Frequency of data transmission

(1) A vessel shall be required to transmit a position report every hour or at shorter intervals as may be prescribed by the FMC. (2) When a vessel is in port, it shall maintain its unit operational and may only be switched off upon prior written authorization from the FMC. In addition, all vessels shall be required to submit to the FMC, a written confirmation from the Port authorities at the time of arrival at port and a letter of confirmation from the owner indicating the estimated port stay. (3) Vessels which operate in close proximity of up to 20 miles of any marine protected areas or areas otherwise restricted for fishing shall be required to report at intervals of 20 minutes for such time as they remain in that proximity. (4) Any vessel that will transit between EEZs shall notify the FMC of its intent to transit and shall communicate the date and time of entering and exiting an EEZ area. It shall be the responsibility of the FMC to ensure the vessel’s compliance with the in-transit operation of the vessel.