9 Measures to be taken if a Ship Fails to Comply with the Requirements of the System
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9 Measures to be taken if a Ship Fails to Comply with the Requirements of the System

 The objectives of the system are to initiate SAR and measures to prevent pollution as fast and effective as possible if an emergency is reported or a report from a ship fails to appear, and it is impossible to establish communication with the ship. All means will be used to obtain the full participation of ships required to submit reports. If reports are not submitted and the offending ship can be positively identified, then information will be passed on to the relevant flag State Authorities for investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with national legislation. The mandatory ship reporting system WETREP is for the exchange of information only and does not provide any additional authority for mandating changes in the vessel's operations. This reporting system will be implemented consistent with UNCLOS, SOLAS and other relevant international instruments so that the reporting system will not provide the basis to impinge on a transiting vessel's passage through the reporting area.

Parent topic: Annex 1 - Description of the Mandatory Ship Reporting System for the Western European Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
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