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REGULATIONS
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 689/2012
of 27 July 2012
amending Regulation (EC) No 415/2007 concerning the technical specifications for vessel tracking
and tracing systems referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the
Community
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(2) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
lished pursuant to Article 7 of Council Directive
Union,
91/672/EEC of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal
Having regard to Directive 2005/44/EC of the European
recognition of national boatmasters’ certificates for the
Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on
carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway ( 3 ),
harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland
waterways in the Community (
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

1 ), and in particular Article 1,
paragraph 2, and Article 5, paragraph 2, thereof,
Article 1
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 415/2007 of
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 415/2007 is amended in
13 March 2007 concerning the technical specifications for
accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
vessel tracking and tracing systems referred to in Article 5 of
Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Article 2
Council on harmonised river information services (RIS) on
inland waterways in the Community ( 2 ),
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day
following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
Whereas:
European Union.
(1) In
order
to
remain
interoperable
with
maritime
vessel
Article 3
traffic management and information services, and
therefore with the maritime Automatic Identification
Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply
System (AIS), it is necessary to amend Regulation (EC)
with this Regulation 12 months after its entry into force at
No 415/2007 accordingly.
the latest.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 July 2012.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO
( 1 ) OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 152.
( 2 ) OJ L 105, 23.4.2007, p. 35.
( 3 ) OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29.

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ANNEX
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 415/2007 is amended as follows:
(1) in the table of contents a chapter is inserted:
‘2.3.9. Type approval’;
(2) the ‘REFERENCES’ are amended as follows:
(a) the 10th and 11th row are replaced by:
Document title Organisation Publication
date
‘Recommendation ITU-R M.1371 “Technical characteristics for ITU 2001
a universal shipborne automatic identification system using
time division multiple access in the VHF maritime mobile
band”
International Standard IEC 61993, “Maritime navigation and IEC 2002’
radio communication equipment and systems — Automatic
Identification System, Part 2: Class A shipborne equipment of
the universal automatic identification system (AIS)”
(b) the following row is added:
Document title Organisation Publication
date
‘Technical guidelines on Inland AIS Expert
group
on
vessel tracking and
tracing’
(3) in Chapter 2.2 the penultimate paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘For moving vessels an update rate for the dynamic information on tactical level can be switched between SOLAS
mode and inland waterway mode. In inland waterway mode it can be increased up to 2 seconds. For vessels at
anchor it is recommended to have an update rate of several minutes, or if information is amended.’;
(4) in Chapter 2.3.1 the following sentence is added:
‘The Inland AIS design shall take into account the technical guidelines on Inland AIS as prepared and maintained by
the expert group on vessel tracking and tracing (*).
___________
(*) VTT-secretariat@risexpertgroups.org’;
(5) in the table in Chapter 2.3.2.1 the last row is deleted;
(6) Chapter 2.3.2.3 is amended as follows:
(a) the third row in the table is deleted;
(b) the following row is added:
‘Loaded/unloaded vessel (Inland
AIS
extension)’
(7) in Chapter 2.3.2.4 the fourth row in the first table titled ‘ETA at lock/bridge/terminal’ is amended as follows:
‘Maximum present static air draught (Inland
AIS
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(8) Chapter 2.3.3 is amended as follows:
(a) the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘For moving vessels in inland waterway areas the reporting rate for the dynamic information can be switched
between SOLAS mode and inland waterway mode. In inland waterway mode it can be increased up to 2
seconds. In mixed traffic areas like seaports it shall be possible to decrease the reporting rate for dynamic
information by the competent authority to ensure a balance in reporting behaviour between inland vessels and
SOLAS vessels. The reporting behaviour shall be switchable by TDMA commands from a base station (automatic
switching by TDMA telecommand via message 23) and by commands from ship borne systems, e.g. MKD,
ECDIS or on board computer, via interface, e.g. IEC 61162 (automatic switching by ship borne system
command). For static and voyage related information it is recommended to have a reporting rate of several
minutes, on request, or if information is amended.’;
(b) in Table 2.1 the ninth row is replaced by the following:
Ship dynamic conditions Nominal
reporting
interval
‘Ship operating in inland waterway mode, moving ( 2 ) assigned
between
2
seconds
and
10
seconds’
(c) the following sentence is added:
‘Note: An Inland AIS mobile station operates either in inland waterway mode (group assignment by message 23)
or in SOLAS mode (autonomous mode, no group assignment active).’;
(9) in Chapter 2.3.4 the first paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘The technical solution of Inland AIS is based on the same technical standards as IMO SOLAS AIS (Rec. ITU-R
M.1371, IEC 61993).’;
(10) Chapter 2.3.5 is replaced by the following:
‘2.3.5. Compatibility to IMO Class A transponders
Inland AIS transponders must be compliant to IMO Class A transponders and must therefore be capable of
receiving and processing all IMO AIS messages (according to ITU-R M.1371 and IALA technical clarifications
on ITU-R M.1371) and in addition the messages defined in Chapter 2.4 of these technical specifications.
The DSC transmitting (tx) capability and the provision of an MKD are not required for Inland AIS trans
ponders, but the MKD functionality as well as the DSC channel management functionality are required. The
manufacturers may remove the respective hard- and software from the Class A transponders.’;
(11) the following chapter is inserted:
‘2.3.9. Type-approval
Inland AIS equipment shall be type-approved for compliance with these technical specifications.’;
(12) Chapter 2.4.1 is amended as follows:
(a) the title of Chapter 2.4.1 is replaced by:
‘2.4.1. Message 1, 2, 3: position reports (ITU-R 1371)’;
(b) in Table 2.2 the penultimate row is replaced by:
Parameter Number
of
bits Description
‘Communication State 19 See
ITU-R
M.1371’
(13) the title of Chapter 2.4.2 is replaced by the following:
‘2.4.2. Message 5: ship static and voyage related data (ITU-R 1371)’;
(14) Chapter 2.4.3 is amended as follows:
(a) the title of Chapter 2.4.3 is replaced by the following:
‘2.4.3. Message 23, group assignment command (ITU-R M.1371)’;

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(b) the following paragraph is inserted before Table 2.4:
‘The Group Assignment Command is transmitted by a base station when operating as a controlling entity. The
message shall be applied to a mobile station within the defined region and as selected by “Ship and Cargo Type”
or by “Station Type”. The receiving station shall consider all sector fields concurrently. It shall control the
following operating parameters of a mobile station: transmit/receive mode; reporting interval; and the duration
of a quiet time.’;
(c) In Table 2.4 the ninth and 10th rows are replaced by the following:
Parameter Number
of
bits Description
‘Station type
4
0 = all types of mobiles (default); 1 = Class A mobile
station only; 2 = all types of Class B mobile stations;
3 = SAR airborne mobile station; 4 = Class B “SO”
mobile stations only; 5 = Class B “CS” shipborne
mobile station (IEC62287 only); 6 = inland
waterways; 7 to 9 = regional use and 10 to 15 =
for future use
Type of ship and cargo type
8
0 = all types (default)
1…99 see Table 50, Annex 8 of ITU-R M.1371-3
100…199 reserved for regional use
200…255 reserved for future use’
(d) in Table 2.5 the 10th, 11th and 12th rows are replaced by the following:
Reporting Interval field setting Reporting
interval
for
msg18
‘9 Next
shorter
reporting
interval
10 Next
longer
reporting
interval
11 2
seconds
(not
applicable
to
the
Class
B
“CS”)’
(e) the last sentence is replaced by the following:
‘Note: When the dual channel transmission is suspended by Tx/Rx mode command 1 or 2, the required
reporting interval shall be maintained using the remaining transmission channel.’;
(15) the title of Chapter 2.4.4 is replaced by the following:
‘2.4.4. Application of specific messages (ITU-R 1371)’;
(16) in Chapter 2.4.4.1 the first sentence is replaced by the following:
‘The FIs within the Inland AIS branch shall be allocated and used as described in ITU-R M.1371.’;
(17) Chapter 2.4.4.2 is amended as follows:
(a) in Table 2.7 the 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th rows are replaced by the following:
Parameter Number
of
bits Description
‘Length/convoy 13 1
—
8
000
(rest
not
to
be
used)
length
of
ship/
convoy in 1/10 m 0 = default

Beam/convoy 10 1
—
1
000
(rest
not
to
be
used)
beam
of
ship/convoy
in 1/10 m; 0 = default
y data
Binar
Vessel and convoy type 14
Numeric ERI Classification (CODES): Vessel and
convoy type as described in Appendix E
Maximum present static
11
1 — 2 000 (rest not used) draught in 1/100 m, 0 =
draught
default = unknown’

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(b) in Table 2.8 the 16th row is replaced by:
Parameter Bit Description

‘Maximum present static
12
0 — 4 000 (rest not used), in 1/100 m, 0 = default =
y data
air draught
not used’
Binar
(c) in Table 2.15 the 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th rows are replaced by the following:
Parameter Bit Description
‘Water level 14
Bit 0: 0 = negative value, 1 = positive value
Bits 1-13: 0-8191, in 1/100 m,
Bits 0-13: 0 = unknown = default ( 2 )
Water level 14
Bit 0: 0 = negative value, 1 = positive value

Bits 1-13: 0-8191, in 1/100 m,
Bits 0-13: 0 = unknown = default ( 2 )
y data
Binar
Water level 14
Bit 0: 0 = negative value, 1 = positive value
Bits 1-13: 0-8191, in 1/100 m,
Bits 0-13: 0 = unknown = default ( 2 )
Water level 14
Bit 0: 0 = negative value, 1 = positive value
Bits 1-13: 0-8191, in 1/100 m,
Bits 0-13: 0 = unknown = default ( 2 )’
(18) in Appendix A the definitions are amended as follows:
(a) the definition of River Information Services is replaced by the following:
‘River Information Services (RIS)
A European concept for harmonised information services to support traffic and transport management in inland
navigation, including the interfaces to other transport modes.’;
(b) the definition of VTS area is replaced by the following:
‘VTS area
VTS area is the delineated, formally declared service area of a VTS. A VTS area may be subdivided in sub-areas
or sectors. (Source: IALA VTS guidelines).’;
(c) the definition of Navigational information is replaced by the following:
‘Navigational information
Navigational information is information provided to the skipper on board to support in on-board decision-
making. (Source: IALA VTS guidelines)’;
(d) the definition of Tactical traffic information is replaced by the following:
‘Tactical traffic information (TTI)
Tactical traffic information is the information affecting the skipper’s or the VTS operator’s immediate decisions
with respect to navigation in the actual traffic situation and the close geographic surroundings. A tactical traffic
image contains position information and specific vessel information of all targets detected by a radar presented
on an electronic navigational chart and — if available — enhanced by external traffic information, such as the
information delivered by an AIS. TTI may be provided on board of a vessel or on shore, e.g. in a VTS Centre.
(Source: RIS guidelines).’;
(e) the definition of Strategic traffic information is replaced by the following:
‘Strategic traffic information (STI)
Strategic traffic information is the information affecting the medium and long-term decisions of RIS users. A
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strategic traffic image is produced in a RIS centre and delivered to the users on demand. A strategic traffic image
contains all relevant vessels in the RIS area with their characteristics, cargoes and positions, reported by VHF
voice reporting or electronic ship reporting, stored in a database and presented in a table or on an electronic
map. Strategic Traffic Information may be provided by a RIS/VTS centre or by an office. (Source: RIS guidelines)’;
(f) the definition of Vessel traffic monitoring is replaced by the following:
‘Vessel traffic monitoring
Vessel traffic monitoring is providing important information relating to the movements of relevant ships in a
RIS area. This includes information about ships identity, position, (type of cargo) and port of destination.’;
(g) the definition of RIS operator is replaced by the following:
‘RIS operator
A person performing one or more tasks contributing to the services of RIS.’;
(h) the definition of Fleet manager is replaced by the following:
‘Fleet manager
A person planning and observing the actual (navigational) status of a number of vessels moving or working
under one command or ownership.’;
(i) the definition of Operator in calamity centres of emergency services is replaced by the following:
‘Operator in calamity centres of emergency services
The person who monitors, controls and organises the safe and smooth fighting of accidents, incidents and
calamities.’;
(19) Appendix D is amended as follows:
(a) point D.1 is replaced by the following:
‘D.1 Input sentences
The serial digital interface of the AIS is supported by existing IEC 61162 sentences and new IEC 61162 like
sentences. The detailed descriptions for the digital interface sentences are found in IEC 61162.
This appendix contains information used during the development of Inland AIS in order to input the inland
specific data (see protocol amendments for Inland AIS) into the Inland AIS shipboard unit.’;
(b) in the second sentence in point D.2 the word ‘proposed’ is replaced by ‘used’;
(c) in the second sentence in point D.3 the word ‘proposed’ is replaced by ‘used’;
(20) Appendix E is replaced by the following:
‘Appendix E
ERI SHIP TYPES
This table shall be used to convert the UN ship types, which are used in Inland message 10 to the IMO types which
are used in IMO message 5.
USEV/C
M Code
Subdiv Name
No
8 00
0 Vessel,
type
unknown
V
8 01
0 Motor
freighter
V
8 02
0 Motor
tanker
V
8 02
1 Motor
tanker,
liquid
cargo,
type
N
V
8 02
2 Motor
tanker,
liquid
cargo,
type
C

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M Code
Subdiv Name
V
8 02
3 Motor
tanker,
dry
cargo
V
8 03
0 Container
vessel
V
8 04
0 Gas
tanker
C
8 05
0 Motor
freighter,
tug
C
8 06
0 Motor
tanker,
tug
C
8 07
0 Motor
freighter
with
one
or
more
ships
alongside
C
8 08
0 Motor
freighter
with
tanker
C
8 09
0 Motor
freighter
pushing
one
or
more
freighters
C
8 10
0 Motor
freighter
pushing
at
least
one
tank-ship
No
8 11
0 Tug,
freighter
No
8 12
0 Tug,
tanker
C
8 13
0 Tug,
freighter,
coupled
C
8 14
0 Tug,
freighter/tanker,
coupled
V
8 15
0 Freightbarge
V
8 16
0 Tankbarge
V
8 16
1 Tankbarge,
liquid
cargo,
type
N
V
8 16
2 Tankbarge,
liquid
cargo,
type
C
V
8 16
3 Tankbarge,
dry
cargo
V
8 17
0 Freightbarge
with
containers
V
8 18
0 Tankbarge,
gas
C
8 21
0 Pushtow,
one
cargo
barge
C
8 22
0 Pushtow,
two
cargo
barges
C
8 23
0 Pushtow,
three
cargo
barges
C
8 24
0 Pushtow,
four
cargo
barges
C
8 25
0 Pushtow,
five
cargo
barges
C
8 26
0 Pushtow,
six
cargo
barges
C
8 27
0 Pushtow,
seven
cargo
barges
C
8 28
0 Pushtow,
eight
cargo
barges
C
8 29
0 Pushtow,
nine
cargo
barges
C
8 31
0 Pushtow,
one
gas/tank
barge
C
8 32
0 Pushtow,
two
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gas
barge
C
8 33
0 Pushtow,
three
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gasbarge
C
8 34
0 Pushtow,
four
barges
at
least
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USEV/C
M Code
Subdiv Name
C
8 35
0 Pushtow,
five
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gasbarge
C
8 36
0 Pushtow,
six
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gasbarge
C
8 37
0 Pushtow,
seven
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gasbarge
C
8 38
0 Pushtow,
eight
barges
at
least
one
tanker
or
gasbarge
C
8 39
0
Pushtow, nine or more barges at least one tanker or gasbarge
V
8 40
0 Tug,
single
No
8 41
0 Tug,
one
or
more
tows
C
8 42
0 Tug,
assisting
a
vessel
or
linked
combination
V
8 43
0 Pushboat,
single
V
8 44
0 Passenger
ship,
ferry,
red
cross
ship,
cruise
ship
V
8 44
1 Ferry
V
8 44
2 Red
Cross
ship
V
8 44
3 Cruise
ship
V
8 44
4 Passenger
ship
without
accommodation
V
8 45
0 Service
vessel,
police
patrol,
port
services
V
8 46
0 Vessel,
work
maintenance
craft,
floating
derrick,
cable-ship,
buoy-ship,
dredge.
C
8 47
0 Object,
towed,
not
otherwise
specified.
V
8 48
0 Fishing
boat
V
8 49
0 Bunkership
V
8 50
0 Barge,
tanker,
chemical
C
8 51
0 Object,
not
otherwise
specified.
Extra codes for maritime means of transport
V
1 50
0 General
Cargo
Vessel
Maritime
V
1 51
0 Unit
Carrier
Maritime
V
1 52
0 Bulk
Carrier
Maritime
V
1 53
0 Tanker
V
1 54
0 Liquefied
gas
tanker
V
1 85
0 Craft,
pleasure
longer
than
20
meters
V
1 90
0 Fast
ship
V
1 91
0 Hydrofoil
V
1 92
0 Catamaran
Fast’

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