Tag: ISPS

In its Port State Control Annual Report for 2017, USCG reports how good was the Flag Administration Security Compliance Performance. The targeting Control Action Ratio was fixed at 1.50%.  The USCG targets Flag Administrations for additional ISPS examinations if their Control Action Ratio is higher than the overall average for all flags. The countries that during 2017 had the highest Control Action Ratio are Tanzania (1.72%); Turkey (1.37); Philippines (0.82%); Saint Vincent and The Grenadines (0.71%); Bermuda (0.40%).

IMO underlined the necessity of the drafting and enactment of appropriate national legislation for the successful implementation and oversight of IMO’s maritime security measures and organized a workshop, covering this topic, in Cambodia, on February 21-22.

AMSA issues Marine Notice AMSA issued a Marine Notice to advise shipowners, ship operators and masters of:The latest guidance from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships;Information sharing arrangements in place regarding piracy incidents under the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP);Processes for reporting incidents of piracy in Asia and receiving piracy incident alerts; andOther applicable guidanceThe ongoing threat of piracy and armed attacks against ships presents significant challenges to vessels operating in certain regions. To reduce the effectiveness of hostile groups, it is essential that owners, operators, masters and crews of vessels operating in waters where attacks are likely are aware of the actions to be followed to ensure their safe passage. Such actions include appropriate precautionary measures, reporting of attacks and cooperation with criminal investigations when requested.When entering high risk areas, ships should increase on board surveillance and security levels and prepare means of responding to attacks. A clear and comprehensive Ship Security Plan and the training of crews in security measures and response techniques are critical. While security plans and crew training may not prevent an incident occurring, these ...

Recognition will now allow IRClass to provide complete statutory certification to Malaysian registered ships

Skuld article on how ISPS Code has affected shipping The Skuld P&I Club has posted on its website an article referring to ISPS Code which first came into force in 2004. This article examines how ISPS Code has affected maritime security during the last decade.A failure to comply with the ISPS Code can have a severe impact on the safety of the crew, a vessel's ability to trade and the reputation of her owners/ managers.Most recently it has been the tragic outbreak of Ebola in West Africa that has again highlighted the need to ensure the ISPS Code is understood and adhered to in practice, as vessels seek to protect themselves against possible infection by limiting shore side interaction as well as being alive to an increase risk scenario involving stowaways from countries particularly affected by the outbreak.Further information on what is the ISPS Code, how to comply and what are the consequences from a failure may be found by reading relevant article issued by the Skuld P&I Club. Also article includes Club's case studies and loss prevention advice.For more information please visit : http://www.skuld.com or make contact at : [email protected]

International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The goal-based scheme recognises management excellence

Effective June 12, all vessels calling at the nation's seaports will be required to meet all the requirements of the ISPS Code

On 9 June, the European Commission published a call for tender regarding a Study on Cruise Ship Security

After nearly two years of regular meetings in New York, Singapore and Copenhagen by a joint working group from BIMCO, ASBA and the SMF, work on developing a modern NYPE Time Charter is now drawing to a close.

The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) and the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) have signed an agreement enabling the Korean classification society to survey and certify Danish ships