IMO Resolutions & Circulars

1. AIS

Resolution A.1106(29) Revised Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) 14 Dec 2015
MSC.1/Circ.1576 Unified interpretation of the provision of SOLAS relating to the annual testing of the VDR, S-VDR, AIS and EPIRB 16 Jun 2017

2. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

Resolution A.959(23) Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) 5 Dec 2003
Resolution MSC.198(80) Adoption of amendments to the Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (resolution A/.959(23) 20 May 2005

3. Control and Compliance Measures

STCW.7/Circ.22 Advice for port State control officers, recognized organizations and recognized security organized security organizations clarifying training and certification requirements for ship security officers and seafarers with designated security duties 25 Feb 2014
STCW.7/Circ.21 Advice for port State control officers, recognized organizations and reorganizations and recognized security organizations on action to be taken in cases where seafarers do not carry certification required in accordance with regulation VI/6 of the STCW Convention and section A-VI/6, paragraphs 4 and 6 of the STCW Code after 1 January 2014 25 Feb 2014
MSC/Circ.1113 Guidance to port State control officers on the non-security related elements of the 2002 SOLAS amendments 7 Jun 2004
MSC/Circ.1191 Future reminder of the obligation to notify flag States when exercising control and compliance measures 30 May 2006

4. Cyber Security

MSC 101/4/4 Cyber risk management in safety management systems 26 Mar 2019
MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 Rev.1 Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management 14 Jun 2021
Resolution MSC.428(98) Maritime cyber risk management in safety management systems 16 Jun 2017

5. Drug Smuggling

Resolution A.985(24)/Rev.1 Revision of the guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic (resolution A.872(20)) 1 Dec 2005
Resolution FAL.9(34) Revised guidelines for the prevention and suppression the smuggling of drug, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic 30 May 2007

6. Facilitating secure trade

MSC-FAL.1/Circ.1 Securing and facilitating international trade 21 Oct 2007

7. LRIT

Resolution MSC.263(84) Revised performance standards and functional requirements for the long-range identification and tracking of ships 16 May 2008
Resolution MSC.210(81) Performance standards and functional requirements for the long-range identification and tracking of ships 19 May 2006
Resolution MSC.211(81) Arrangements for the timely establishment of the long-range identification and tracking system 19 May 2006
Resolution MSC.242(83) Use of the long-range identification and tracking information for maritime safety and marine environment protection purposes 12 Oct 2007
Resolution MSC.243(83) Establishment of international LRIT data exchange on an interim basis 12 Oct 2007
Resolution MSC.254(83) Adoption of amendments to the Performance standards and functional requirements for the long-range identification and tracking of ships 12 Oct 2007
Resolution MSC.298(87) Establishment of a distribution facility for the provision of LRIT information to security forces operating in waters of the Gulf of The Aden and the western Indian Ocean to aid their work in the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships (the distribution facility) 21 May 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.3 Long-range identification and tracking system - Technical documentation (Part I) 21 May 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.2 Long-range identification and tracking system - Technical documentation (Part II) 15 Feb 2011
MSC.1/Circ.1295 Guidance in relation to certain types of ships which are required to transmit LRIT information, on exemptions and equivalents and on certain operational matters 8 Dec 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1298 Guidance on the implementation of the LIRIT system 8 Dec 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1307 Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information 9 Jun 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1308 Guidance to search and rescue services in relation to requesting and receiving LRIT information 9 Jun 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1376 Continuity of service plan for the LRIT system 3 Dec 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1377 List of application service providers authorized to conduct conformance tests and issue LRIT conformance test reports on behalf of Administrations 6 Dec 2010
MSC 86/INF.16 LRIT Data Distribution plan - Accessing and entering information - Guidance notes for Contracting Governments and Developmental and integration testing - Guidance notes for LRIT Data Centres 26 May 2009

8. Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs)

MSC/Circ.1073 Directives for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) on acts of violence against ships 10 Jun 2003

9. Maritime Security and GISIS

MSC.1/Circ.1603 Guidance for the electronic transfer of information into and from the Maritime Security Module GISIS 26 Jun 2019
Circular Letter No. 3338 Access to IMO GISIS Maritime Security Module and information required by SOLAS Contracting Governments under the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13 on Communication of information 18 Dec 2012

10. Maritime Security Legislation

MSC.1/Circ.1525 Guidance for the development of national maritime security legislation 1 Jun 2016

11. Maritime terrorism

Resolution A.924(22) Review of measures and procedures to prevent acts of terrorism which threaten the security of passengers and crews and the safety of ships 22 Jan 2022

12. Non-SOLAS ships

MSC.1/Circ.1283 Non-mandatory guidelines on security aspects of the operation of vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter X1-2 and the ISPS Code 22 Dec 2008

13. Port Security

MSC/Circ.1106 Implementation of SOLAS chapter X1-2 and the ISPS Code to port facilities 29 Mar 2004
ILO/IMO Code of practice on security in ports Code of practice on security in ports - Tripartite Meeting of Exports on Security, Safety and Health in Ports 24 Dec 2003

14. Recognized Security Organization

MSC/Circ.1074 Interim Guidance for the authorization of RSO's acting on behalf of the Administration and/or Designated Authority of a Contracting Government 10 Jun 2003

15. Security-related information

MSC.1/Circ.1305 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 9 Jun 2009

16. Ship security alert system (SSAS)

Resolution MSC.136(76) Performance standards for a ship security alert system 11 Dec 2002
Resolution MSC.147(77) Adoption of the revised performance standards for a ship security alert system 29 May 2003
MSC/Circ.1072 Guidance on provision of ship security double alerts systems 26 Jun 2003
MSC/Circ.1109/Rev.1 False security alerts and distress/security double alerts 14 Dec 2004
MSC/Circ.1155 Guidance on the message priority and the testing of ship security alert systems 23 May 2005
MSC.1/Circ.1190 Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting ship security alerts 30 May 2006

17. Shore leave

Resolution A.1090(28) Fair treatment of crew members in respect of shore leave and access to shore-side facilities 24 Jan 2014
MSC.1/Circ.1342 Reminder in connection with shore leave and access to ships 27 May 2010

18. SOLAS chapter X1-2 and the ISPS Code

MSC 101/4/1 The industry guidelines on cyber security on board ships, version 3 11 Mar 2019
MSC 101/4/2 Access to ports and vessels by ship suppliers 12 Mar 2019
MSC/Circ.1067 Early implementation of the special measures to enhance maritime security 28 Feb 2003
MSC/Circ.1097 Guidance relating to implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code 6 Jun 2003
Circular letter No.2514 Information required from SOLAS Contracting Governments under the previsions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13 8 Dec 2003
MSC/Circ.1104 Implementation of SOLAS chapter X1-2 and the ISPS Code 15 Jan 2004
Circular letter No.2529 Information required from SOLAS Contracting Governments under the previsions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13.1.1 on communication of a single national contact point 12 Feb 2004
MSC/Circ.1110 Matters related to SOLAS regulations XI-2/6 and XI-2/7 7 Jun 2004
MSC/Circ.1111 Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and of the ISPS Code 7 Jun 2004
MSC/Circ.1132 Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and of the ISPS Code 14 Dec 2004
Resolution MSC.194(80) Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended 20 May 2005
Resolution MSC.196(80) Adoption of amendments to the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code) 20 May 2005
MSC/Circ.1156 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 23 May 2005
Resolution MSC.202(81) Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended 19 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1194 Effective implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code 30 May 2006
SOLAS CONF 5-32 Consideration and adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,1974 12 Dec 2002
SOLAS CONF 5-34 Consideration and adoption of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISAPS) Code 5 May 2004

19. Special Purpose Ships

MSC/Circ.1157 Interim scheme for the compliance of certain cargo ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security 23 May 2005
MSC.1/Circ.1189 Interim scheme for the compliance of special purpose ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security 30 May 2006

20. Stowaways

Resolution MSC.312(88) Revised guidelines on the prevention of access by stowaways and the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases 3 Dec 2010
FAL.2/Circ.50/Rev.3 Information on stowaway incidents 7 Apr 2017
Resolution A.1027(26) Application and revision of the guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases (resolution A.871(20) 2 Dec 2009
MSC/Circ.896/Rev.1 Interim measures for combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea 12 Jun 2001
Resolution A.871(20) Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases 27 Nov 1997

21. SUA Treaties (International Conference on the revision) - Final Act

Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the SUA Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation 1 Nov 2005
SUA Convention and 2005 Protocol Text Convention for the suppression of unlawful acts of violence against the safety of maritime navigation(SUA Convention) 1 Nov 2005

22. Trafficking or transport of migrants by sea

MSC/Cir.896/Rev.1 Interim measures for combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea 12 Jun 2001

23. Training of seafarers and port personnel

Resolution A.955(23) Amendments to the Principles of safe manning (Resolution A.890(21)) 5 Dec 2003
MSC/Circ.1154 Guideline on training and certification for company security officers 23 May 2005
Resolution MSC.203(81) Adoption of amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended 18 May 2006
Resolution MSC.209(81) Adoption of amendments to the Seafarer's' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code 18 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1188 Guidelines on training and certification for port facility security officers 22 May 2006
STCW.6/Circ.9 Amendments to part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code 22 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1235 Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for shipboard personnel 21 Oct 2007
MSC.1/Circ.1341 Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for port facility personnel 27 May 2010
IMO Model Course 3.19 Ship security officer (Published in Book)
IMO Model Course 3.20 Company security officer (Published in Book)
IMO Model Course 3.21 Port facility security officer (Published in Book)

24. Unlawful acts

Resolution A.584(14) Measures to prevent unlawful acts which threaten the safety of ships and the security of their passengers and crews 20 Nov 1985
MSC/Circ.443 Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships 26 Sep 1986
MSC/Circ.754 Passenger ferry security 5 Jul 1996

25. Voluntary Self-Assessment

MSC.1/Circ.1192 Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS Contracting Governments and by port facilities 30 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1193 Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Administrations and for ship security 30 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1217 Interim Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by companies and CSOs for ship security 14 Dec 2006

26. Other

Resolution MSC.160(78) Adoption of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme 20 May 2004
Resolution MSC.159(78) Interim Guidance on control and compliance measures to enhance maritime security 21 May 2004
Circular letter No.2554 Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160(78)) 24 Jun 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1371/Add.2 Amendments to the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments 15 Aug 2012
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