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Security Incident/ Breach of Security
Applicable to:
All Indian ships and companies
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Superseded Circulars: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 Mozambique, highlighting the need for enhanced vigilance in piracy-prone areas.
- Lesson Learned: Effective patrolling of all vulnerable areas could have prevented the incident.
- Lesson Learned: Prompt action by the staff averted further damage to the ship and property.
2. Required Actions
Company Security Officers should advise Masters and Ship Security Officers to:
- Identify: Piracy and robbery-prone areas.
- Increase: Vigilance and alertness when operating in such areas.
- Deploy: Additional persons on deck for patrolling.
- Review: Ship Security Plan and amend for effective patrolling if necessary.
ISPS Code: II/4
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