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SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

COMMUNICATION METHODS FOR FlUNG AMVER REPORTS:

(1) The following methods are recommended for ships to transmtt AMVER reports:

(a) Electronic mail (e-mail):

(i) If aship already has an inexpensive means of sending e-mail to an internet address, this is a preferred method. E-mail may be sent via satellHe or via HF radio, depending on the ship'sequipment and arrangements with communications providers ashore. Ships must be equipped with a personal computer, an interface between the computer and the ship's communications equipment, and the appropriate software.

(ii) The e-mail path on shore to the AMVER Center is essentially free, but the communications service provider may still charge from ship-to-shore

(iii) Messages may be sent to amvermsg@amver.org or amvermsg@amver.

(g) CW (Morse Code): Due to the decline in its usage, the number of coast stations supporting it, its high cost, potential for error, and the mandatory carriage of upgraded GMDSS communications capabiltties, ships are discouraged from using this medium.

(2) For more information regarding AMVER reporting contact: AMVER Maritime Relations Office

USCG Ballery Park Building 1South Street

New York NY 10004-1499

USA.

See also CONTACT DETAILS.

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AMVER MESSAGE LINE DEFINITIONS:

(1) The AMVER line: All AMVER reports must begin with the AMVER line. Report type is one of the following 2-lener codes:

(a) SP - Sailing Plan

(b) PR - Position Report

(c) DR - Deviation Report

(d) FR - Arrival (Rnal) Report

Example:

AMVERlreport typell

AMVERlPRI/

(2) The Aline is required in all reports to identify the vessel subminlng the report.

Example:

Alvessel name/Call signll

AlSEA WOLFIKNFGI/

(3) The Bline identifies the time associated with the position given in the Cor Glines of the report. All times in B, I, Kand L lines should be expressed in UTC as a 6-digit date-time group followed by the leners Z, GMT or UTC, and optionally by a 3-lener

Example:

CnatitudeJIongitude//

Cl4653N102820WII

(5) The E line is used to report the vessel'scurrent course (as of the time in the B line) in degrees true as a 3-digit number.

Example:

Elcurrent course//

El23011

(6) The Fline is used 10 report Ihevessel'sestimated average speed over the ground for the remainder of the voyage as a 3-digit number representing tenths of knots. This is a very important line to report as this speed Is used for AMVER'sdead reckoning computations unless a different speed is provided for a specnic leg of a voyage (see L line). If no speed is given, AMVER will use an assumed speed. ~ is important to use all digits when specnying a speed to ensure accurate interpretation.

Example:

F/estimated average speedl/

F/12611

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(ll)The M line Is optional and is used to provide information on the best way to contact the vessel Quickly in the event of adistress at sea.

Examples:

MIWSUNMNlI (Coast Radio Stations monitored)

MIINMARSAT 32341231011 (Inmarsat number)

(12) The V line is an optional line used to report the medical capability aboard the vessel during the voyage. The codes used are:

(a)NONE (no medically trained person onboard)

(b)NURSE (ij atrained nurse is onboard)

(c)PA (if aphysician'sassistant or paramedic is onboard)

(d)MD (ij amedical doctor or physician is onboard)

Examples:

V/medical personnel aboard this voyagell

V/NONElI

VINURSElI

VlMDINURS Ell

(13)The Xline is used for any English language amplifying comments or remarks the vessel may wish to send AMVER regarding ijs current voyage, e.g. change of vessel name, flag or owners etc.

Examples:

Xlremarksll

XlSLOWED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHERlI

XlPREVIOUSLY UNIQUE PIONEERlVRPD LLOYDS NR 722366311

XlNEXT REPORT AT 171200ZlI

(14)The Y line is used to request relay 01 the AMVER report to certain other ship reporting systems, currently MAREP, JASREP, AUSREP and CHiLREP.

Examples:

Y/relay instructions/I

Y/JASREPII (vessel requesting AMVER to relay the report to JASREP)

Y/JASREPIMAREPII (vessel requesting AMVER to relay the report to JASREP and MAREP)

Y/AMVERlI (vessel reporting to another reporting system such as JASREP has requested relay 01 the report to AMVER)

Y/AMVERlMAREPII (vessel reporting to another system has requested relay 01 the report to both AMVER and MAREP)

(15)The Z line must be the last line In every AMVER report, as ij is used by the AMVER computer to signal the end 01 the report.

Example:

Zlend 01 reportil

ZlEORlI

AMVER VOYAGE REPORT TYPES:

(1)There are four types 01 AMVER Reports: Sailing Plan, Position, Deviation, and Arrival Reports.

(2)Reporting Format: Each AMVER message consists 01 report lines. There are 15 types 01 lines. The lirst line in every report begins wijh the word "AMVER" lollowed by

a slash (~, a two letter code identifying the report type, and ends with a double slash (I~. Each remaining line begins with a specijjc letter lollowed by a slash (I) to identijy the line type. The remainder 01 each line contains one or more data lields separated by single slashes (I). Each line ends wijh a double slash (11). All reports should end with an end-ol-report line (Z line).

(3) Reporting Data: AMVER participants need to be familiar with the lour types 01 reports. Report idenjijiers are as lollows:

(a)AMVERlSPII denotes Sailing Plan.

(b)AMVERlPRlI denotes Position Report.

(c)AMVERlDRlI denotes Deviation Report,

(d)AMVERfFRlI denotes Arrival Report.

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(4) Examples of the above reports are as follows:

(a) Sailing Plan: A Sailing Plan should be sent within a few hours before, upon, or within a few hours after departure. It must include enough information to predict the vessel'sactual posijion within 25 n miles at any time during the voyage, assuming the Sailing Plan is followed exactly. Sailing Plans require A, B, E, F, G, I, Land Z lines. The M, V, X and Y lines are optional (Y line is required for U.S. vessels).

Example:

AMVERlSPII

NSEALAND MARINERlKGJFII

B/240620Z MARlI

El04511

F/09811

GITOKYO/3536N113946EII

ULOS ANGELES/3343N111817W/031300Z APRIl

L1RUI90/3448N/13954E1NOJIMASAKU240850z/1

UGCl210/4200N/18000El280400z/1

URU200/4200N/16000W/300030z/1

UGC/188/3422N/12047W/030500Z APRIl

L1RU16111

MlJCSII

VINONElI

XlNEXT REPORT 250BOOz/I

Y/JASREPIMAREPII

z/EORlI

(b) Position Report: A Position Report should be sent within 24 hours of departing port and at least once every 48 hours thereafter. The destination should be included, at least in the first few reports, in case AMVER has not received the Sailing Plan information. Position Reports require A, B, C, E, Fand Z lines. The I line is strongly recommended. The M, X and Y lines are optional (y line is required for U.S. flag vessels).

Example:

AMVERlPRlI

NSEALAND MARINERlKGJFII Bl281330z/I C/4200N/17544WII

ElO9OI1

F/20011

I/LOS ANGELES/3343N111817W/031300Z APRIl

MlNMCII

Y/MAREPII

z/EORlI

(c) Deviation Report: Deviation Reports should be sent whenever the vessel deviates significantly from ijs Sailing Plan. Other sijuations in which Deviation Reports should be sent include, but are not limited to: Change in destination, diverting to evacuate a sick or injured crew member, diverting to avoid heavy weather, any change of route (as, for example, change based on recommendations from a vessel routeing service), stopping to make repairs or await orders, change in anticipated average speed of one knot or more etc. Deviation Reports require the A, B, C, E, F and Z lines. The I and L lines are required if destination or route changes. The I line is always strongly recommended, even when not required. The M, X and Y lines are optional (Y line is required for U.S. vessels).

Example:

AMVERlDRlI

NSEALAND MARINER/KGJFII B/291200z/1

C/4200Nl16654WII

El09011

F/17511

I!LOS ANGELESl3343N112074W/040100Z APRIl XlREDUCED SPEED DUE TO WEATHERlI YIMAREPII

z/EORlI

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(d)Arrival Report: Arrival Reports should be sent upon arrival in the immediate vicinity of the destination port, such as at the sea buoy or pilot station. This report properly terminates the voyage in AMVER'scomputer and ensures the vessel will not appear on an AMVER SURPIC until its next voyage. Arrival Reports require the A, K and Z lines. The X and Y lines are optional (Y line is required for U.S. vessels).

Example:

AMVERlFR/1

A/SEALAND MARINERlKGJFII

KILOS ANGELESl3343N112074W/032200Zl1 YIMAREPII

ZlEOR/1

COAST RADIO STATIONS ACCEPTING AMVER MESSAGES:

(1)S1ations which accept AMVER messages are listed in ALRS Volume 1; the listening and transmitting frequencies used, and whether the service is chargeable, are included in the service details of each station.

(2)All AMVER messages should be addressed to the participating AMVER radio station to which the message is sent, "AMVER (name of station)" e.g., AMVER VALENTIA.

(3)AMVER messages should be sent during regular watch-keeping periods. They are considered to comply with the U.S. regulations regarding notification of the Coast Guard Captain 24 hours before arrival at a port.

(4)Detailed instructions in English and a number of other languages, are contained in the AMVER Users'Manual which may be obtalned free of charge by downloading a copy of the manual from the AMVER website.

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS (UK)

BAHIA FILDES, Chile

Radio Station

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: CBZ20

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 0914

RT Frequency (kHz): 2182 2738

Telephone: +56(0)26948958 ext 232

MMSI: 007250450

HOURS: RT & VHF: H24

NOTE:

Station is operational Nov-March.

SURINAME

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GENERAL NOTES

ISPS DESIGNATED AUTHORITY:

Maritime Authority Suriname.

Telephone: +597(0) 476733

Fax: +597(0) 472940

Mobile: +597 8859307

E-mail: rvc@mas.sr.mamafo@mas.sr&lgemerts@mas.sr

NIEUW NICKERIE

UNCTAD LOCODE: SR ICK

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16

HOURS: 0700-1500 LT

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for all vessels over 50 GT.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 48h and 12h in advance to the agent who will arrange pilot.

(3)Pilot boards vessels in the vicinity of Lt buoy COR-R (6°02'·45N57"00'·70W).

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PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels over 50 GT.

(2)Pilot ordering: Vessels should contact the VTC 48h in advance to order pilot.

(3)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 36h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival at the Approach Lt buoy, and if necessary vessels should amend the ETA after the 12h message. The pilot will be ordered only after receipt of the confirmed 12h and/or amended ETA.

(4)Arriving vessels requiring the services of a pilot should contact the harbour offICe.

(5)Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Approach Lt buoy (6°04'·60N55°12'·SOW).

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

GENERAL NOTES

ISPS DESIGNATED AUTHORITY:

Marine Ship Safety and Port Facility Security Unit.

Telephone: +1868 6230002

Fax: +1868 6230860

Mobile: +1 868 6800117

E-mail: ttda@tsllnet.tt

UNCTAD LOCODE: TT PTG

Pilots

NOTE:

For details see PORT OF SPAIN.

PROCEDURE:

PllotiMooring Master boards about 3-4 n miles SW of Galeota Pt Lt.

Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Amoco Trinidad Radio

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 06 08 091012

RT Frequency (kHz): 2182; 2292 2398 2735 2738

Telephone: +1 8686227331

+1868 6227332

+1B68 6227333

Telex: +294 287 WG

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h, 24h and 12h in advance.

NOTE:

Terminal is operated by Amoco Trinidad Oil Co.

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

UNCTAD LOCODE: IT LAB

Pilots

NOTE:

For details see PORT OF SPAIN.

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for all vessels.

(2)Pilot boards in posijion 10"17'·00N61 °40'·00W.

Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Labidco Base

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11

Telephone: +1 8686488488

+1868 6488884

Fax: +1 8686489139

Website: WIWl.labidco.co.tt

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA 7 days, 72h, 48h and 24h prior to arrival.

(2)ETA messages should include the following information:

(a)Vessel'sname

(b)Call sign

(c)ETA

(d)Contact details

(e)Previous 5 ports of call

(Q Next port of call

(g)Arrival draught

(h)Estimated departure draught

(i)Cargo to be handled

mCrewlist

(k)Slowage plan

(I)Cargo manifest

NOTE:

Terminal is operated by La Brea Industrial Development Co. Ltd. (LABIDCO).

Pilots

NOTE:

For details see PORT OF SPAIN.

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA, together with request for pilot, through the agent 48h, 24h and 12h in advance.

(3)Pilot boards at the entrance to the Lisas Point Channel (100 22'·60N 61°32'·00W).

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Fedchem Radio

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 1214

Telephone: +1 868 6362020

Telex: +2943353 FCL WG

HOURS: 0630·1730LT

NOTE:

VHF range is reported to be poor.

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Phildeco Marine

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 09

Telephone: +1 868 6362132

+1868 6362133

+18686364913

Fax: +1 868 6364061

Telex: +29431341 PHILDEC WG

Webs~e: www.plipdeco.com

HOURS: HX

PROCEDURE:

Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA, together w~h request for pilot, through the agent 5days, 96h, 72h, 48h, 24h and 12h in advance.

POINTE-A·PIERRE

UNCTAD LOCODE: TT PTP

Pilots

NOTE:

For details see PORT OF SPAIN.

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PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for all vessels except the following:

(a)Government vessels

(b)Pleasure yachts and fishing vessels

(c)Local ferries

(d)Vessels of less than 50 GT

(e)Vessels exempted from pilotage by local bye-laws

(2)Pilot boards in posttion 10oI9'·00N61°30'·OOW(approximately 1nmile Wofthe main jetty head).

Terminal

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Petrotrin Marine Pointe-s-Pierre VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 13 Telephone: +1 868 6580327

+1868 6583347

+1868 6584200 ext 2426 +1868 6584200 ext 2427 +1868 6584200 ext 2429 +1868 6584200 ext 2430

Fax: +1 868 6584636

Telex: +294 39367 PCTTAP WG Webs~e: www.petrotrin.com

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h, 48h and 24h in advance.

(2)If at any time the ETA changes by 2h, an amended ETA message should be sent immediately.

(3)Vessels are requested to make contact on VHF Ch 16, 2h before arrival

NOTES:

(1)Terminal is operated by Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Lld (PETROTRIN).

(2)Vessels in the v1cin~ of Pointe-s-Pierre are requested not to use VHF Chs 06 and 10. These frequencies are used by tankers involved in transhipment operations.

PORT OF SPAIN

UNCTAD LOCODE: TT POS

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

Trinidad and Tobago Pilots Association Ud.

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12

Telephone: +18686251664

+18686251144

+18686251145

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