Regulations Governing The Approval and Administration of Direct Cross-Strait Sea Transport Between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area Article 8

Upon entering and exiting the ports for direct cross-strait transport in the Taiwan Area, vessel carriers operating direct cross-strait carriage between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area shall switch on marine VHF radio channels during the whole course and equip with the Automatic Identification System (AIS).The foregoing regulation shall apply to vessels operating cargo or passenger transport when entering or exiting the ports for direct cross-strait transport in the Mainland area via the routes or courses promulgated in paragraph 2 of Article 10. The aforesaid vessels shall also accept dispatch orders and follow the relevant management regulations of MOTC.