Fisheries Regulations, 2007 (L.I. 1832)
Regulation 47:
(1) In the event of a technical failure or non-functioning of the satellite tracking device, the master or the owner of the vessel or their representative shall communicate every two hours, or a shorter period as specified by the Fisheries Monitoring Centres, any information required by the Fisheries Monitoring Centres from the time of notification of failure of the Satellite-Tracking Devices.
(2) The reports required under sub-regulation (1) must continue until the Satellite-Tracking Device is confirmed operational by the Fisheries Monitoring Centres.
(3) A fishing vessel shall not leave a port, if a technical failure or non-functioning, of the satellite tracking device is detected.
(4) Fisheries Monitoring Centres shall inform the master or the owner of the vessel or its representative of defectiveness or non-functioning of the satellite tracking device fitted on board a fishing vessel.
(5) The Minister may authorise the replacement of a defective satellite-tracking device.
(6) Masters of vessels shall ensure the continuous monitoring of the international distress and calling frequency 2182 kHz (HF) and the international safety and calling frequency 156.8 MHz (channel 16, VHF-FM) to facilitate communication with the Fisheries Monitoring Centres.
Procedure to Follow
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Responsible Institution
- Email: gog@isd.gov.gh
- Website: https://www.mofad.gov.gh/
- GPS:
- Telephone: +233 0 302 228059
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