44-NT(02)/2007                                                             

Dated: 24^th May  2007 

SUB: ENDORSEMENT OF STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE FOR PORT FACILITIES

During the conduct of ISPS annual verification audits of Port Facilities, it has been observed that on some occasions, there are observations/ non compliances noted by the Auditor conducting the audit, which have to be closed within a specific time period.

It is noted that ports upon closing the observations/ non compliance/s apply directly to the Directorate for endorsement of the Statement of Compliance, without the same being verified by the Auditor concerned.

All Port Facility Security Officers may take note and ensure that all observations/ non compliance/s made during the audit upon closure are verified by the Auditor who shall make a written recommendation to the Directorate for the endorsement of the Statement of Compliance on FORM NO: ISPS/PFSP/001 of the Audit Report.

The Statement of Compliance will only be endorsed upon receipt of such written recommendation from the Auditor who has conducted the verification audit.

The Principal Officers/ Surveyor in Charge of all Mercantile Marine Departments and Port Facility Security Officers of all ports may be guided accordingly.

Sd/-

(CAPT. R. AWASTHI)
Nautical Surveyor-cum- Deputy Director General of Shipping (Technical).