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incident without delay and to the fullest extent possible in accordance with the 
provisions of this Protocol. 
(2) In the event of the ship referred to in paragraph (1) of this Regulation 
being abandoned, or in the event of a report from such ship being incomplete or 
unobtainable, the owner, charterer, manager or operator of the ship, or their 
agents shall, to the fullest extent possible assume the obligations placed upon 
the Master under the provisions of this Protocol. 
Regulation 2 
METHODS OF REPORTING 
(1) Each report shall be made by radio whenever possible, but in any case by 
the fastest channels available at the time the report is made. Reports made by 
radio shall be given the highest possible priority. 
(2) Reports shall be directed to the appropriate officer or agency specified in 
paragraph (38) of Artice &. 
Regulation 8 
WHEN TO MAKE REPORITS 
The report shall be made whenever an incident involves: 
(a) A discharge permitted under the present Convention by virtue of the fact 
that: (i) it is for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at 
senior (ii) it results from damage to the ship or its equipment ; or 
(b)* A discharge of a harmful substance for the purpose of combating a specific 
pollution incident or for purposes of legitimate scientific research into poilution 
abatement or control: or 
(c) A discharge other than as permitted under the present Convention: or 
(d) The probability of a discharge referred to in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) or 
(c) of this Regulation. 
Regulation 4 
CONTENTS OF REPORT 
(1) Each report shall contain in general: (a) identity of ship; (b) the time 
and date of the occurrence of the incident; (¢) the position of the ship when 
the incident occurred; (d) the wind and sea conditions prevailing at the time 
of the incident: and (e) relevant details respecting the condition of the ship. 
(2) Mach report shall contain, in particular: (a) a clear indication or de- 
scription of the harmful substances involved, including if possible the correct 
technical names of such substances (trade names should not be used in place of 
the correct technical names) ; (b) a statement or estimate or the quantities, con- 
centrations and likely conditions of harmful substances discharged or likely 
to be discharged into the sea, and where relevant; (c) a description of the pack- 
aging and identifying marks, and if possible; (d) the name of the consignor, 
consignee or manufacturer. 
(3) Each report shall clearly indicate whether the harmful substance dis- 
charged, or likely to be discharged is oil, a noxious liquid substance, a noxious 
solid substance or a noxious gaseous substance and whether such substance was 
or is carried in bulk or contained in packaged form, freight containers, portable 
tanks, or road and rail tank wagons. 
(4) Each report shall be supplemented as necessary by any other relevant 
information requested by a recipient of the report or which the person sending 
the report deems appropriate. 
Regulation 5 
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT 
Any person who is obligated under the provisions of this Protocol to send a 
‘report shall when possible; (a) supplement the initial report, as necessary, with 
1 Under the present Convention, such substances may only be used with the approval of 
the Administration and of the Government having the jurisdiction over the waters in which 
the substance is discharged. 
