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MS04001 - Master of a vessel failed to ensure the automatic identification system was maintained in operation at all times

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CE Class 3 Custody No PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
MS04001
Offence title
Master of a vessel failed to ensure the automatic identification system was maintained in operation at all times
Legislation
Contrary to Regulations 9 and 17(5) of the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004.
CJS category code
CE
Offence class
3
Custodial indicator
No
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
20-Sep-04
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 6581.