For vessels that have called on areas regulated for AGM during the specified periods, as outlined in Table 1, the following measures are required: 1. Vessels must be inspected and must obtain pre-departure certification from a recognized certification body. A copy of the certificate, stating that the vessel is free of Asian gypsy moth life stages, must be forwarded to their US,Canadian and australian ports. The inspections should be performed as close to vessel departure time from the regulated port as possible. The certificate must be issued from at least the last port of call in a regulated area that was visited during the specific risk period.