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Standard Operating procedure to be followed in case of Non Operational Ship Security Alert System Equipment.
Applicable to:
Indian flag vessels
Effective Date:
29.04.2008
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Non-Operational Ship Security Alert System Equipment
If the ship security alert system becomes non-functional at sea and repair facilities are not available, follow these procedures:
- Notify DG Commcentre: Inform them immediately about the non-functional equipment.
- Position Reports: Send a position report every 6 hours to DG Commcentre until the vessel reaches the destined port.
- Overdue Reports: If a position report is overdue by more than 2 hours, the Company Security Officer must notify DG Commcentre immediately.
- Repair and Testing: Repair the system at the next port and notify DG Commcentre. Test the system with DG Commcentre and obtain compliance as per NT Branch Circular no. NT/ISPS/03/07.
DG Commcentre Contact Details
Tel: +91 22 2261 0606, 2261 4646, 32959320
Fax: +91 22 2261 3636
Email: dgcommcentre@satyammail.net, dgcommcentre@vsnl.net
Fax: +91 22 2261 3636
Email: dgcommcentre@satyammail.net, dgcommcentre@vsnl.net
Important Note
Compliance with this circular is mandatory with immediate effect. Forward a copy to all Masters/SSO in your fleet.
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