Pub47 is an important tool for VOS operators as it: | Previous Top Next

1. Greatly assists in identifying the status of foreign ships.
2. Identifies which ships, through their omission from the list, can be targeted for possible VOS recruitment. An up-to-date version of Pub47 reduces the chance of multi-recruitment by more than one NMS and avoids unnecessary ship visits by PMOs.
3. Assists when preparing to visit a foreign VOS vessel.
4. Identifies which ships can be targeted as possible deployment vessels for buoys and floats