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Clarification on responsibilities related to Principal Officer (P.O), Mercantile Marine Department in the Crisis Management and Reaction Group
Applicable to:
Principal Officers, Mercantile Marine Department (MMD)
Effective Date:
17.04.2025
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Responsibilities of Principal Officer, MMD
The Principal Officer, MMD has the following responsibilities within the Crisis Management and Reaction Group:
- Nodal Coordinator: Coordinates between the Crisis Management and Reaction Group and regional MMDs or SEOs.
- Jurisdictional Responses: Conducts technical assessments of maritime casualties, inspects vessels under distress, coordinates with port authorities and flag states, and documents incident-specific technical details.
- Seafarer Crisis Management: Deploys technical resources for immediate situation assessment, establishes communication with relevant maritime authorities, provides technical guidance, and expedites resolutions.
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