M.S.
Notice 19 of 2011
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No: 44 -NT (08) ISPS Policy / 2003 |
Dated:
20th May, 2011 |
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Subject: Revised Requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code Implementation on India vessels |
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2. This notices shall be read in
conjunction with
NT/ISPS/SecurityNotice/07 of 2008 and with the other relevant
circulars on formulating and approving of Ship Security Assessments (SSA),
Ship Security Plans (SSP), Role of DGS / IRS, Fees requirements,
Maintenance of Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR), guidelines on SOLAS Ch.
XI issued from time to time, Piracy alerts, Communication procedures with
DG Comm. Centre (including contact details), reporting of security breach,
false security alerts, non-ops SSAS equipment and other port facility
security Circulars / Notices etc 3. Purpose:
Purpose of this notice is to collate and
comprehensively address the specific requirements of ISPS Code as per the
attached matrix.
4. Implementation of
ISPS Code on Vessels less than 500 GT and not engaged in International
Voyages
Considering the security concerns in the
region, the Director General of Shipping, as the "Designated Authority"
for ISPS Code implementation has extended the scope of ISPS implementation
to vessels below 500 GT, not engaged in international voyages, and class
of vessels defined as 'River Sea Vessels" (RSVs).
5. These revised ISPS requirements,
as per the attached matrix, come into effect from 15.05.2011 for vessels
which have been not covered by earlier circulars on the subject.
6. This issues with the approval of
Director General of Shipping and ex - offcio Addl. Secretary to Govt. of
India.
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