2.4.3.1 In order to expedite response and minimize
damage from a pollution incident, it is essential that appropriate
coastal States should be notified without delay. This process is begun
with the initial report required by article
8 and Protocol I of the Convention.
Guidelines for making this report are provided in section 2.3.
2.4.3.2 The Plan should include as an appendix
the list of agencies or officials of administrations responsible for
receiving and processing reports as developed and updated by the Organization
in conformance with article 8 of the Convention. In the absence of
a listed focal point, or should any undue delay be experienced in
contacting the responsible authority by direct means, the master should
be advised to contact the nearest coastal radio station, designated
ship movement reporting station or rescue co-ordination centre (RCC)
by the quickest available means.