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Security Incident/ Breach of Security
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and ship owners
Effective Date:
13th August, 2007
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Security Incident Report
A security incident occurred on an Indian ship in the port of Beira, Mozambique. Four intruders cut the vessel's stern rope and spring, causing the ship to drift away from the jetty.
- Lesson Learnt: Effective patrolling of all vulnerable areas could have prevented the incident.
2. Required Actions
Company Security Officers are advised to:
- Inform: Masters and Ship Security Officers about piracy and robbery-prone areas.
- Recommend: Additional personnel for deck patrolling and review/amend the Ship Security Plan if necessary.
ISPS Code: All ships should comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
Important Note
Non-compliance with the ISPS Code may result in port state control detention and other penalties.
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