中国沿海航行船舶防范商渔船碰撞安全指引 英文版

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SAFETY GUIDLINE FOR PREVENTING OF

COLLISION BETWEEN MERCHANT VESSELS AND

FISHING VESSELS IN CHINESE COASTAL WATERS

All relevant vessels:

Due to the exsitence of many fishing vessels and the complicated

hydrometerological conditions, which have caused frequent collisions

between merchant ships and fishing vessels in the China’s coastal waters,

China MSA provides the following advice for the purpose of navigation

safety:

1. Normal Navigational Methods

1.1 Before entering the waters where fishing vessels are concentrated

1.1.1 The captain should examine passage plan, as far as practicable

adopt the recommended route and try the best to avoid entering the

fishing vessels concentrated waters, so as to reduce the chance of

encountering with fishing vessels.

1.1.2 Examine and test navigational aids and communication equipment

such as RADAR, ECDIS/ECS, AIS, VDR, VHF, Navigational lights and

sound-signalling equipment to ensure that all are in sound working

condition.

1.1.3 Make proper arrangement on navigational watch. There should be

at least 2 crew members engaged on the bridgewatch at all times.

— 7 —1.1.4 Safety precautions and corresponding actions guide for navigating

in the fishing area should be clearly posted at a prominent position on the

bridge.

1.2 Navigating in or approaching to the waters where fishing vessels

are concentrated

1.2.1 It should be borne in mind that: Safety First, Don't take risks, Take

a detour! As far as practicable avoid entering the waters where fishing

vessels are concentrated.

1.2.2 Appropriate bridge watch arrangement shall be made.The number of

bridge team may be increased according to the high traffic density of fishing

vessels. Don’t hesitate to call the captain to the bridge any time indoubt.

1.2.3 The captain should issue the night orders in response to the special

precautionary requirements for the safe navigation in fishing area at the

night time.

1.2.4 Bridge should keep sharp look-out, use two or more radars by

long-range and short-range scanning. Do not rely too much on a single

navigational aids, every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper

look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means

appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

1.2.5 Proceed at a safe speed at all times.

1.2.6 Make sure the AIS information is updated and the device is in good

working condition.

— 8 —1.2.7 All measures shall be taken to avoid watchkeepers to work in

fatigue or after drinking .

1.3 Special Precautions

1.3.1 When the summer fishing moratorium ends,usually it is the time

when the density of fishing vessels is highest.

1.3.2 Based on accident statistics, most collisions between merchant

vessels and fishing vessels occur in the period between 2300 and

0400.Therefore special attention should be given in this duration.

1.3.3 Special attention should also be paid to some fishing vessels

anchored at night which might not arrange watchkeeper or display proper

lights or have operational AIS as required, and also to the interference

from the excessiveuse of AIS onfishing nets or fishing marks.

1.3.4 When a fishing vessel is observed proceeding at the speed around 3

knots, she is possibly engaged in fishing and restricted in her ability to

manoeuvre, keep clear at a safe distance whenever possible.

1.3.5 Even a slight collision or contact between a merchant vessel and a

fishing vessel might capsize the fishing vessel and cause subsequent

damage to both the vessel and her crew. Howeverit is sometimes hard to

be observed by watchkeepers on merchant vessesls. Therefore, When

passing a fishing vessel at close range, great care should be taken to

ensure that there is no collision, wave damage or vessel suction..

1.3.6 It is recommended that vessels sailing from the southern parts of

— 9 —the South China Sea to Japanese or Korean ports, and vessels that do not

call at Chinese ports, proceed from the waters east of Taiwan Island and

try to stay away from the coastal waters of China..

2. Action to Avoid Collision

2.1 Comply with the COLREG 1972.Any action to avoid collision shall

be taken in ample time.The alteration of course and/or speed shall be

large enough.Action taken to avoid collision shall be such as to result in

passing at a safe distance until the other vessel is past and clear.Try to

coordinate the collision avoidance actions through VHF CH16; however

if there is no response from the fishing vessel after several calls, it might

means that the fishing vessel does not maintain listening watch on such

channel. When communicating with VHF, give a full consideration to the

limitations of accent and language expressionand ensure that both parties

are clear about their intentions.

2.2 Watch out for uncoordinated actions taken by fishing vessels at close

range. When finding a fishing vessel that needs emergency collision

avoidance actions, give at least 5 short and rapid flashes by ALDIS light,

or use a continuous sound signal to attract her attention.

2.3 In an emergency situation, you should also consider reducing speed

or stopping the vessel to avoid collision in addition to the alteration of

course.

— 10 —2.4 Action to avoid collision should decided giving fullconsiderations

tothe surrounding conditions, so that such action will not result in any

close-quarter situations with any other vessels.

3. Emergency Rescue

3.1 When a collision is unavoidable, it should be avoided as far as

possible that the bow of your own vessel is heading to the fishing vessel.

3.2 The vessel should be stopped immediately after a collision. Life-saving

rescue should be put at first priority and all endeavors shall be made to carry

out the on-site rescueas long as your own safety is not severely threatened.It

is strictly forbidden to give up search and rescue and leave the scene without

authorization. Such behavior at sea means giving up the lives of others and

will face severe punishment by law! Aided by the modern technology,

almost all hit-and-run ships will be tracked down.

3.3 Immediately call the vessels in the vicinity to attend to the rescue

operations.

3.4 By all effective means, report to the nearest competent authority

immediately. The content of such reportshould include the location of the

accident, the name of the vessel in distress, casualties, damage, weather

and sea conditions, rescue needs, etc..

Every crew member on navigational duty should be familiar with the above information.