Government Decree on Vessel Traffic Service (No. 763 of 2005). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Harbour Navigation Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 October 2005. Abstract This Decree, made under the Vessel Traffic Service Act, provides rules relative to Vessel Traffic Operators and Supervisors. It also concerns the duty of the Vessel Traffic Authority notify the relevant Vessel Traffic Authorities of other European Community Member States located along the planned route of the vessel concerned of any relevant information it may have on the vessel if it can be shown or there is a justified reason to assume that the vessel has intentionally discharged oil into the Full text English Website www.finlex.fi