Circulars issued by Flag States

Antigua and Barbuda/International Shipping Register

SOLAS

2013-006(Rev.1)	Ship security and ISPS
2013-005(Rev.1)	Maintaining the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) File
2013-03rev.2	Piracy and Armed Robbery
2012-013(Rev.1)	Guidelines on Stowaways

STCW

2021-003(REV.1)	Certificate of Proficiency as Ship Security Offcer
2013-001(Rev 4)	Security Training for Seafarers
2012-003(Rev 2)	Transitional provisions relating to the 2010 STCW Amendments

Bahamas/The Bahamas Maritime Authority

Marine Notice

MN 72 ver1.2	Carriage of Armed Persionnel for Vessel Protection
MN 71 ver.1.1	Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships
MN 48 ver1.1	Contnuous Synopsis Records
MN 47 ver1.0	ISPS Code
MN 45 ver1.0	Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
MN 13 ver2.1	Cpountries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10
MN 12 ver1.1	Approval of STCW Training
MN 11 ver1.0	Layup Requirements
MN 08 ver1.0	Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements
MN 05 ver1.0	Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents
MN 04 ver2.1	Reporting Requirements
MN 02 ver1.4	Authorized Classification Societies
MN 01 ver1.6	Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices

Technical Alert

14-08	List of Companies and Training Providers approved by The Bahamas Maritime Authority to conduct training and/or instruction
14-06	United States Coast Guard Port Security Advisory 2-14

Information Bulletins

B151	Safety Familiarization and Basic Training Instruction and Certification
B130 (Rev.01)	TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
B129	STCW 2010 AMENDMENTS
B119 (Rev.07)	Piracy & Armed Robbery Against Ships
B118 (Rev.03)	CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY FOR SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS
ISPS/rso/deh	IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS1974, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER XI-2 AND INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE

The Department of Shipping (DoS)

18-03-2014

No.002/CNS/STCW-2010/2011/1638 (49)

Bulletins – Barbados Maritime Ship Registry

Information Bulletin

334	Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
324	Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea
311	Security Levels - Guld of Oman, Straits of Hormuz & Persian Gulf
226	Contact Data Sheet for Owner and Crewing Agents for all Barbados Registered Vessels
215	Security-related Training & Instruction for all seafarers (STCW Reg.VI/6)
189	IMO PIRACY GUIDELINES
188	MANILA AMENDMENTS
148	Ship Security Officer Certification
105	ISPS CODE Interpretation Regulations 13.5, a3.6, 13.7 & 13.8
95	Control of Access to Ships in Port
82	US Coast Guard Access to Merchant Shipping
69	SHIP’S CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR)
59	ISPS Code Interpretations
41	Notification of ports of call of merchant vessels Panama Maritime Authority
35	Security Guidance

Bulletin

B035	Priracy and Armed Robbery
B021	BMSR Certificates of Endorsements
B001	Bulletin System - Notice to Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations

Sheeppvaat/FOD Mobiliteit/Koopvaardij

2021/002	Electronic ship certificates by BMI - Navicert
2020/006	Notifications to Federal Bureau for the Investigation of Marine Accidents(FEBIMA)
2020/004	ISPS Security Code in Libyan waters
2020/003	Communications and notificationd concering ISPS security level, increase to level 3 for the port ares of PEMBA(Mozambique), BAY OF PENBA and the territorial waters around PEMBA
2019/001	Use of Electronic Certificates onboard Belgian Flagged Vessels
2018/001 Ver. 1.0	Communications and notifications related to the use of maritime security companies for the combat against piracy
2018/002 Ver. 1.0	Communications and notifications related to the use of Silent Ship Alert Sastem (SSAS) and other related maritime security communication
2011/002 Ver. 1.2	Amendments to the Ship Security Plan (SSP)
2010/005 Ver. 2.0	ISM and ISPS - Flag state Procedures
2010/002 Ver. 1.1	Clarification to our circulars concerning the Continuous Synopsis Record
2008/002 Ver. 3.1	Notification of incidents to the flag state
2004/005 Ver. 1.2	ISPS Code: Continuous Synopsis Record
2004/002 Ver. 2.6	ISPS - Flag state interpretations and procedures
2004/001 Ver. 1.2	ISPS Code: Continuous Synopsis Record

http://www.immarbe.org/

SDC-16/01	REVISED CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS (SSO) ON BOARD BELIZE‐REGISTERED VESSELS
MSN-0031	TRANSFER OF ISM/ISPS CERTIFICATION BETWEEN ROs
SD/F/14/01	SECURITY TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS STCW Convention Regulation VI/6
REGISTRATION	REGISTRATION OF MERCHANT SHIPS (SHIP SECURITY) REGULATIONS, 2004

Bermuda Ship Registry - Department of Maritime Administration

BERMUDA SHIPPING NOTICE

2022-012	Piracy Counter Measures
2019-05	Extended Periods Out Of Service – Lay Up
2011-015	OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND ISSUE OF ENDORSEMENTS

Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

Shipping Notice

05/2020 Rev.10	INSTRUCTIONS TO RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR SURVEYORS
01/2020 Rev.2	APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO SHIP SECURITY PLANS
04/2016 Rev 1	UK COASTGUARD CONTACT FOR SSAS ALERTS
01/2016 Rev 1	REVISED FORMAT OF “STCW ENDORSEMENTS”
02/2015 Rev 2.2	Mandatory reporting of certain incidents onboard Cayman Islands ships
CISN 08/05	Minimum Requirements for Ship Security Assessments (SSA) and Ship Security Plans (SSP)
CISN 18/04	Harmonisation of ISPS International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC) and ISM Safety Management Certificates (SMC)

Guidance Note

09/2022 (Rev 01)	CARRIAGE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED SECURITY PERSONNEL (PCASP) ONBOARD CAYMAN ISLANDS SHIPS IN THE FORMER HIGH RISK AREA
04/2013	SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR SEAFARERS (STCW REGULATION VI/6)
01/2013	CONTACTION THE CAYMAN ISLAND SHIPPING REGISTRY
03/2008	COMPANY CONTACTS
06/2007	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEMS (SSAS)
04/2007	Continuous Synopsis Records

Union of Comoros

CIRCULARS

19/1409/COM

SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM(SSAS)

Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry

Marine Safety Circular

CD-MSC 25-03 Rev01	International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)
CD-MSC 24-03 Rev01	Maritime Security Training for Company Security Officers and Ship Security Officers
CD-MSC 20-03 Rev01	SHIP’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CD-MSC 11-04 Rev01	COMBINED PROCEDURES FOR SHIP SECURITY PLANS APPROVAL AND ISPS CODE VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION
CD-MSC 09-04 Rev01	IMO ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTATION
CD-MSC 08-04 Rev02	ISPS CODE INTERIM CERTIFICATION
CD-MSC 07-01 Rev01	Reporting Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks
CD-MSC 02-08 Rev01	TRAINING OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS (CSO)
CD-MSC 01-08 Rev01	IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME
CD-MSC 01-06 Rev01	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM GUIDELINES
CD-MSC 01-05 Rev01	PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO SHIP SECURITY PLANS

Maritime Cook Islands

Circular

257	Procedure to apply for an Extension, Exemption/Waiver or a Dispensation
84A	STCW Code requirements for security training – compliance with section 13 of the ISPS Code accepted until 1 July, 2015
82	Clarifying Training and Certification Requirements for Ship Security Officers and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
77	STCW Security Training Requirements
75	All Seafarers to be Security Trained from 1 January, 2014
38	SSAS
30	Requirements concerning the use of Armed Personnel on board Cook Islands Merchant ships

Directorate of Shipping and Maritime Affairs

DSMA INFORMATION BULLETIN

11	Emergency Points of Contact Maritime Authority of Curacao (MAC)
7	Ship Security Reporting System

Republic of Cyprus / Deputy Ministry of Shipping

Circular

No.33/2021	(1) Safety and Security of crew and vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports and or countries where armed and or civil conflict takes place. (2) Extra-territorial application of Unilateral Sanctions imposed by third countries.
No.22/2019	Maritime Security – Ship Security Plan Approval
No.8/2019	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Document
No.7/2019	Declaration of Particulars for the ISM and ISPS Code
No.11/2018	Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security - Amendment of the contact point dedicated to receive ship-to-shore security alerts initiated by a Ship Security Alert System
No.07/2017	(1) The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law of 2012 (2) The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy (Determination of Fees) Notification of 2017
No.26/2016	Measures to Enhance Safety Standards on board ships flying the Cyprus Flag
No.17/2016	VESSELS CALLING AT YEMENI PORTS
No.24/2015	Maritime Security – Consolidated Instructions
No.20/2015	- Safety of vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports/countries where armed/civil conflicts take place. - Updates on Port Situation in Libya.
No.06/2015	The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law of 2012
No.39/2014	International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate
No13/2014	All vessel movements Registration with MSCHOA
No09/2014	International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Security Awareness Training or Security training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
No30/2013	International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended - Security Awareness Training or Security training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
No.27/2012	THE PROTECTION OF CYPRUS SHIPS AGAINST ACTS OF PIRACY AND OTHER UNLAWFUL ACTS LAW OF 2012 (Law 77(I) of 2012) Supplementary Information
No.20/2009	Piracy off the coast of Somalia and East Africa- New York Declaration
No.05/2009	Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160 (78)) and CSR documents
No.04/2009	Revised Maritime Security Instructions on Piracy and Response to SSAS
No.11/2008	Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160 (78))
No.19/2007	International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Amendments ''Ship Security Officer Training and Certification''
No.17/2003	Implementation of Chapter X1-2 of Solas 74 as amended and the ISPS Code - Training of Ships Security Officers and alternate ship security officers.
No.14/2003	Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security

DANISH MARITIME AUTHORITY

DMA RO circular

DMA No.007 Rev.02	ISPS and SSAS
Technical Regulation 6 of 2004	Technical regulation on administration of the Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on enhancing ship and port facility security ※ Annex
Technical Regulation 5 of 2003	Technical regulation on stowaways on board ships

Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia

Circular

Circ. No. 011 / CIRC / FSI 006	Delegation of Authority
Circ. No. 010 / FSI 006	Procedures of Marine Incident/Casualty Reporting & Investigation on Vessels Registered under Georgian Flag
Circ. No. 006 / FSI 003	Ship’s Security System (SSAS) Test Procedures For a Vessel registered under Georgian Flag
Circ. No. 006 / IR 003	Change of Maritime Transport Agency Contact Details

Gibraltar Maritime Administration

Shipping Guidance Notice

119	The STCW Convention and the Issue of endorsements attesting the recognition of a Certificate of Competency
089	Electronic STCW Seafarer Endorsements
067	STCW 1978 as amended by the Marnila 2o1o Amendments - Seafarers' certification
053	Accident, Safety and Security Incident Reporting
048	Computer based training & recognition of certificates of proficiency for security - related training for seafarers
047	Supplement to SGN 045 - STCW Convention regulation VI/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
045	STCW Convention regulation VI/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
009	ISPS – Continuous Synopsis Records (CSR’s)

Shipping Information Notice

020	Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certification & Training

Hellenic Coast Guard

Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy

2342.7-2/83596/2019

DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL ( SECURITY MEASURES IN GULF OF OMAN )

Hong Kong/Maritime Department

Marine Department Notice

No.91	Access to Ships and Port Facilities
No.89	Port Operation Procedures for the Implementation of the ISPS Code
No.76	Publication of Maritime Security Levels

Shipping Information Notice

15/2009	Prevention and Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships Annex 1 / 2
44/2006	Guidance on the Provisions of Information for Identifying Ships when Transmitting Ship Security Alerts Annex 1
29/2006	Guidance on Voluntary Self-Assessment by Administrations and for Ship Security Annex 1
22/2005	Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply Annex 1
03/2005	Guidelines relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code Annex 1
27/2003	Guidance relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Annex 1

Security and Quality Advisory

No.34	Extension of Interim International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) and Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
No.31	ISPS Drill and Ship-Shore Exercise
No.30	New Arrangement on Access of IMO Information
No.27	Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board Ships in the High Risk Area Annex 1
No.22	NEW Movement Report for Ship on Entering and Leaving the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Waters
No.14	Placing Security Personnel on Board HK Registered Ships
No.11	Smuggling/Stowaway activities using ship’s rudder trunk
No.7	Advisory to Shipping on improving Security Measures while transiting the Malacca Strait
No.6	Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Off the Coast of Somalia -Effective means to report

Security Related Information

SRI	Pre-arrival Security Information
SRI	Declaration of Security
SRI	Security Advice to Hong Kong Registered Ships
SRI	Authorization of Recognized Security Organizations to issue International Ship Security Certificates

Directorate General of Shipping : Govt Of India (dgshipping.gov.in)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPIING ORDER

No. 15 of 2022

Non-operational Automatic Identification System(AIS) on ships in Indian

The Department of Transport

Marine Notice

No. 02 of 2014	Revalidation of Certificates of Competency – new requirements under the “Manila Amendments”
No. 01 of 2014	STCW Convention & Code: "The Manila Amendments" - Security Training
No. 17 of 2013	Minor amendments to Ship Security Plans and on-board retention of Security Records
No. 42 of 2011	STCW Convention & Code: “The Manila Amendments”
No. 06 of 2011	Administrations with whom Ireland has entered into Agreements for the Recognition of Certificates of Competency for Merchant Ships
No. 53 of 2008	PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
No. 13 of 2008	New requirements over a transition period for certification of SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS (SSO) on board Irish ships in accordance with STCW 78/95 Chapter VI
No. 10 of 2008	Security & Safety measures required of ISPS Shipping visiting non ISPS Ports and anchorages in Ireland
No. 42 of 2007	Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
No. 23 of 2006	Application of ISPS Code to Irish Registered Vessels
No. 14 of 2004	INTERNATIONAL SHIP & PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE AND SOLAS AMENDMENTS 2002 (ISPS CODE)

Isle of Man Ship Registry

MANX SHIPPING NOTICE

MSN 065	Digitally Signed Electronic Certificates
MSN 064	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 & the ISPS Code
MSN 050	Isle of Man Regulations implementing the STCW Manila Amendments
MSN 048	SHIP SECURITY PLAN APPROVAL AND AMENDMENT PROCESS
MSN 046	STCW Convention regulation VI/6
MSN 045	Use of Private Contracted Armed Security Personnel(PCASP)
MSN 031	Locking of Doors on Escape Routes
MSN 029	IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME & CHANGES TO THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD
MSN 012	Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
TAN RSO Rev.6	Technical instructions to Recognised Organisations and their surveyors
TAN 003-20	Digital Continuous Synopsis Records (CSRs)

Jordan Maritime Commission

Resolution

No.(1)

Regulations for the implementation of maritime security provisions on ships pursuant to the International Convention on Safety of life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS)

Kiribati Ship Registry

Marine Circular

133.2

27/2013	STCW mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
15/2012	STCW 2010 AMENDMENT

REGISTER OF KUWAITI SHIPS

Marine Circular

KSN/MTD Circ.4

Conditiions & guidance for (Lay Up) of Kuwaiti Registered Vessel

Liberia/LISCR

Marine Security Advisory

05/2023	Security Situation in Israel Ports and Territorial Waters
03/2023	Gulf of Guineca-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents
03/2021	SECURITY LEVEL II - FOR VESSELS TRANSITING THE HRA SOUTHERN RED SEA, GULF of ADEN, INDIAN OCEAN and ARABIAN SEA
02/2021	Interim guidance on the use of Privately contracted Armed Security Personnal on Board Ships in the Gulf of Guinea
03/2019	Attacks, hijackings, and kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes Seas
04/2018	NEW SECURITY GUIDANCE - Anti-Piracy, BMP5, and GCPG
03/2017	Enhanced security measures for vessels transiting the Singapore Straits, Malacca Straits, the waters off Mangkai & the Anambas islands in the South China Sea and operating in the coastal waters of Malaysia and Indonesia
04/2012	Pirates Increase Targeting of Vulnerable Ships
03/2011	Interim IMO Guidance on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on Board Ships in the High Risk Area
02/2010	SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS)
03/2009	Requirements for Personnel Identification, Access and Escorts in US Ports
02/2009	New UKMTO Transit Corridor through the Gulf of Aden
04/2007	ISPS ANNUAL SECURITY EXERCISE

Marine Notice

ADM-008 Rev.06/12	IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
ADM-004 06/12	List of Officer and Service Locations
REP-004 Rev.06/12	Reporting Incidents of Armed Attacks, Piracy and Robbery
RLM-118 06/12	Requirements for Merchant Marine Personnel Certificate
ISM-003 Rev.06/12	Harmonized International Safety Management (ISM) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Audits
ISP-004 Rev.07/20	Stowaways
ISP-002 Rev.07/20	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR).
iSP-001 Rev.10/21	International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS code)
SEA-005 Rev.12/08	Amendments to the STCW, 1978, as amended, regarding the training and certification of ship security officers (SSO)

Marine Operation Note

09/2022	Use of Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) Providing Privately Contracted Armed and Unarmed Security Personnel Onboard on Liberian Registered Ships.
01/2022	Authorization of Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) Providing Privately Contracted Armed and Unarmed Security Personnel on Board Liberian Flagged Ships on the High Risk Area (HRA).
1/2013	Security Related Training for Seafarers
7/2006	A. Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Testing Procedure B. SSAS Endorsement of ISSC
5/2006	GUIDELINES FOR FOLLOW UP PROCEDURE ON NON CONFORMITIES RAISED BY LIBERIAN AUDITORS
4/2006	International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) Intermediate Verification
2/2006	Guidelines for Security Exercises and Drills
8/2005	Guidance on Access to Ships under the ISPS Code
6/2004	Communication and the ISPS Code
4/2004	Documentation of ISPS Code, part B Compliance
3/2004	The USCG and enforcement of the ISPS Code
6/2003	Continuous Synopsis Record

Luxembourg Maritime Administration

Circular

CAM 05/2013 add 2	STCW Convention & Code : The 2010 Manila Amendments - Security Training
CAM 05/2013 add 1	STCW Convention & Code : The 2010 Manila Amendments - Security Training
CAM 05/2013	STCW Convention & Code : The 2010 Manila Amendments - Security Training
CAM 03/2008	IMO unique company and registered owner identification number scheme & changes to the continuous synopsis record.

Jabatan Laut Malaysia

MALAYSIA SHIPPING NOTICE

MSN 03/2022	RSO Instruction 1/2022
MSN 04/2018	LIST OF RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATION APPOINTED UNDER SECTION 249x MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE (MSO) 1952
MSN 03/2009	ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MALAYSIA MARITIME COMMUNICATION CENTRE (MMCC)
NPM 02/2014	IMPLEMENTATION SECURITY COURSES UNDER STCW 78 AS AMENDED
NPM 07/2012	CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STCW 78 CONVENTION AS AMENDED (2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS)
NPM 43/2010	IDENTIFYING SHIP WHEN TRANSMITTING SSA
NPM 42/2010	SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT
NPM 38/2010	PRE ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION
NPM 01/2004	MRCC AS THE DESIGNATED CENTRE FOR SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM
NPM 02/2003	ISPS CODE – REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS

Transport Malta

Merchant Shipping Notice

129	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STADNARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED
113	MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY IN RESPONSE TO SOMALIA BASED PIRACY
109 Rev.1	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED
106	PLACEMENT OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL (PCASP) ONBOARD MALTESE SHIPS
99 Rev.1	CONTACT DETAIL OF THE MERCHANT SHIPPING DIRECTORATE
96 Rev.4	Authorised Classification Societies
94	Accident and Incident Safety Investigations
82	Measures to enhance maritime security in response to increased attacks off the coast of Somalia
79	IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
71	Measures to enhance maritime security in response to increased attacks off coast of Somalia
62	Measures to Enhance Maritime Security

Technical Notices

SLS.10 Rev.3 + Annex 1&2	INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE
IRO.4 Rev.1	ATTENDANCE DURING SURVEYS, AUDITS, VERIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS HELD IN MALTA

Marshall Islands/IRI

Marine Regulations

MI-118 (Aug/2023)

REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER CERTIFICATION

Marine Safety Advisory

NO.35-16

COMPLETING THE CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN UNITED STATES PORTS
※ CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST

Marine Notice

No.1-002-1(May/2023)	List of Office and Service Locations
NO.2-011-39 (Apr/2019)	Piracy, Armed Robbery, and the Use of Armed Security
NO. 2-011-20 (11/14)	Notice of Intended Entry into Port.
No.2-011-19(Mar/2023)	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR).
No.2-011-18(Jan/2023)	Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
No.2-011-16(Feb/2022)	International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Marine Guideline

No.7-41-5(Jan/2023)	Stowaways: Prevention of Unauthorized Access; Resolution of Cases.
NO. 6-36-2	Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences, and Offenses
No.2-11-15(Jan/2023)	Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator
NO.2-11-14(Jan/2023)	West Africa High Risk Area: Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea Voluntary Reporting Area
NO. 2-11-13 (9/11)	MSCHOA User Instructions for Updated Vessel Movement Registration Form.
NO. 2-11-12 (7/15)	Guidance for Company Security Officers on Preparing a Company and Crew for the Contingency of a Hijacking by Pirates (Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden).

Ship Security Advisory

NO.04-23	YEMEN UPDATE
NO.01-23	THE NETHERLANDS: SHIP SECURITY PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
NO.09-22	CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR VESSELS ARRIVING AT UNITED STATES PORTS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES
NO.07-22	INCREASED RISK OF DRUG TRAFFICKING FROM SOUTH AMERICA
NO. 07-18	CONBINED MARITIME FORCES GUIDANCE ON MARITIME SECURITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR
NO.04-22	Global Navigational Satellite System Interference and Automatic Identification system Spoofing

Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA)

Marine Notice

3 of 2013	Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers as per STCW Convention Regulation VI/6.
2 of 2013	CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY FOR SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS
1 of 2012	Entry into force of the Piracy and Maritime Violence Act of 2011
2 of 2008	Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (Resolution MSC.160 (78))
1 of 2005	ISPS Code-Contact detail for Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
4 of 2004	APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ISSUE OF CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD
3 of 2004	SHIP SECURITY GUIDELINES

Department of Marine Administration

Shipping Circular

No. 3/2013	New Requirements for Security-related training and Certification for shipboard personnel
No. 3/2004	Guidance on the Proper Procedure for Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) (Requirement and Testing)

Directive

10/2014

Ship Seeurity Alert System (SSAS)

Notification

8 /2017

Special measures to enhance Maritime Securit

https://puc.overheid.nl/nsi/

ItoS Version 1	General information and decisions
Version 3.3	Consolidated interpretations of the Security Rules and Regulations by the Netherlands Shipping Inspectoreate
Version 3.1	Consolidated interpretations
Version 3	Change to Ship Security Plans

Norwegian Maritime Authority

Circular

RSV 09-2023	Functional testing of the ship security alert system
2017/101278 (IC6-2017)	Interpretations and requirements related to Security Rules and Regulations
01/2016	MARSEC Security level on board Norwegian flagged vessels

Palau International Ship Registry

Instruction

INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION AND PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF CSR

Marine Notice

228.1	INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE(ISPS CODE)
218.1	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)
141.1	USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL(PCASP)
133.2	AUTHORIZED RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS
12-025	PIRACY, ARMED ATTACKS, HIJACKING OR TERRORISM: REPORTING INCIDENTS, SHIP SECURITY PLANS AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
12-024	PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENT

Marine Circular

159.1	ISM/ISPS auditors and MLC Inspectors' credentials
158.1	ISM AND ISPS CODE DECLARATIONS
151.1	SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS (SSO)
130.1	GUIDELINES FOR THE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION OF STOWAWAYS
12-008	PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF ARMED GUARDS PERSONEL ONBOARD PALAU VESSELS
12-007	PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF SECURITY COMPANIES ON BOARD PALAU VESSELS.
12-003	Interim Guidance to Palau Flagged Vessels on the Use of Armed Guards to Defend Against the Threat of Piracy

Panama/SEGUMAR

Circular

(issued by General Director of Seafarers)

MMN-18/2021(June 2023)	SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 COVERAGE)
MMN-07/2021	STANDARD GUIDE OF FACTS ON BOARD A PANAMA FLAG SHIP, IN CASES OF THEFT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, NATURAL DEATH, SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE.
DGMM-028-2014 UCYC	EMERGENCY, SAFETY & SECURITY TRAINING

MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR

No. 382	Panama Policy on Remote Surveys and Remote Inspection Techniques.
No. 361	Restricted Vessels List
No.359rev2+annex1+notification form(Sep2023)	Guidance for the implexentation and certificatation of the ISPS Code(with Annex 1 & Notification form)
No. 355(July 2023)	Use of Electric Certificates onboard
No. 354	Maritime Cyber Risk Management
No.346 (Oct.2022)	Amendments to the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for Recognized Security Organization (RSO) duly cancelled.
No.343(June 2023)	List of States Parties of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, that have communicated information which demonstrates full and complete effort is given to the provisions of the Convention (White List).
No. 337(Dec.2022)	Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC
No. 331	Samples of certificates and seafarers' documentation implemented and approved by the Panama Maritime Authority
No. 310	Segumar Istanbul
No. 249	Compliance with Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) regulations
No. 245(Nov 2023)	Armed Security Personnal on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas
No. 243(Oct. 2023)	Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)
No. 230(Jul 2023)	Ship Protection Measures to Pirates Attacks.
No. 207	Procedures for ISSC Extensions and Additional Verifications
No. 183(June 2023)	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) online application
No. 151	Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
No. 145	ISPS Code Intermediate verification
No. 136	Recognized Organizations authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority
No. 133(Oct 2023)	New Reguration for the use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
No. 131(Aug 2023)	Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO). Reports and Fees.
No.123(Sep 2023)	International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)

OFFIICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

Circulars

No. 2019-05	ADVISORY ON THE SECURITY MEASURES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY PHILIPPINE REGISTERED SHIPS; RE:"NO ID,NO BOADING POLICY"
NO. 2013-11	1. ADOPTION OF THE NEW COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY (KUP) FOR SHIP SECURITY OFFICER AS REQUIRED BY THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS; 2. ADOPTION OF THE COURSE FOR SHIP SECURITY AWARENESS AND SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES AS REQUIRED BY THE 2010 STCW MANILA AMENDMENTS; AND, 3. ADOPTION OF REFRESHER AND UPDATING OF BASIC SAFETY UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS.

Advisory

NO. 2017-13	ADVISORY ON THE SECURITY MEASURES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY PHILIPPINE REGISTERED SHIPS CALLING ON MINDANAO PORTS
NO. 2014-05	MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY-RELATED TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR ALL SEAFARERS, UNDER REGULATION VI/5 AND VI/6 OF THE STCW 1978, AS AMENDEDx
NO. 2013-25	EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR OBTAINING THE NECESSARY SECURITY RELATED TRAININGS AND CERTIFlCATES REQUIRED UNDER REGULATION VI/6 OF THE STCW CONVENTION 1978, AS AMENDED
NO. 2012-23	INTERIM GUIDANCE TO PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANIES PROVIDING PRIVATELY-CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ONBOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA
NO. 2012-06	EMPLOYMENT OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ONBOARD PHILIPPINE-REGISTERED SHIPS TRANSITING THE HIGH RISK AREA IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS
NO. 2009-07	MEASURES TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS THE ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
NO. 194	RULES ON THE PROVISION/INSTALLATION OF SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENT
NO. 193	RULES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MARITIME SECURITY MEASURES FOR PHILIPPINE-REGISTERED SHIPS ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES
NO. 59	CONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORD ONBOARD PHILIPPINES SHIPS ENGAGED IN THE INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES

San Marino

San Marino Policy Letter

SMPL-2023-SEC-004	San Marino Ship Register SMSR Maritime Security
SMPL-2021-SEC-014	Maritime Security

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore/MPA

Shipping Circulars

NO.09 OF 2023	Advisory for Singapore-Registered Ships Operating off the Coast of West Africa Including the Gulf of Guinea
NO.08 OF 2023	REPORTING OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING SINGAPORE-REGISTERED SHIPS
NO.01 OF 2023	REPORTING ON ANY CHANGES IN THE REGISTERED PARTICULARS OF A SINGAPORE SHIP
NO.10 OF 2018	PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS AND AMENDMENT TO BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (VERSION 5) TO DETER PIRACY IN THE HIGH RISK AREA AND ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY IN THE RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN, INDIAN OCEAN AND ARABIAN SEA
NO.21 of 2017	CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY ISSUED BY FOREIGN MARITIME ADMINSITRATION RECOGNISED BY MPA
NO.15 OF 2015	FOR TESTING OF THE SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEMS (SSAS) ON SINGAPORE-REGISTERED SHIPS Annex A / B
No.06 of 2014	CLARIFICATIONS OF THE SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR SEAFARERS REQUIRED UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW CONVENTION). Annex A / B
No.15 of 2012	Guidance on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on board Singapore-Registered Ships in the High Risk Area Annex A
No.14 of 2012	GUIDANCE FOR COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS – PREPARATION OF A COMPANY AND CREW FOR THE CONTINGENCY OF HIJACK BY PIRATES IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN AND THE GULF OF ADEN Annex A / B / C
No.18 of 2011	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 (STCW CONVENTION)
No.11 of 2008	IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME. AMENDMENTS TO THE FORMAT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) (RESOLUTION A.959(23))
No.09 of 2008	IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME
No.18 of 2007	TRAINING OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)
No.20 of 2006	GUIDANCE ON VOLUNTARY SELF-ASSESSMENT BY ADMINISTRATIONS AND FOR SHIP SECURITY - MSC.1/CIRC. 1193 Annex A
No.25 of 2005	Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply – MSC/CIRC.1156
No.05 of 2005	1) GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORISED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT - MSC/CIRC.1130 2) GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 AND THE ISPS CODE - MSC/CIRC.1132 Annex A / B
No.11 of 2004	Legislation to give effect to the Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security and Issues relating thereto
No.17 of 2003	RECOGNISED SECURITY ORGANISATIONS (RSO) (CHAPTER XI-2(SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY))

South Africa

Marine Notice

No.20 of 2014	“Unlawful Interference with Maritime Transport” – STOWAWAYS. SOLAS – CHAPTER XI – 2 Maritime Security.
No.4 of 2014	Policy Regarding Security Training.
No.15 of 2013	Transitional arrangements for the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and the Accreditation of Maritime Training Programs and Institutions following the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention & Code
No.12 of 2008	The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004
No.23 of 2002	The STCW White list

ST KITTS & NEVIS　INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY

Maritime Circular

No. MC/119/22	REMOTE SURVEY GUIDANCES
No. MC/57/13	SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING (ALL SEAFARERS) & SECURITY TRAINING (SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES)
No. MC/47/12	Procedure for reporting on acts of violence against seafarers
No. MC/31/09	Port Security, Passage Planning and Piracy
No. MC/29/09	Continuous Synopsis Records
No. MC/15/09	Ship-To-Shore Security Alerts
No. MC/09/09	Transfer of Class - Recognised Organisation
No. MC/05/09	IMO Vessel & Company Numbering & caribship Identity Numbers

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Maritime Administration

ISPS

022	Reporting Guidance for Vessels Transiting The Arabian Gulf Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman
021	IMO INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MASTERS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST PIRACY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA REGION
020	CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS
019	SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS)
018	PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED UPON RECEIPT OF SSAS MESSAGE
016 Rev.1	IMO RESOLUTION A. 1027(26) AND FAL.11 (37) GUIDELINES ON THE ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO SEEK THE SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION OF STOWAWAY CASES
015	PROTECTION OF THE JAPAN SELF-DEFENCE FORCE (JSDF) FOR PASSAGE THROUGH THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
014	REVISED GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT
013 Rev.1	GUIDANCE FOR TESTING OF SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM AND ACTIONS IN CASE OF FALSE ALARM
012 Rev.3	PIRACY IN THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
011 Rev.1	Change of Flag and ISM and ISPS Codes Certification
010	New Counter-Piracy Web Service
009	PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS
008	Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks . Reporting to the Administration
007 Rev.1	Company Id Number
006 Rev.1	TRANSFER OF ISM AND ISPS CODES CERTIFICATION
005	COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN CARGO SHIPS WITH SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY
003 Rev.1	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM Contract with Providers
002	GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITYRELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT

ISM

ISM 010

CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS

STCW

STCW 005	SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR SEAFARERS (STCW REGULATION VI/6)
STCW 004	GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2010 AMENDMENTS (MANILA AMENDMENTS) OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS
STCW 002 Rev.1	CERTIFICATION OF SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2008

Anti-piracy

APIR 006 Rev.2	GUIDANCE TO SHIP OWNERS ON CARRIAGE OF ARMED PERSONNEL FOR SHIP PROTECTION
APIR 004 Rev.6	PIRACY IN THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
APIR 003	New Counter-Piracy Web Service
APIR 001	Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks – Reporting to the Administration

TUVALU SHIP REGISTRY

Maritime Circulars

MC-8/2013/1	PROCEDURE FOR LAY UP
MC-7/2013/1	REMINDER FOR SECURITY RELATED TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS
MC-22/2012/1V4	IMO UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME FOR SHIP / COMPANY / REGISTERED OWNER
MC-8/2011/1V4	CONTACT DETAILS FOR RECIPIENTS OF MARITIME SECURITY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
MC-5/2011/1	STCW AMENDMENTS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1 JANUARY 2012 Annex 1 / 2
MC-10/2010/12/3	CARRIAGE OF FIREARMS & EMPLOYMENT OF ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR DEFENSE AGAINST PIRACY
MC-4/2010/12/2	UPDATES TO ISSUES RELATING TO PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA AND OTHER HIGH RISK AREAS
MC-3/2010/12/3	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)
MC-3/2010/12/2	SHIP SECURITY LEVEL Annex 1 / 2
MC-2/2010/12/2	INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE Annex 1
MC-2/2010/1	GUIDELINES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 AND ISPS CODE Annex 1 / 2
MC-4/2007/12/2	CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR)

Maritime and Coast guard Agency

Collection

MGN	Active marine guidance notes
MIN	A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
MSN	A collection of active merchant shipping notices, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

SI 2019 No. 0308

The Ship and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

MERCHANT SHIPPING NOTICE

MSN 1865(M) Amendment 1

Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions.

MARITIME GUIDANCE NOTE

MGN 426(M)

External Access to Means of Escape

Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited

Fleet Safety Letter

110413.GEN	SECURITY RELATED TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING. CERTIFICAT\|ON AND WATCHKEEPTNG FOR SEAFARERS (STCW CONVENTTON)
092413 GEN	Required Training and Drills on board Vanuatu Flagged Vessels.
06086.GEN	GUIDANCE ON VOLUNTARY SELF ASSESSMENT FOR SHIP SECURITY
05081.GEN	Application of ISPS code to interim scheme vessels
04068 GEN	ISPS Update
03063.GEN	Regulatory update - security and the ISPS code
03060.GEN	INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT SECURITY CODE COMPLIANCE

Safety Maritime Bulletins

VMS MB 110

Background to the New Security Requirements.