2.1 Floating production, storage and offloading
units (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs) not propelled by mechanical
means are not required to transmit LRIT information when in transit
on an international voyage.
2.2 FPSOs and FSUs propelled by mechanical means
of less than 300 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages should
transmit LRIT information if the Contracting Government whose flag
they are entitled to fly requires so.
2.3 FPSOs and FSUs propelled by mechanical means
of 300 gross tonnage and above fitted with automatic identification
system (AIS) and operating exclusively within sea area A1, should
not be required to transmit LRIT information when engaged on international
voyages.
2.4 FPSOs and FSUs propelled by mechanical means
of 300 gross tonnage and above engaged on international voyages in
sea areas A1 and A2; or A1, A2 and A3; or A1, A2, A3 and A4, should
be required to transmit LRIT information in accordance with the provisions
of regulation V/19-1.4.1 by reading
“FPSO” or “FSU” where in regulations V/19-1.3 to V/19-1.11.2 uses
the term “ship”.
2.4.1 However, FPSOs and FSUs constructed before
31 December 2008, in case they are not required to comply with the
provisions of chapter IV, should transmit LRIT information in accordance
with the provisions of regulation V/19-1 as
from 31 December 2009.
2.5 FPSOs and FSUs, irrespective of whether they
are propelled by mechanical means or not, operating within areas under
the jurisdiction of a Contracting Government or of a State which is
not a Contracting Government, should transmit LRIT information if
the Contracting Government or State in whose jurisdiction they operate
requires so.
2.5.1 In case the records of equipment associated
with the certificates issued to FPSOs or FSUs do not include a provision
for documenting compliance with the requirement to transmit LRIT information,
FPSOs and FSUs should carry on board a valid Conformance test report
issued in accordance with the provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1296 on Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance
of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information.