REPORTS SHOULD
BE SENT AND AVAILABLE SERVICES
Reports
should be made using VHF voice transmissions. However, ships equipped with AIS
(automatic identification system) can fulfill certain reporting requirements of
the system through the use of the universal AIS approved by the Organization.
A
ship must give a short position report by voice or by AIS when entering the
mandatory ship reporting area. The full report may be given by voice or by
non-verbal means. A ship may elect, for reasons of commercial confidentiality,
to communicate that section of the report which provides information on cargo
by non-verbal means prior to entering the ship reporting area. When leaving
port, the ship can give the full report to the ship reporting system by voice
or by non-verbal means.
3.1.1
The information given below is derived from the format-type given in paragraph
2 of the appendix to resolution A.851(20).
3.2.1
A short report by voice or by AIS from a ship to the shore-based authorities
should contain the following information:
A
Name of the ship, call sign or IMO identification number (or MMSI for
transponder reports)
B Date and Time (UTC)
C or D Position (expressed in latitude and longitude
or bearing to
and distance from a landmark)
E and F Course and speed of the ship
3.2.2
A full report from a ship to the shore-based authorities by voice or by
non-verbal means should contain the following information:
I Destination and ETA
L Route information
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
T Contact information of ship's agent or owner
U Ship's deadweight tonnage
W Total number of persons on board
X Miscellaneous remarks, e.g. ice class, amount and
nature of
bunkers if over 5000 tons, navigational status
Note:
On receipt of a position
message, the system operators will establish the relationship between the
ship's position and the information supplied by the position-fixing equipment
available to them. Information on course and speed will help operators to
identify one ship among a group of ships. This will be achieved automatically
if AIS transponder is used.
All
VHF-, telephone-, radar-, AIS- and other relevant information will be recorded
and the records stored for 30 days.
3.3 Geographical position for submitting
reports
3.3.1
Eastbound traffic should make a report to TALLINN TRAFFIC when crossing the
line drawn from Bengtskar Lighthouse to 5933.30'N 02230'E to 5910'N 02130'E
to Kopu Peninsula or when entering the ship reporting area from south.
3.3.2
Westbound traffic should make a short report to HELSINKI TRAFFIC when crossing
longitude 02630'E or when entering the ship reporting area from north.
3.3.3
A full report to the nearest shore station should be made on departure from
port.
3.3.4
Further reports should be made to the relevant shore station whenever there is
a change of navigational status or circumstance, particularly in relation to
items Q and R of the reporting format.
3.4.1
Reports to the nearest shore station should be made on departure from a port
within the coverage area. Recognizing that ferries crossing between Helsinki
and Tallinn generally operate according to published schedules, special
reporting arrangements can be made on a ship-by-ship basis, subject to the
approval of both HELSINKI TRAFFIC and TALLINN TRAFFIC.
3.4.2
Further reports should be made to the relevant shore station whenever there is
a change of navigational status or circumstance, particularly in relation to
items Q and R of the reporting format.
3.4.3
On the area between Helsinki and Tallinn Lighthouses there is a heavy crossing
traffic in summer consisting mostly of high speed craft and recreational craft.
In the area between Porkkala Lighthouse and Naissaar there are recreational
sailing activities in summer.
3.5.1
The shore-based Authorities are:
Estonia: Estonian Maritime
Administration
Finland: Finnish Maritime
Administration
Russian Federation: Russian
Maritime Administration
3.5.2
The Estonian, Finnish and Russian Authorities monitor shipping within the
mandatory ship reporting area of the Gulf of Finland by radar. This does not
relieve ship masters of their responsibility for the navigation of their ship.
4. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO
PARTICIPATING SHIPS AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED
4.1.1
Each Authority provides information to shipping about specific and urgent
situations which could cause conflicting traffic movements and other
information concerning safety of navigation, for instance information about
weather, ice, water level, navigational problems or other hazards. Information
is broadcast on the following frequencies when necessary or on request.
|
Station |
Frequency |
Times |
Additional broadcasts
in wintertimes |
|
Tallinn |
VHF channel 61 working channel
81 |
on request or when needed |
on request or when needed |
|
Helsinki |
VHF channel 60 working channel
80 |
on request or when needed |
on request or when needed |
|
|
|||
|
St. Petersburg |
VHF channel 74 working channel
10 |
on request or when needed |
on request or when needed |
4.1.2
Information broadcasts will be preceded by an announcement on VHF channel 16 on
which channel it will be made. All ships navigating in the area should listen
to the announced broadcast.
4.1.3
If necessary, individual information can be provided to a ship, particularly in
relation to positioning and navigational assistance or local conditions. If a
ship needs to anchor due to breakdown or emergency the operator can recommend
suitable anchorage in the area.
4.2.1
During severe ice conditions the traffic separation schemes may be declared not
valid. Such a decision is agreed jointly by the National Icebreaking
Authorities and communicated to shipping with the daily ice reports. The
decision may include all or a named traffic separation scheme.
4.2.2
During the period when the Gulf of Finland is covered by ice, ships reporting
to the centre, will receive information on the recommended route through the
ice and/or are requested to contact the national co-ordinating icebreaker for
further instructions. The icebreaker gives the route according to the ice
situation to the ships which fulfill the national ice class regulations and
which are fit for winter navigation.
4.3.1
If a ship participating in the mandatory ship reporting system fails to appear
on the radar screen or fails to communicate with the Authority or an emergency
is reported, MRCCs or MRSCs in the area are responsible for initiating a search
for the ship in accordance with the rules laid down for the search and rescue
service, including the involvement of other participating ships known to be in
that particular area.
5. RADIO COMMUNICATION REQUIRED FOR THE
SYSTEM, FREQUENCIES ON WHICH REPORTS SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED AND INFORMATION TO
BE REPORTED
5.1
The radio communications equipment required for the system is that defined in
the GMDSS for sea area A1.
5.2
Ships are required to maintain a continuous listening watch in the area and to
report and take any action required by the maritime Authorities to reduce
risks:
5.3
Common call and information channels:
on channel 16 call and
distress
5.4
The full report can be made by voice on VHF radio using the following channels:
|
|
main |
reserve |
|
HELSINKI TRAFFIC |
60 |
80 |
|
TALLINN TRAFFIC |
61 |
81 |
|
ST. PETERSBURG
TRAFFIC |
74 |
10 |
5.5
Ship reports can, alternatively, be made by AIS, provided that the report can
be transmitted fully.
5.6
Confidential information may be transmitted by other means.
5.7
The language used for communication shall be English, using the IMO Standard
Marine Communication Phrases, where necessary.
6. RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN
THE AREA OF THE SYSTEM
6.1 Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea
The
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are applicable
throughout the reporting area.
6.2 Traffic Separation Schemes
The
Traffic Separation Schemes in the Gulf of Finland have been adopted by IMO and
rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
applies.
Pilotage
is mandatory in national waters under national laws.
6.4 Dangerous and hazardous cargoes
6.4.1
Ships carrying dangerous or hazardous cargoes and bound to or from any port
within the ship reporting area must comply with the international and national
regulations. The ship reporting system does not relieve ships masters of their
responsibility to give the nationally required reports and information to
customs authorities.
6.4.2
Discharges of oil and ship-generated waste is monitored by the joint Estonian,
Finnish and Russian Authorities. Ships causing pollution within the area can be
prosecuted and fined.
7. SHORE-BASED FACILITIES TO SUPPORT
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
The
joint Estonian, Finnish and Russian Authorities have radar, information
processing and retrieval system, radio VHF and Automatic Identification System
(AIS) facilities. The frequencies used in AIS NET are AIS1 and AIS2.
7.1.1.1
The control centre is situated at the Helsinki VTS in Helsinki. The operator
can control, monitor and display the status of all the VTS sensors from the
consoles. The VTS centre will at all times be manned by two operators.
7.1.1.2
HELSINKI TRAFFIC maintains a continuous watch on traffic in the Gulf of Finland
on channels 60 and 16. Operators add reported vessel information to the
associated database and can display supporting information on the screen. The
system is capable of providing an automatic alarm to identify any track which
strays into an unauthorised area. Recording equipment automatically stores
information from all tracks, which can either be replayed in the system or from
the recorded resource. Records are made by an authorized method that can be
used as an evidence. Operators have access to different ship registers and
hazardous cargo data.
7.1.2.1
The surveillance sensors can observe targets of at least 300 gross tons and a
minimum height of 10 metres in the given traffic area.
7.1.3
Radiocommunication facilities
7.1.3.1
Radiocommunication terminals are sited in the consoles of HELSINKI TRAFFIC operation
room. VHF radio transceivers are located at Hanko, Porkkala, Harmaja, Emasalo
and Orrengrund.
The VHF channels used are:
- Channel 60 working channel
- Channel 80 reserve channel
7.1.4.1
HELSINKI TRAFFIC can continually receive the messages broadcasted by ships
fitted with transponders to gain information on their identity and position.
This information is displayed as an icon on an electronic chart covering the
Gulf of Finland mandatory ship reporting area.
7.1.5
Personnel qualifications and training
7.1.5.1
HELSINKI TRAFFIC is staffed with personnel trained according to national and
international recommendations.
7.1.5.2
The training of the personnel comprises an overall study of the navigation
safety measures, the relevant international (IMO) and national provisions with
respect to safety of navigation. The training also includes thorough real-time
simulations in different ship bridge simulators. The trainees are trained as
well in navigating ships through the VTS area as servicing shipping from the
VTS Centre.