Mepc 134

RESOLUTION MEPC.
134(53)
Adopted on 22 July 2005
DESIGNATION OF THE CANARY ISLANDS
AS A PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE SEA AREA
RESOLUTION MEPC.134(53)
AS A PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE SEA AREA MEPC 53/24/Add.2
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THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE,
BEING AWARE of the ecological, social, economic, cultural, scientific and educational
value of the Canary Islands, as well as its vulnerability to damage by international shipping
traffic and activities in the area and the steps taken by Spain to address that vulnerability,
NOTING that the Guidelines for the Identification and Designation of Particularly
Sensitive Sea Areas adopted under resolution A.927(22) set out procedures for the designation of
particularly sensitive sea areas,
HAVING CONSIDERED the proposal from Spain to designate the Canary Islands as a
Particularly Sensitive Sea Area,
HAVING AGREED that criteria for identification of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area
provided in resolution A.927(22) are fulfilled for the Canary Islands,
1. DESIGNATES the Canary Islands as defined in Annex 1 to this resolution as a

Particularly Sensitive Sea Area; and
2. INVITES Member Governments to note the establishment of associated protective

measures defined in Annex 2. The associated protective measures and the date of their entry into
force are expected to be adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-first session in
May 2006.
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MEPC 53/24/Add.2 AS A PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE SEA AREA
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ANNEX 1
DESCRIPTION OF THE CANARY ISLANDS

PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE SEA AREA
1 Description of the area
1.1 The Canary Isles, comprising seven larger islands and six islets lying at latitude
28°-29° N, form an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean, some 100 km off the
western coast of Africa. Their total area is 7,273 km². For administrative purposes, they are
divided into two provinces: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, comprising the islands of Tenerife, La
Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro; and Las Palmas, comprising Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and
Fuerteventura. The islets, called Alegranza, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Roque del Este, Roque
del Oeste and Lobos, are all grouped around the two last-named islands.
1.2 The Canarian island margin is made up of the seven islands and the islets forming the
archipelago, as well as a number of submerged mountains, all of them volcanic and rising
directly from deep in the earth’s mantle. Owing to their volcanic origin, the characteristics of the
island margins are unique. In general terms, the depth profile and underwater morphology of the
Canary Isles are sharply defined, with very narrow island shelves and steeply sloping shores
scored by landslide channels that descend rapidly to the abyssal plain, transporting collapsed
materials for tens of kilometres.
1.3 As to the shelf profile of the various islands, there are two different groupings. The first,
comprising Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Gomera, has shelves that, although
limited in size, are still large in relation to those of the second group made up of Tenerife,
La Palma and El Hierro.
1.4 The physiography of the sea-beds around the archipelago is testament to the continuous
volcanic activity and their location on a prograding margin; the morphological units caused by
landslides and intrusions are frequent, and the sea-beds in the proposed area are largely unstable.
1.5 The morphology of the coasts reflects the qualities of their constituent materials, which
range from steep cliffs containing basalt formations to low coastlines made of pyroclastic
materials and porous rocks that are difficult to restore once accidentally polluted.
1.6 The beaches generally lie on the south side of the islands, their morphology highly
influenced by the effects of the prevailing trade winds.
1.7 These winds magnify the scale of any accidental spillage, helping to solve problems in
some areas and making the disaster still worse in others.
1.8 The area is defined by a line:
A= 28º 56′ N and 018º 13′ W H= 29º 17′ N and 013º 06′ W
B= 29º 04′ N and 017º 47′ W I = 27º 57′ N and 013º 48′ W
C= 28º 48′ N and 016º 04′ W J = 27º 32′ N and 015º 35′ W
D= 28º 22′ N and 015º 19′ W K= 27º 48′ N and 016º 45′ W
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E = 28º 19′ N and 014º 36′ W L = 27º 48′ N and 017º 11′ W
F = 29º 37′ N and 013º 39′ W M = 27º 23′ N and 017º 58′ W
G = 29º 37′ N and 013º 19′ W N = 27º 36′ N and 018º 25′ W
1.9 A chartlet of the Canary Islands PSSA and its associated protective measures is provided
below.
2 Significance of the area
2.1 Ecological criteria
2.1.1 By its Decision of 28 December 2001, the European Commission adopted a list of sites of
Community importance with respect to the Macaronesian biogeographical region, in
implementing Directive 92/43/CEE on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and
flora.
2.1.2 The Canary Isles have unique volcanic tubes and lava bubbles, and unique and
representative geomorphological formations with a high level of endemisms. Another unique
ecosystem is formed by the ‘sebadales’, biologically rich meadows of spermatophytes that play
an important role in the breeding and nutrition of bentonic organisms.
2.1.3 In 1983, UNESCO declared part of the island of La Palma a biosphere reserve. Called
El Canal e Los Tiles, the area’s 500 hectares made it the smallest of its kind in Spain.
2.1.4 The islands geographical position and morphological characteristics, including cliffs,
rocks and tunnels of volcanic origin, determine the kind of organisms that occupy each habitat,
and together give rise to a unique, highly diverse and species-rich biocoenosis.
2.1.5 Out of 168 habitats listed in the European Habitats Directive, 24 are in the Canary Isles.
The Spanish waters around the islands contain 20 cetaceous species, from dolphins to large
whales, over 500 species of fish and thousands of invertebrates. Extending over a surface area of
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7,554 km² and a coastline of 1,540 km, the islands contain more than 300 protected spaces,
including four national parks, 7 rural parks, 11 integrated marine reserves, 15 special natural
reserves, 2 marine reserves, 27 special bird protection areas, 3 islands declared biosphere
reserves, 174 sites of Community interest, 11 natural parks, 19 sites of scientific interest,
51 natural monuments and 27 protected landscapes.
2.1.6 The islets to the north of Lanzarote offer a highly important nesting area and refuge for
birds, recognized as such by the European Union. They contain a high concentration of marine
and terrestrial species, both indigenous and migratory. Birds constitute one of the main biological
resources of these islets, which are home to a broad sample of threatened species, some having
found their last refuge in the Canaries. Particularly important in this context are Bulwer’s petrel
(Bulweria bulwerii), the little shearwater (Puffinus assimilis), the common petrel (Hydrobates
pelagicus), the white-faced storm petrel (Pelagodroma marina) and the Madeira petrel
(Oceanodroma castro), the osprey (Pandion haliaetus), the Egyptian vulture (Neophron
percnopterus) the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinoides) and Eleonora’s falcon
(Falco eleonorae). Only very few pairs remain of most of these species, and their conservational
importance is thus extremely high. This area was also the site of extinction of one of the most
important birds to have lived only in the archipelago: the black oystercatcher
(Haematopus meadewaldii).
2.1.7 On the leeward side of Jandía, in the south of Fuerteventura, lies an extensive area of sand
containing large lakes formed by the sea, with halophyte vegetation at its margin. This has
become a breeding site for lute turtles, and is the only place in the European Union where they
lay their eggs.
2.1.8 In the seas off Teno-Rasca, in the south of Tenerife, Mogán, in the south of Gran Canaria,
and Santiago Valle Gran Rey (Gomera), the existence of warm and calm waters for most of the
year and the presence of deep water near the coast have created unrivalled living conditions for a
number of cetaceous species. This is the distribution area of the bottleneck dolphin, while of the
other cetaceous species present (Globycephala macrorrinchus, Steno brebanensis, Stenella
frontales, Delphinus delphis, Stenella coerulgoalba, Grampus griseus, physeter macrocephalus
and Balagnoetera edemi), some maintain resident populations and others visit for feeding or
reproductive purposes. This is also an area vitally important to the Atlantic loggerhead sea turtle,
which comes to the Canaries to rest and adjust its body temperature. Its population is estimated to
be several hundred, and large numbers can be seen on their migratory journey through the area.
2.1.9 The ‘sebadales’, or marine spermatophytes, found at Guasimeta, off Lanzarote, or at

Corralero, off Fuerteventura, are important breeding areas for species of fishing and/or ecological
importance, and play an important part in ensuring the presence of long-range pelagic fish.
2.1.10 The intensive use made of the inshore waters, the frequent shipping movements, water
pollution, illegal fishing methods and floating refuse all combine to make the coastline of the
Canaries especially vulnerable.
2.1.11 The marine environment of the Canaries has a limited biological production capacity in
general terms, owing to the restricted surface area of the coastal depths or coastal shelves and the
low nutrient concentration of its oligotrophic waters. This is offset by the existing temperature
range and the variety of biotopes or sea-beds, which generate high biodiversity but low
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production or biomass. In other words, these are fragile and delicate systems in which the
ecological balance can easily be altered.
2.2 Social, cultural and economic criteria
2.2.1 International recognition of the waters of the Canary Isles as a Particularly Sensitive Sea
Area entails the likely regulation and control of the intensive shipping in the region, in order to
prevent polluting spillages and, when necessary, minimize the effects of accidental pollution.
2.2.2 The Canaries are a leading tourist destination in the European context. There is no need to
emphasize the impact that damage to the marine environment would exert on the tourist industry,
or on the service sector, which accounts for 80 per cent of the islands’ overall economy.
2.2.3 In recent years, the marine environment of the Canaries archipelago has been the subject
of international, regional and national research projects, and the focus of many expeditions by
scientific and commercial vessels, in the fields of oceanography, biological investigation into
fishing and biodiversity of the Canaries.
2.2.4 The faculties of La Laguna University, the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University
of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Canarian Institute for Marine Sciences (Ministry for
Education and Science, Canaries Government) and the Canaries Oceanographic Centre (Spanish
Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Science and Technology), constitute an important
teaching and study resource. There also exist many institutions or centres focusing on specific
activities: they include the Museum of Natural Sciences in Tenerife, the Island Marine Agency in
La Palma and Tenerife, and the Gran Canaria animal recovery centre (which every year cares for
dozens of turtles damaged by oil and around fifteen beached cetaceans).
2.3 Vulnerability of the area to damage by international shipping activities
2.3.1 There is extensive maritime activity in the waters of the Canaries archipelago owing to
their geostrategic location; its ports provide an ideal operational base for many types of vessel
that rely on them for their fishing activities, fuel, crews, spare parts, provisions and other
materials. To these operational activities must be added the shipping which supplies the island
population, the vessels carrying goods for export, and the considerable tourist traffic.
2.3.2 There is a large number of vessels that sails the waters of the archipielago, but the major
problem lies with the intensive traffic of large oil tankers bound for the Persian Gulf. These
vessels sail in ballast along the north/south route, and loaded along the south/north route. In both
cases, there is uncontrolled spillage of oil residues. The number of such vessels is estimated to be
1,500 per year. The oil refinery, with a sea terminal on the island of Tenerife, receives an average
of 4 million tonnes of oil per year; it distributes its products for local, national and international
consumption. Chemical tankers are also a notable presence, either sailing the above-mentioned
routes or heading for Canarian ports to serve local industry.
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ANNEX 2
ASSOCIATED PROTECTIVE MEASURES
A TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS
Reference chart: No.209 in the Catalogue of Nautical Charts of the Spanish Navy Hydrographical
Institute, WGS 84 Datum, second edition (12th impression of September 2003), which covers the
Canary Islands and the west coast of Africa from Cape Yubi to Cape Bojador.
1 Description of the new traffic separation schemes
2 Eastern Traffic Separation Scheme (between Grand Canary and Fuerteventura):
- Two traffic lanes, each three miles wide;

- An intermediate traffic separation zone two miles wide;
- A rectangular precautionary area;
- Two inshore traffic zones.
2.1 Description of the Traffic Separation Scheme
(a) A separation line connecting the following geographical positions:
(3) 28º 20´.470 N 014º 56´.910 W

(4) 28º 12´.295 N 015º 00´.289 W
(5) 28º 02´.898 N 015º 04´.167 W
(6) 27º 51´.622 N 015º 08´.813 W
(b) An intermediate traffic separation zone bounded by the lines connecting the following
geographical positions:
(8) 27º 50´.596 N 015º 05´.625 W

(9) 28º 01´.872 N 015º 00´.979 W
(10) 28º 11´.269 N 014º 57´.101 W
(11) 28º 20´.196 N 014º 53´.412 W
(12) 28º 20´.057 N 014º 51´.145 W
(13) 28º 10´.660 N 014º 55´.028 W
(14) 28º 01´.263 N 014º 58´.905 W
(15) 27º 49´.987 N 015º 03´.550 W
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic on a 200° true course is established between the
separation line/zone described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.
(d) A line of separation from the inshore traffic zone, connecting the following geographical
positions:
(16) 27º 48´.961 N 015º 00´.362 W

(17) 28º 00´.237 N 014º 55´.718 W
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(18) 28º 09´.634 N 014º 51´.841 W

(19) 28º 19´.784 N 014º 47´.762 W
(e) A traffic lane for northbound traffic on a 020° true course is established between the
separation line/zone described in paragraphs (b) and (d) above.
Precautionary area
(f) A precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the geographical positions 4, 5, 17

and 18.
Inshore traffic zones
(g) An inshore traffic zone between the east coast of Grand Canary island and a line joining
the following geographical positions:
(1) Faro de la Isleta (28º 10´.400 N) 015º 25´.000 W

(2) 28º 22´.000 N 015º 19´.000 W
(3) 28º 20´.470 N 014º 56´.910 W
(4) 28º 12´.295 N 015º 00´.289 W
(5) 28º 02´.898 N 015º 04´.167 W
(6) 27º 51´.622 N 015º 08´.813 W
(7) Faro Punta Arinaga (27º 51´.700 N) 015º 23´.000 W
(h) An inshore traffic zone bounded by a line joining the following geographical positions:
(16) 27º 48´.961 N 015º 00´.362 W

(17) 28º 00´.237 N 014º 55´.718 W
(18) 28º 09´.634 N 014º 51´.841 W
(19) 28º 19´.784 N 014º 47´.762 W
(20) 28º 19´.000 N 014º 36´.000 W
(21) Faro de Punta Jandia (28º 03´.80 N) 014º 30´.300 W
(22) 27º 45´.000 N 014º 44´.000 W
(16) 27º 48´.961 N 015º 00´.362 W
Note: Ships that so wish may give voluntary notification of entry to and departure from the TSS
via the Las Palmas Regional MRCC, using VHF channel 16.
3 Western Traffic Separation Scheme (between Grand Canary and Tenerife):
- Two traffic lanes, each three miles wide;

- An intermediate traffic separation zone two miles wide;
- A rectangular precautionary area;
- Two inshore traffic zones.
3.1 Description of the Traffic Separation Scheme:
(a) A separation line, connecting the following geographical positions:
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(3) 28º 38´.008 N 015º 46´.655 W

(4) 28º 27´.283 N 015º 56´.899 W
(5) 28º 18´.857 N 016º 04´.936 W
(6) 28º 03´.536 N 016º 19´.521 W
(b) An intermediate traffic separation zone bounded by the lines connecting the following
geographical positions:
(8) 28º 01´.608 N 016º 16´.917 W

(9) 28º 16´.929 N 016º 02´.336 W
(10) 28º 25´.355 N 015º 54´.302 W
(11) 28º 36´.327 N 015º 43´.837 W
(12) 28º 35´.443 N 015º 42´.327 W
(13) 28º 24´.257 N 015º 52´.967 W
(14) 28º 15´.831 N 016º 01´.000 W
(15) 28º 00´.510 N 016º 15´.578 W
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic on a 220° true course is established between the
separation line/zones described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.
(d) A line of separation from the inshore traffic zone, connecting the following geographical
positions:
(16) 27º 58´.582 N 016º 12´.975 W

(17) 28º 13´.903 N 015º 58´.401 W
(18) 28º 22´.329 N 015º 50´.370 W
(19) 28º 33´.811 N 015º 39´.432 W
(e) A traffic lane for northbound traffic on a 040° true course is established between the
separation line/zone described in paragraphs (b) and (d) above.
Precautionary area
(f) A precautionary area bounded by the line connecting the geographical positions 4, 5, 17
and 18.
Inshore traffic zones
(g) An inshore traffic zone between the east coast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife island and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(1) Faro Punta Anaga (28º 34´.80 N) 016º 08´.300 W

(2) 28º 48´.000 N 016º 04´.000 W
(3) 28º 38´.008 N 015º 46´.655 W
(4) 28º 27´.283 N 015º 56´.899 W
(5) 28º 18´.857 N 016º 04´.936 W
(6) 28º 03´.536 N 016º 19´.521 W
(7) Punta Roja (28º 01´.476 N) 016º 32´.884 W
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(h) An inshore traffic zone between the west coast of Gran Canaria island and a line
connecting the following geographical positions:
(16) 27º 58´.582 N 016º 12´.975 W

(17) 28º 13´.903 N 015º 58´.401 W
(18) 28º 22´.329 N 015º 50´.370 W
(19) 28º 33´.811 N 015º 39´.432 W
(20) 28º 22´.000 N 015º 19´.000 W
(21) Faro de la Isleta (28º10´.40 N) 015º 25´.000 W
(22) 28º 00´.000 N 015º 49´.180 W
(23) 28º 00´.000 N 016º 00´.000 W
(24) 27º 44´.000 N 016º 00´.000 W
Note: Ships that so wish may give voluntary notification of entry to and departure from the TSS
via Tenerife MRCC, using VHF channel 16.
B AREAS TO BE AVOIDED BY SHIPS TRANSITING THE CANARY ISLANDS
(Reference chart No.209 in the catalogue of charts of the Spanish Navy Hydrographical Institute,
second edition 1968, 12th impression 2003)
Note: This chart is based on WGS 84 Datum
Description of the areas to be avoided
In order to prevent the risks of pollution and environmental damage in highly sensitive sea areas,
all tankers and ships over 500 gross tonnage carrying oil or dangerous bulk cargo as cargo should
avoid the following areas:
Off Lanzarote Island (biosphere reserve)
An area contained between the meridians of longitude 013° 15´.00 W and 013° 39´.00 W and the
parallels of latitude 29° 07´.00 N and 29° 30´.00 N.
Off the island of Tenerife (cetacean breeding ground)
An area, between the meridian of longitude 017° 22´.00 W and the south coast of the island and
the parallels of latitude 28° 00´.00 N and 28° 21´.00 N.
Off the Island of Grand Canary (cetacean breeding ground)
An area contained between the meridian of longitude 016° 00´.00 W and the coast and the
Off La Palma island (biosphere reserve)
An area contained between the meridians of longitude 017° 35´.00 W and 018° 00´.00 W and the
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Off the Island of El Hierro (biosphere reserve)
An area contained within the Canary Islands between the parallel of latitude 28° 00´.00 N, the
meridians of longitude 017° 42´.00 W and 018° 21´.00 W and the co-ordinates 27º 48´.00 N
017º 11´.00 W, 27º 23´.00 N 017º 58´.00 W and 27º 36´.00 N 018º 25´.00 W.
C MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS
A mandatory reporting system for ships in the Canary Islands (CANREP) is established in the
Canary Islands.
1 Types of ship required to take part in the system
1.1 Ships required to take part in the CANREP system:
Tankers of 600 deadweight tonnage and upwards, either transiting the Canary Islands or
sailing to or from Canarian ports or involved in inter-island navigation, carrying the
following:
• heavy-grade crude oils with a density greater than 900 kg/m³ at 15°C;
• heavy fuel oils with a density greater than 900 kg/m³ at 15°C or kinematic
viscosity greater than 180 mm²/s at 50°C;
• bitumen, coal tar and their emulsions.
2 Geographical limits of the Canary Islands reporting area
2.1 The proposed maritime area is bounded by a polygonal line connecting points along the
outer limit of the territorial sea (12 nautical miles) that surrounds the archipelago, and having the
following inflection points (see chartlet in appendix 3):
Point Latitude Longitude

A 28º 56´ N 018º 13´ W
B 29º 04´ N 017º 47´ W
C 28º 48´ N 016º 04´ W
D 28º 22´ N 015º 19´ W
E 28º 19´ N 014º 36´ W
F 29º 37´ N 013º 39´ W
G 29º 37´ N 013º 19´ W
H 29º 17´ N 013º 06´ W
I 27º 57´ N 013º 48´ W
J 27º 32´ N 015º 35´ W
K 27º 48´ N 016º 45´ W
L 27º 48´ N 017º 11´ W
M 27º 23´ N 017º 58´ W
N 27º 36´ N 018º 25´ W
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2.2 The reference chart is No.209 of the Spanish Navy Hydrographical Institute
(Datum WGS 84).
3 Format and content of reports; time and geographical position for submitting
reports; authority to which they must be sent; available services
3.1 Format
3.1.1 CANREP reports must be sent to one of the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres
listed in appendix 1 and drafted in accordance with the format described in appendix 2.
3.1.2 The reporting format conforms with paragraph 2 of the appendix to resolution A.851(20).
3.2 Content
3.2.1 The reports to be submitted by participating ships must contain the information needed to
achieve the system’s aims:
.1 the ship’s name, call sign, IMO or MMSI number and position are necessary in
order to establish its identity and initial position (A, B and C);
.2 the ship’s course, speed and destination are important for monitoring its track and
launching search and rescue measures should information about it fail to appear
on the screen, for ensuring safe navigation, and for preventing pollution in areas
where weather conditions are extreme (E, F, G and I);
.3 the number of people on board, and other relevant information, are important
factors when it comes to assigning the resources for a search and rescue operation
(P, T and W);
.4 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the SOLAS and MARPOL

Conventions, ships are required to supply information on defects, damage,
deficiencies and other limitations (under Q), as well as other information
(under X).
3.3 Time and geographical position for submitting reports
3.3.1 Ships must submit a report:
.1 on entering the reporting area as defined in paragraph 2; or
.2 immediately after leaving a port, terminal or anchorage situated in the reporting

area; or
.3 when deviating from the route leading to the originally declared destination, port,
terminal, anchorage or position “for orders” given on entry into the reporting area; or
.4 when it is necessary to deviate from the planned route owing to weather

conditions, damaged equipment or a change in navigational status; and
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.5 on finally leaving the reporting area.
3.3.2 Ships are not required to send a report if, during normal sailing through the reporting
area, they cross the area’s boundary on other occasions apart from initial entry or final departure.
3.4 Land-based authorities to which reports must be sent
3.4.1 On entering the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to one of the MRCCs
listed in appendix 1, according to the following criteria:
(i) Ships that enter the CANREP reporting area at a position east of the meridian of
longitude 015° 30´ W should notify the Las Palmas MRCC.
(ii) Ships that enter the reporting area at a position west of the meridian of longitude
015° 30´ W should notify the Tenerife MRCC.
3.4.2 On leaving the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to the same MRCC to
which they reported on entry.
3.4.3 Reports must be completed in accordance with the format shown in appendix 2.
3.4.4 Reports may be sent by any means capable of being received by the media indicated in
appendix 1.
4 Information to be provided to participating ships and procedures to be observed
4.1 When requested, the MRCCs listed in appendix 1 should provide ships with information
vital to navigational safety in the ship’s reporting area, using their broadcasting equipment.
4.2 If necessary, any ship may ask for information on its own behalf about specific local
conditions.
5 Requirements regarding radiocommunications for the system, reporting frequencies

and information to be reported
5.1 The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres to which reports must be sent are listed in
appendix 1.
5.2 The reports completed by a ship on entering and passing through the reporting area must
begin with the word CANREP and include a two-letter abbreviation to indicate their type (sailing
plan, final report or deviation report). Reports with these prefixes may be sent free of cost.
5.3 Depending on the type of report, the following information must be included, as
described in paragraph 6 of appendix 2:
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A: Ship’s identity (name, call sign, IMO No. and MMSI No.);
B: Date and time;
C: Position;
E: True course;
F: Speed;
G: Name of last port of call;
I: Name of next port of call and estimated time of arrival;
P: Type(s) of cargo, quantity and IMO classification if carrying potentially
dangerous goods;
Q: Used in the event of defects or deficiencies that impair normal navigation;
T: Address for communication of cargo information;
W: Number of people on board;
X: Miscellaneous information relating to tankers:
- estimated quantity and characteristics of bunker fuel for tankers carrying an
amount of it greater than 5,000 tonnes;
- navigational status (e.g. moving under own propulsion, limited
manoeuvrability, etc.).
5.4 The reporting format must be consistent with resolution A.851(20).
6 Regulations in force in the area covered by the system
6.1 Regulations on collision prevention
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) 1972, as

amended, applies throughout the area covered by the system.
7 Shore-based establishments responsible for operation of the system
7.1 The MRCCs to which these reports must be sent are listed in appendix 1.
7.2 The MRCCs or any other establishment forming part of the service are to be manned
constantly.
7.3 The training given to MRCC staff must comply with the national and international
recommendations and include a general study of navigational safety measures and the relevant
national and international (IMO) provisions.
7.4 All means of communication that can be received by the media indicated in appendix 1
are acceptable.
8 Action to take in the event of a ship’s non-compliance with system requirements
8.1 The system’s objectives are to initiate maritime search and rescue and anti-pollution
measures as quickly and effectively as possible if an emergency is reported or if a ship that is
supposed to report does not and no contact can be established with it. All possible means will be
deployed to obtain the participation of the ships required to send in reports. Should these fail to
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materialize and the offending ship can be identified beyond doubt, the competent authorities in
the relevant flag State will be informed with a view to their investigating the situation and
possibly starting legal proceedings under their national legislation. The CANREP mandatory ship
reporting system exists only for the exchange of information, and does not confer additional
powers to impose change in a ship’s operations. The reporting system will be implemented in
accordance with the provisions of UNCLOS, the SOLAS Convention and other relevant
international instruments, and the reporting system will not constitute a basis for preventing the
passage of a ship in transit through the reporting area.
ANNEX 22
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APPENDIX 1
Installations to which reports must be sent (positions sent to WGS-84)
MRCC Tenerife 28º 28´ N 016º 14´ W
Tel.: +34 900 202 111.
E-mail: canrep.tenerife@sasemar.es
VHF channels: 16 and 70
MF channels: 2182
Automatic identification system (AIS)
MRCC Las Palmas 28º 09´ N 015º 25´ W
Tel.: +34 900 202 112.
E-mail: canrep.laspalmas@sasemar.es
VHF channels: 16 and 70
MF channels: 2182
Automatic identification system (AIS)
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APPENDIX 2
Mandatory reporting system for the Canary Islands (CANREP)
Instructions for reports
1 Ships heading for the reporting area of the Canary Islands must send a report:
.1 on entering the reporting area; or
.2 immediately after leaving a port, terminal or anchorage situated in the reporting

area; or
terminal, anchorage or position “for orders” given on entry into the reporting area;
or

conditions, damaged equipment or when information under Q is required; and
2 Ships are not required to send a report if, during normal sailing through the reporting
area, they cross the area’s boundary on other occasions apart from initial entry or final departure.
3 On entering the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to one of the MRCCs
listed in Appendix 1, according to the following criteria:
(i) Ships that enter the CANREP reporting area at a position east of the meridian of
(ii) Ships that enter the reporting area at a position west of the meridian of longitude
4 On leaving the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to the same MRCC to
5 Every report must begin with the word CANREP and a two-letter abbreviation enabling
the type of report to be identified. Messages with this prefix will be sent free of charge and
treated as URGENT.
6 Reports must be in accordance with the following table. Sections A, B, C, E, F, G, I, P, T,

W and X are compulsory for sailing plans, A, B, C, E and F for final reports, and A, B, C, E, F
and I for deviation reports. The Q designation is included whenever a problem arises in the
reporting area, be it defects, damage, deficiencies or circumstances, that affects normal
navigation.
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Designator Function Text

Name of Code word CANREP
system
Type of report: One of the following 2-letter identifiers
Sailing plan: SP
Final report: FR (on finally leaving reporting area) to include only A, B,
C, E and F.
Deviation report DR to include only A, B, C, E, F and I.
A Ship Name and call sign (Name of ship, call sign, IMO No. and
MMSI No.), (e.g. NONESUCH/KTOI).
B Date and time A six-digit group followed by a Z. The first two digits
corresponding to position indicate day of the month, the second two the hours and
at C, expressed as UTC. the last two the minutes. The Z indicates that the time is
given in UTC (e.g. 081340Z).
C Position (latitude and A 4-digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes,
longitude) with the suffix N, and a 5-digit group giving longitude in
degrees and minutes, with the suffix W (e.g. 2836N or
01545W).
E Course True course. A 3-digit group (e.g. 210).
F Speed Speed in knots. A 2-digit group (e.g.14).
G Name of last port of call Name of the last port of call (e.g. Strait of Gibraltar).
I Destination and ETA Name of destination and date and time group as expressed
(UTC) in B (e.g. Cape Town 181400Z).
P Cargo Type(s) of cargo, and quantity and IMO classification if

carrying potentially dangerous goods.
Q Defects, damage, Brief details of defects, including damage, deficiencies

deficiencies, limitations and other circumstances that impair normal navigation.
T Address for the Name, tel No. and fax, e-mail or URL.
communication of cargo
information
W Total number of people State number.

on board
X Miscellaneous Miscellaneous information concerning those tankers:

Characteristics and approximate quantity of bunker fuel
for tankers carrying an amount of it greater than
5,000 tonnes.
Navigational status (e.g. moving under own propulsion, at
anchor, no steering, limited manoeuvrability, depth
restriction, moored, aground, etc.)
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6 The sailing plan (SP) is sent as an initial report:
(a) When entering the reporting area, as defined in paragraph 2.1.

(b) On leaving the last port of call located in the reporting area.
Example:
Name of station to which report must be sent: CANREP – SP
A. GOLAR STIRLING/9001007
B. 261520Z
C. 2836N01545W
E. 210
F. 15
G. STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
I. CAPE TOWN 230230Z
P. 56,000 TONNES HEAVY FUEL OILS
T. J Smith, 00 47 22 31 56 10, Fax 00 47 22 31 56 11
W. 23
X. NONE, NONE
7 The final report (FR) is sent:
(a) When leaving the reporting area.

(b) On arrival at a port of destination located in the reporting area.
Example:
Name of station to which report must be sent: CANREP – FR
B. 261805Z
C. 2802N01614W
E. 175
F. 16
8 The deviation report (DR) is sent:
(a) When deviating from the route leading to the originally declared destination, port,
terminal, anchorage or position “for orders” given on entry into reporting area.
(b) When it is necessary to deviate from the planned route owing to weather
conditions, damage to equipment or a change in navigational status.
Example: Name of station to which report must be sent: CANREP – FR

B. 261605Z
C. 2821N01557W
E. 280
F. 14
I. SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 261645Z
X. NONE, SATISFACTORY.
ANNEX 22
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APPENDIX 3
CHARTLET
ANNEX 22
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SUMMARY OF THE MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM

FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS
1 Types of ship required to participate in the system
1.1 Ships required to take part in the CANREP mandatory reporting system:
Tankers of 600 deadweight tonnage and upwards, either transiting the Canary Islands or
sailing to or from Canarian ports or involved in inter-island navigation, carrying the
following:
• heavy-grade crude oils with a density greater than 900 kg/m³ at 15°C;
• heavy fuel oils with a density greater than 900 kg/m³ at 15°C or kinematic
viscosity greater than 180 mm²/s at 50°C;
• bitumen, coal tar and their emulsions.
2 Geographical position for submitting reports
Ships travelling towards the Canary Island reporting area or leaving it must report:
.1 on entering the reporting area; or
.2 immediately after leaving a port, terminal or anchorage located in the reporting

area; or
terminal, anchorage or position “for orders” given on entry into the reporting area;
or

conditions, damaged equipment or a change in navigational status; and
3 Reference charts
The reference chart is No.209 of the Spanish Navy Hydrographic Institute

(Datum WGS-84).
4 Reporting format
A: Ship’s identity (name, call sign, IMO No. and MMSI No.);
B: Date and time;
C: Position;
E: True course;
F: Speed;
ANNEX 22
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G: Name of last port of call;

I: Name of next port of call and estimated time of arrival;
P: Type(s) of cargo, quantity and IMO classification if carrying potentially
dangerous goods;
Q: Used in the event of defects or deficiencies that affect normal navigation;
T: Address for communication of information on cargo;
W: Number of people on board;
X: Various particulars relating to tankers:
- estimated quantity and characteristics of bunker fuel for tankers carrying an
amount of it greater than 5,000 tonnes;
- navigational status (e.g., moving under own propulsion, limited
manoeuvrability, etc.).
5 Shore-based authorities to which reports must be sent
5.1 On entering the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to one of the MRCCs
listed in appendix 1, according to the following criteria:
(i) Ships entering the CANREP reporting area at a position east of the meridian of
(ii) Ships entering the reporting area at a position west of the meridian of longitude
5.2 On leaving the CANREP reporting area, ships must report the fact to the same MRCC to
6 Telecommunications
Reports may be sent cost-free by any means capable of being received by the media
indicated in appendix 1.
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RESOLUTION MEPC.

Adopted on 22 July 2005

DESIGNATION OF THE CANARY ISLANDS

THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE,

1. DESIGNATES the Canary Islands as defined in Annex 1 to this resolution as a

2. INVITES Member Governments to note the establishment of associated protective

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANARY ISLANDS

1 Description of the area

1.8 The area is defined by a line:

2 Significance of the area

2.1 Ecological criteria

2.1.9 The ‘sebadales’, or marine spermatophytes, found at Guasimeta, off Lanzarote, or at

2.2 Social, cultural and economic criteria

2.3 Vulnerability of the area to damage by international shipping activities

ASSOCIATED PROTECTIVE MEASURES

A TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS

1 Description of the new traffic separation schemes

2 Eastern Traffic Separation Scheme (between Grand Canary and Fuerteventura):

- Two traffic lanes, each three miles wide;

2.1 Description of the Traffic Separation Scheme

(a) A separation line connecting the following geographical positions:

(3) 28º 20´.470 N 014º 56´.910 W

(8) 27º 50´.596 N 015º 05´.625 W

(16) 27º 48´.961 N 015º 00´.362 W

(18) 28º 09´.634 N 014º 51´.841 W

(f) A precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the geographical positions 4, 5, 17

Inshore traffic zones

(1) Faro de la Isleta (28º 10´.400 N) 015º 25´.000 W

(16) 27º 48´.961 N 015º 00´.362 W

3 Western Traffic Separation Scheme (between Grand Canary and Tenerife):

- Two traffic lanes, each three miles wide;

3.1 Description of the Traffic Separation Scheme:

(a) A separation line, connecting the following geographical positions:

(3) 28º 38´.008 N 015º 46´.655 W

(8) 28º 01´.608 N 016º 16´.917 W

(16) 27º 58´.582 N 016º 12´.975 W

Inshore traffic zones

(1) Faro Punta Anaga (28º 34´.80 N) 016º 08´.300 W

(16) 27º 58´.582 N 016º 12´.975 W

B AREAS TO BE AVOIDED BY SHIPS TRANSITING THE CANARY ISLANDS

Note: This chart is based on WGS 84 Datum

Description of the areas to be avoided

Off Lanzarote Island (biosphere reserve)

Off the island of Tenerife (cetacean breeding ground)

Off the Island of Grand Canary (cetacean breeding ground)

Off La Palma island (biosphere reserve)

Off the Island of El Hierro (biosphere reserve)

C MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS

1 Types of ship required to take part in the system

1.1 Ships required to take part in the CANREP system:

• bitumen, coal tar and their emulsions.

2 Geographical limits of the Canary Islands reporting area

Point Latitude Longitude

.4 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the SOLAS and MARPOL

3.3 Time and geographical position for submitting reports

3.3.1 Ships must submit a report:

.1 on entering the reporting area as defined in paragraph 2; or

.2 immediately after leaving a port, terminal or anchorage situated in the reporting

.4 when it is necessary to deviate from the planned route owing to weather