Tag: SSAS

Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) published an article to inform of upcoming changes to test procedures for ship security alert systems (SSAS).

Intellian Technologies and Inmarsat Maritime have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network.

The Panama Maritime Authority has issued a circular to inform about updates on the instructions and procedures of the Ship Security Alert System according to SOLAS 74, as amended, highlighting that all the Panamanian flagged vessels shall be provided with a SSAS capable of transmit a security alert to a designated, competent authority when activated in an emergency situation.

The Shipowners' Club issued a guidance note, regarding the reactivation of a vessel following a period of lay-up, noting that whether it be an offshore support vessel, or any type of vessel, reactivation following a period of lay-up requires very careful management in fully assessing the risks involved.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued ship security advisory which serves as advance notice that, effective 01 April 2017, RMI Maritime Administrator will no longer receive SSAS alerts directly from any vessel.

The Republic of Marshall Islands has issued ship security advisory regarding the handling of Ship Security Alert System transmissions. In accordance with the International Convention for the SOLAS Regulation, activation of the SSAS shall initiate and transmit a ship-to shore security alert to the designated Competent Authority.

Discussed by Working Group at MSC89 The IMO has released a circular (MSC.1/Circ.1404) entitled "Guidelines for flag states and other authorities to assist investigators to collect evidence after hijack".This was on the agenda of Working Group 1 during the meetings of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC89) last week in London.Items discussed by WG1 included:Development of the Maritime Security ManualConsideration of Periodical Survey to Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)Guidelines for flag states and other authorities to assist investigators to collect evidence after hijackDevelopment of guidance to ship owners, ship operators and shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel PCASP) on board shipsImplementation of counter-piracy measures, including Best Management Practices (BMP)To view the Guidelines, click hereSource: IMO 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EL X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Measures to enhance Maritime Security Working Group 1 "Measures to enhance Maritime Security - Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships" has been working on the following report items:1. Development of the Maritime Security Manual.2. Consideration of Periodical Survey to Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).3. Guidelines for flag states and other authorities to assist investigators to collect evidence after hijack.4. Development of guidance to ship owners, ship operators and shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board ships.5. Implementation of counter-piracy measures, including Best Management Practices (BMP).The Chairman of Working Group 1, Arsenio Dominguez, presents the finished report to the plenary meeting of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) on the last day of its 11-20 May meetings.Of particular interest will be the drafting of "Guidance to ship owners, ship operators and shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board ships".This document has been developed by the IMO in conjunction with reference documents which included the document submitted by the industry - "Industry Guidelines for the use of Private Maritime Security Contractors (PMSC) as Additional Protection in waters affected by Somali Piracy (May 2011)", which was submitted as MSC 89/J/5.To ...

Procedures for testing of the Ship Security Alert System The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular providing guidance on procedures for testing of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) on Singapore-registered ships.To view the circular please click hereSource: MPA