1.Member States shall report to the Commission every two years on the implementation of this Regulation.
2.The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 12(2), establish a harmonised specimen form for such reports.
3.The Commission shall, with the assistance of the European Maritime Safety Agency and within six months of receiving the reports from Member States, prepare a consolidated report concerning the implementation of this Regulation, with any proposed measures, if appropriate. This report shall be addressed to the European Parliament and the Council.