You are required to arrange approval and verification of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) to meet the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and SOLAS Amendments 2002. Copies of the ISPS Code (Publication Code 116E) can be purchased from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Tel: +44 (0)20 7735 7611; or email: publications-sales@imo.org
For UK ships all approval and verification activities are undertaken by the Department for Transport: Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate (TRANSEC) for passenger ships (including high speed passenger craft); whilst the Security Policy Branch is responsible for cargo ships (including high speed craft) of 500gt and above.
Ship Security Plans
For each ship, the Company Security Officer must submit for approval an SSP, which meets the ISPS Code and SOLAS XI-2, together with the UK Ship Security Instructions relevant to the ship type, which is to be accompanied by the Ship Security Assessment. For passenger ships please contact:
TRANSEC
105 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6DT
| Tel: | +44 (0)20 7944 2844 |
| Fax | +44 (0)20 7944 2175 |
For cargo ships your CAM/CSM will provide details of who will be approving the SSP and their contact details.
Verification of Ship’s Security System
The security system of every ship on the UK Ship Register requires verification before a certificate can be issued. For passenger ships please contact TRANSEC and for cargo the required document is Form MSF 5100 which when completed should be forwarded to the CAM/CSM.
Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
The ship(s) equipment will need to be programmed with MRCC Falmouth and your application form MSF 5608 can be emailed to falmouthcoastguard@mcga.gov.uk or faxed to: +44 (0)13 2631 9264
Training Requirements for Company and Ship Security Officers
Your Company Security Officers and Ship Security Officers are required to undergo UK Ship Register approved training. In multi-flag fleets, if less than 50% of your company’s fleet in terms of ship numbers is UK registered other approved training is accepted for the Company Security Officer.
Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
The UK Ship Register requires an updated Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) document: CSR ‘Form 2’ which is issued during registration. A copy of this CRS ‘Form 2’ should also be sent to the previous Flag Administration so they can issue their final CSR document.
Copies of all the relevant ship security instructions and forms can be obtained through your CAM or CSM.
