Amendments to ship security plans of Indian flag ships - incorporating anti-piracy measures- reg'

Applicable to: All Owners, Masters, Ship Owners, Managers, Operators and Agents

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

Amend your Ship Security Plan (SSP) to include anti-piracy measures as per the M.S. Notice No. 1 of 2011. Ensure the following are addressed:

Watch-keeping & Vigilance: Enhance watch-keeping and vigilance measures.
Equipment Use: Effectively use monitoring and/or surveillance equipment.
Maneuvering Practice: Include maneuvering practice in the SSP.
Alert Systems: Establish alert systems to demonstrate awareness of potential attackers.
Deck Lighting: Use deck lighting and illumination to demonstrate awareness of potential attackers.
Tool Protection: Protect ship's tools and equipment stored on the upper deck.
Control Space Protection: Protect navigation and engineering control spaces with physical barriers.
Self-Defense Equipment: Include other equipment used for self-defense.
Safe Points & Citadels: Establish safe muster points and 'citadels'/'safehouses'.

Indian Register of Shipping will verify these amendments during future audits.

Important Note

Failure to comply may result in non-issuance or suspension of International Ship Security certificates.

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