Of even greater concern is the presence of rogue ships that is, ships proceeding in the wrong direction within the TSSs. Between May and June the number of such contravention is 67. Another observation is that cross-channel passenger ferries are not confining their crossing points at the designated precautionary areas. While this practice is strictly not an offence under the collision regulations, the practice resulted in a higher probability of ship encounters. With the VTS system in place, shipping statistics are now more precise.
Language still present the biggest obstacle in communication.
As mentioned earlier Japan is about the only country that has been responsive both technically and financially. A lot of expenses are being born by the littoral States. The problem of ships in casualty being abandoned by owners is real. The fact that flag State can simply declare that they cannot compel owners to remove wreck which may be hazardous or to remove pollutants from ships that has foundered is not reassuring at all to the littoral States. Under such circumstances, legal instruments must be in placed to ensure correct measures are undertaken by parties concern to address maritime casualties and their impact to safety of navigation and protection of the environment.