MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
When transmitting initial reports to the authorities of the nearest Coastal State the Master
or other persons dealing with such a transmission should take note of Resolution A. 851
(20).
Especially, the format of the initial report as well as supplementary of follow-up reports
should conform with the guidance contained in Res. A. 851 (20). All reporting whether
initial or follow-up, should follow IMO´s reporting format as outlined below and should
contain the following information:
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Revised: November 2010