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APPLICABILITY OF CODE:
The International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) became
mandatory on 1st July 2004.
It is primarily intended for passenger ships including high speed
passenger craft, cargo ships including high speed craft of 500 gross
tonnage and above, mobile offshore drilling units and port facilities
serving such ships engaged on international voyages.
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DEFINITION OF MODU:
The definition of MODU is as per sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3 and 1.3.4 of
IMO Resolution A.649(16).
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NON-COMPLIANCE BY MODUs:
It has been observed that some mobile offshore drilling units registered
under the Indian flag or calling in Indian ports or offshore areas are yet
to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code. Owners / operators/
managers of such units are approaching the Directorate seeking exemption
from the implementation of the ISPS Code on board these units.
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CLARIFICATION REGARDING APPLICATION OF ISPS CODE FOR MODUs:
It is
clarified that the requirements of the ISPS Code are applicable to Mobile
Offshore Drilling Units.
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APPLICATION TO NON-PROPELLED MODUs:
The
Director General of Shipping as Designated Authority being mindful of the
present national security concerns has considered it fit to enforce the
application of the ISPS Code on all MODUs (self propelled and non
propelled) operating within the Indian EEZ, whether plying on
international trade or not.
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APPLICATION TO FOREIGN FLAG MODUs:
It is also clarified that MODUs (both propelled and non propelled) of
foreign flag operating within the Indian EEZ are also required to comply
with the requirements of the ISPS Code.
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SHIP
SECURITY OFFICER:
All MODUs
while operating within the Indian EEZ shall appoint a "Ship Security
Officer" (SSO) holding a recognized SSO course certificate.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR PROPELLED AND NON-PROPELLED MODUs:
This circular shall apply to all Indian and Foreign flag self propelled
and non-propelled mobile offshore drilling units operating within the
Indian EEZ. The compliance of this circular shall be made mandatory
within a period of six months from the date of this circular.
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PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (SSC) FOR INDIAN MODUs:
The procedure for Ship Security Assessment, Ship Security Plan approval
and issuance of Ship Security Certificate in accordance with the provision
of the ISPS Code is attached as
Annexure 1.
Sd/-
(Capt. R. K. Awasthi)
Nautical Surveyor-cum
Dy. Director General of Shipping [Tech]
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