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Circular on Implementation of ISPS Code requirement on Sailing Vessels.
Applicable to:
All sailing vessels registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
Effective Date:
10th October, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Security Measures
Sailing vessels must comply with the following security measures:
- Ship Security Assessment (SSA): Conducted by a Recognized Security Organization (RO) to develop a Ship Security Plan (SSP).
- Ship Security Plan (SSP): Developed by the RO and approved by the Director General of Shipping, to be carried on board.
2. Record Keeping
Vessels must maintain the following records:
- Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR): In the approved format (Annexure 1).
- Crew List: In the approved format, available to concerned authorities on demand (Annexure 2).
- Ship Log Book: Approved format for recording essential activities and preserving logs for inspection.
3. Port Arrival/Departure
Vessels must report their expected arrival and departure times and dates to port authorities at least 12 hours prior, using VHF and a document in the approved format (Annexure 3).
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in vessels being denied access to ports or other penalties as per relevant regulations.
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