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Revised Requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code Implementation on India vessels
Applicable to:
Indian vessels
Effective Date:
15th May, 2011
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notices 12 of 2003, ISPS circ. no. NT/ISPS/2/2006, NT/ISPS/9/2004
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Expansion of ISPS Code Implementation
The ISPS Code implementation has been extended to vessels below 500 GT not engaged in international voyages and River Sea Vessels (RSVs).
2. Revised Requirements
Revised requirements are outlined in the attached matrix and should be read in conjunction with relevant circulars and guidelines.
- Ship Security Assessments (SSA) and Ship Security Plans (SSP): Formulation and approval procedures apply.
- Fees: Requirements for fees are outlined in relevant circulars.
- Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR): Maintenance of CSR is mandatory.
II/4 - Vessels below 500 GT and not engaged in international voyages are now required to comply with ISPS Code.
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