IN05 – Use of UAV’s for Maritime Law Enforcement (Zhejiang MSA - China)
Published: November 18, 2024
Club would like to bring to Members’ attention that, Zhejiang Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) have issued the “Notice on Initiating the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Maritime Law Enforcement”, using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) fitted with high-resolution cameras and sensors to undertake maritime law enforcement patrols within its jurisdiction from October 1, 2024.
Per circular PNI [2024] 09 from Clubs correspondent Huatai Marine, the intent is to support more comprehensive supervision and inspection of ships. UAVs are expected to give the MSA greater capability to inspect areas previously considered difficult to inspect and access.
Members are encouraged to ensure continued due diligence and focus on safety and pollution prevention related matters in order to avoid potential penalties for defects and non-compliance that may be discoverable by the UAVs.
Coverage area - Zhejiang MSA, as well as the offices of the subordinate MSA at all levels under the management of Zhejiang MSA). Encompassing all waters along the coast of Zhejiang and all inland waters of Ningbo, Zhoushan, Wenzhou and Taizhou cities, as well as some inland waters of Jiaxing and Shaoxing (Shangyu).
Law Enforcement Matters -
- Navigation environment and order within the jurisdiction.
- Navigation, berthing and operation of ships.
- Reporting of Chinese domestic ships on the entry and exit of the port and loading and unloading stations outside the port, declaration of entry and exit of the port by foreign ships.
- The flying of ship flags and the display of ship signals, etc.
- The transportation of passengers and cargoes by ships, as well as the securing and lashing of cargoes.
- Water and underwater operations and activities.
- Pollution prevention conditions of ships.
- Accident investigation, search, and rescue.
- Other law enforcement matters applicable to UAVs.
Supportive Information
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