On the Establishment of Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) in the Strait for the Prevention of Vessel-sourced Pollution

摘要

Considering the particular physical geography and shipping status of the Strait, it is urgent to strengthen the management of maritime traffic, of which the establishment of PSSA and implementation of relevant management practices is an effective means for the prevention of marine accident and marine pollution. The Strait, which satisfies the requirements and a series of standards and procedures set by IMO for the establishment of PSSA, makes it possible to apply for various traffic management measures including traffic separation schemes - the traffic separation schemes would regulate ship's navigation in the Strait; the establishment of evasion area or the adoption of compulsory pilotage in Taiwan shoals and the Penghu Islands would minimize adverse the ecological environment and ensure the safety navigation of the vessels; the speed up in the implementation or perfection of VTS and SRS or the effective monitor and information exchange of vessels would guarantee the implementation of traffic management measures feasible.