Maritime Security Guidelines For Ships Registered at IMMARBE.

MARITIME SECURITY GUIDELINES
FOR SHIPS REGISTERED AT
THE INTERNATIONAL MERCHANT MARINE
REGISTRY OF BELIZE
(IMMARBE)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004, 1
I.S. No. 90 of 2004
1.3 Application 2-3
2. DEFINITIONS 4
2.1 Administration 4
2.2 Company 4
2.3 Recognized Security Organization (RSO) 4
2.4 Port facility Security Officer (PFSO) 4
2.5 Company Security Officer (CSO) 4
2.6 Ship Security Officer (SSO) 4
3. LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY IN BELIZE 5
3.1 The National Security Council (NSC) 5
3.2 The national Emergency Management Office (NEMO) 5
3.3 The Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs 5
3.4 The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) 5
3.5 The Belize Port Authority (BPA) 6
4. THE ADMINISTRATION – IMMARBE 6-7
5. ISPS CERTIFICATION 7
6. CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE MEASURES 7
7. SECURITY LEVELS 7
7.1 Security Levels 7
7.2 Setting of Security Levels 8
7.3 Communication of Security Levels 8
7.4 Guidelines relating to each Security Level 8
8. SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) 9
9. THE COMMUNICATION OF THE INFORMATION FOR MARITIME
SECURITY RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR BELIZE
REGISTERED VESSELS
9
10. TESTING OF SECURITY PLANS 9
11. DECLARATION OF SECURITY (DoS) 10
12. THREATS TO SHIPS AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA 10
13. MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY 10
14. MANNING LEVELS 11

15. ISSUANCE OF CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORDS 11
16. SECURITY RECORDS 11
17. ENFORCEMENT 12
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
ATTACHMENT 4

1. INTRODUCTION
The Guidelines are intended for shipowners/operators, Masters, Company
Security Officers, Ship Security Officers, Recognized Security Organizations,
General Safety Inspectors, the staff at IMMARBE including its Designated Offices
and other interested parties. These Guidelines are also to be found on
IMMARBE’s website www.immarbe.com.
1.1 Background
In response to the terrorist attacks of 11 th September 2001 and the perceived
risks to ships and the danger of ships being used for terrorist purposes, the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) began extensive work towards
modifying the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 (as
amended) and creating the new International Ship and Port Facility Security
(ISPS) Code.
An IMO diplomatic conference convened in December 2002 adopted a
series of amendments to SOLAS which include a new Chapter XI-2 solely
addressing ship security. A two part International Ship and Port Facility
Security (ISPS) Code was also adopted, Part A of which is mandatory and
Part B of which provides guidelines regarding the provisions of Chapter XI-
2 of SOLAS 1974, as amended, and Part A of the Code. The Code will come
into force on 1 st July 2004.
1.2 Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004, S.I. No.
90 of 2004
On 30 th April 2004, the Minister responsible for the International Merchant
Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) passed the above mentioned
Regulations giving legal effect in Belize to the ISPS Code insofar as these
relate to ship security. This Statutory Instrument (S.I.) has identified
IMMARBE as the Administration and outlines the latter’s responsibilities in
relation to ship security measures for all Belize registered vessels to which the
ISPS Code applies. IMMARBE has issued the Maritime Security Guidelines
contained herein in order to assist all concerned in the better understanding
of the way in which the security measures are being administered and
enforced in Belize. These Guidelines are by no means comprehensive and
should be read in conjunction with SOLAS Chapter XI-2, the ISPS Code as
well as the Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004.
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1.3 Application
1.3.1 The ISPS Code and Regulations apply to the following types of ships
engaged on international voyages:
passenger ships including high-speed passenger craft, cargo ships,
including high speed craft, of 500 GT or more, and to mobile offshore
drilling units. They do not apply to warships, naval auxiliaries or
other ships owned or operated by a Contracting Government and used
only on non-commercial Government service.
1.3.2 All ships referred to in 1.3.1 above will be required by 1 st July 2004 (or
other dates as mentioned in the individual provisions) to conform to
the ISPS Code and Regulations in SOLAS Chapter XI-2 which require
ship modifications, establish additional equipment, documentary,
information and operational requirements. Owners/operators are
requested to ensure that their vessels have onboard copies of Chapter
XI-2 of SOLAS, the ISPS Code as well the Guidelines contained herein.
1.3.3 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 11 – Alternative security agreements
– allows Contracting Governments to enter into bilateral or
multilateral agreements with other Contracting Governments on
alternative security arrangements covering short international voyages
on fixed routes between port facilities located within their territories.
Such agreements must be reviewed periodically and must not
compromise the level of security of other ships or port facilities not
covered by the agreement. No ship covered by such an agreement
can conduct any ship-to-ship activities with a ship not covered by
the agreement.
Owners of Belize registered vessels engaged on regular, short
international voyages e.g. ferry operators, who seek to introduce
alternative security measures should apply to IMMARBE as well as
to the governments of the ports which they serve.
1.3.4 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 12 – Equivalent security
arrangements - permits a flag state to allow a particular ship or group
of ships flying its flag to implement other security measures equivalent
to those required by the SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulations and the ISPS
Code, provided that such measures are at least as effective as those
prescribed. In the event that IMMARBE allows such security
measures, it is obliged to inform the IMO.
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Shipping companies who wish to take advantage of this provision
should consult IMMARBE regarding such equivalent security
arrangements.
1.3.5 It should be noted that, although SOLAS 1974 (as amended), the ISPS
Code and Regulations issued thereunder apply to the ships referred to
in Section 1.3.1 above, the U.S.A.’s Maritime Transportation Security
Act 2003 (MTSA) additionally requires that:
• for the purposes of establishing the applicability of the ISPS Code,
the ITC and not the Interim Scheme shall be taken into
consideration
• vessels greater than 100 GT but less than 500 GT should comply
with the MTSA requirements failing which they will be denied
entry into U.S. waters after 1 st July 2004.
Owners/operators of vessels greater than 100 GT but less than 500 GT
(ITC) trading with the United States (USA) are required to submit their
Ship Security Plans to the U.S. Coast Guard for approval. Security
Plans are to be mailed to:
Commanding Officer
Marine Safety Center
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Room 6302, Nassif Building
Washington, D.C. 20590-001
Due to the large number of Ship Security Plans under review by the
U.S. Coast Guard, Owners/operators should submit their plans
immediately so as to allow adequate time for review and approval
prior to 1 st July 2004. As we have already notified all parties
concerned, Owners/operators of such ships are required to inform
our Administration whether or not they will be calling at U.S. ports
and to confirm that they have submitted and received approval of
their Security Plans from the U.S. Coast Guard.
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2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Administration: The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize –
IMMARBE
2.2 Company: The owner of the ship, or the organization or person such as the
Manager or the Bareboat Charterer, assuming the responsibility for operation
of the ship from the ship owner, and when assuming such responsibility has
agreed in writing in accordance with ISM Declarations with the
Administration to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the
ISM Code.
2.3 Recognized Security Organization (RSO): A Security Organization with
appropriate expertise in security matters and with appropriate knowledge of
ship and port operations authorized by the Administration in relation to ISPS
Certification as shown in Section 5 below.
2.4 Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO): The person designated as
responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance
of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the Ship Security Officer
and the Company Security Officer.
2.5 Company Security Officer (CSO): The person designated by the
Company for ensuring that a Ship Security Assessment is carried out; that the
ship security plan is developed, submitted for approval and thereafter
implemented and maintained and for liaison with the port facility security
officer, ship security officer and the Administration.
2.6 Ship Security Officer (SSO): A senior officer on board the ship, who if
not the Master, is accountable to the Master and designated by the Company
as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and
maintenance of the ship security plan and for liaison with the Company
Security Officer, Port Facility Security Officer and the Administration.
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3. LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY IN BELIZE
These are to be found in Attachment 1 which shows all Linkages for Maritime
Security in Belize. Briefly:
3.1 The National Security Council (NSC) is the council which focuses on issues
with wide implications affecting the national security and economic wellbeing
of Belize.
The Director-General of IMMARBE – the Administration (ships) – as well as
the Ports Commissioner of the Belize Port Authority (BPA) – Designated
Authority (port facilities) will attend meetings of this body whenever a topic
involving Maritime Security will be addressed. The NSC’s Coordinator is
the single national contact point to interface with the IMO for maritime
security matters.
3.2 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) deals with national
emergencies, natural disaster management e.g. in relation to hurricanes etc.
within Belize. They will be kept informed by the NSC and the BPA of any
maritime security incidents which may necessitate their involvement.
3.3 The Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs
The Minister responsible for IMMARBE (the Administration) is also the
Minister of Finance and Home Affairs. The Registrar of Merchant Ships is
also the Legal Counsel for the Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs and the
Director-General of the International Financial Services Commission. Both
the aforementioned will be kept informed by the NSC’s Coordinator and the
Director-General of IMMARBE of any matters affecting maritime security in
relation to ships registered in Belize.
3.4 The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE)
This is the Administration responsible for all ships registered in Belize. As
can be seen from Attachment 1, it has direct links to the Ministry of Finance
and Home Affairs, the Registrar of Merchant Ships, the NSC, NEMO, the
Recognized Security Organizations (RSOs), Company Security Officers
(CSOs), Ship Security Officers (SSOs) as well as the Interpol office in
Belmopan (the capital of Belize). Both IMMARBE and the Belize Port
Authority (BPA) liaise with each other on all matters relating to maritime
security which may affect the other.
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IMMARBE has its own Security Committee which consists of the following
members: The Director-General, the Head of the Technical Department, the
Security Co-ordinator. Others may be co-opted to this Committee as deemed
necessary. This Committee deals with all matters relating to maritime
security for ships registered in Belize. It is convened by the Director-General.
3.5 The Belize Port Authority (BPA)
The BPA is the Designated Authority in Belize for port facilities in Belize. It
comes under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and
Communications, its Minister and its CEO. It has its own Port Security
Regulations as well as its own Guidelines.
4. THE ADMINISTRATION – IMMARBE
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and the ISPS Code place various responsibilities on the
Administration which, amongst others include:
4.1 Approving the Ship Security Plan (SSP) and relevant amendments to a
previously approved Plan.
4.2 Verifying the compliance of ships with the provisions of Chapter XI-2 and the
ISPS Code.
4.3 Issuing the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) to ships under the
Belize flag.
4.4 Exercising control and compliance measures.
4.5 The Setting of Security Levels for ships under the Belize flag.
4.6 Communication of the information required by Regulation 13 of Chapter XI-2
of SOLAS, not later than 1 st July 2004, to the IMO and to the shipping and
port industries as any changes thereto.
4.7 Testing of Ship Security Plans.
4.8 Declaration of Security.
4.9 Contact Points within the Administration to whom a Ship Security Officer, a
Company Security Officer or a Port Facility Security Officer can report
security concerns affecting a Belize registered vessel.
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4.10 Threats to ships and Other Incidents at Sea.
4.11 Manning levels, taking into account any additional workload resulting from
the implementation of the Ship Security Plan.
4.12 Issuance of Continuous Synopsis Records.
5. ISPS CERTIFICATION
IMMARBE has delegated its responsibilities in relation to the approval of Ship
Security Plans, verification of the compliance of ships with the provisions of
Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code as well as the issuance of ISSCs and Interim
ISSCs to the Recognized Security Organizations listed in Attachment 2 Page 5 for
Ship Security under paragraph 2. This list may be amended from time to time.
IMMARBE will receive from the RSOs copies of Verification Reports and all
ISSCs immediately upon issuance of same.
6. CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE MEASURES
When a Contracting Government imposes control measures on a Belize registered
vessel, whether in a port or intending to enter a port, it should contact IMMARBE
without delay in order to enable IMMARBE to fully liaise with them.
7. SECURITY LEVELS
7.1 Security Levels
Part A of the ISPS Code defines three Security Levels for international use.
These are:
Security Level 1 -
Security Level 2 -
Security Level 3 -
normal, the level at which ships and port facilities
normally operate.
heightened, the level applying for as long as there
is a heightened risk of a security incident.
exceptional, the level applying for the period of
time when there is the probable or imminent risk
of a security incident.
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7.2 Setting of Security Levels
A ship is required to act upon the security levels set by Contracting
Governments. IMMARBE will set security levels and provide security level
information and any changes thereto to ships flying the Belize flag. Masters
of all ships are required to acknowledge receipt of IMMARBE’s
instructions to change to Security Level 2 or 3. If such instructions are
issued whilst a ship is in port or intends to enter a port of a Contracting
Government, the ship must advise, without delay, the relevant Contracting
Government and the Port Facility Security Officer of the situation.
However, prior to entering a port or whilst in a port within the territory of a
Contracting Government, a Belize registered ship may be required by the
Contracting Government to set a higher security level than that set by
IMMARBE. If a ship is at a security level which is different to that of the
Port or Coastal State’s waters in which it sails, then the ship will set the
higher security level when so advised.
IMMARBE will consider the following when setting the appropriate security
level:
• the degree that the threat information is credible
• the degree that the threat information is corroborated
• the degree that the threat information is specific or imminent
• the potential consequences of such a security incident
• the relevance of the information to the ship’s operating area
7.3 Communication of Security Levels
IMMARBE will maintain an up-to-date database with all the current contact
details for Companies and ships. Any changes thereto must be notified to
IMMARBE immediately by the Owner/operator. Normally, the setting of
security levels will be communicated by IMMARBE by email to the Company
Security Officer(s) (CSO) and to the Ship Security Officer (s) (SSO) unless
IMMARBE is notified otherwise in advance.
7.4 Guidelines relating to each Security Level
The measures which might be taken at each of the Security Levels outlined by
the ISPS Code are contained in Attachment 3. These guidelines are the same
as those issued by the International Chamber of Shipping.
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8. SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)
Those ships which are required to be fitted with a ship security alert system on 1 st
July 2004 or not later than the first survey of the radio installation thereafter and
those not later than by the first survey of the radio installation after 1 st July 2006 in
compliance with SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 6 are required to ensure that it
transmits the alert to the Company. Upon receipt of an alert, the Company
through the Company Security Officer (CSO) must notify IMMARBE. Such
notification will include the name and the location of the ship whose SSAS has been
activated in order to enable IMMARBE to immediately notify the State(s) in the
vicinity of which the ship is presently operating. The communication between the
Company and IMMARBE will be maintained until it is verified that the situation has
returned to normal.
The Company must notify IMMARBE of the type of security alert system that will be
used on a ship in order to comply with Regulation 6.
9. THE COMMUNICATION OF THE INFORMATION FOR MARITIME
SECURITY RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR BELIZE
REGISTERED VESSELS
9.1 The communication of the information relating to the Administration
required by SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 13 which has been
communicated to the IMO and is posted on IMMARBE’s website is contained
in Attachment 2.
9.2 The Contact Points within IMMARBE to whom a Ship Security Officer (SSO),
or a Company Security Officer (CSO), or a Port Facility Security Officer
(PFSO) can report security concerns affecting a Belize registered vessel are
contained in Attachment 2 Pages 3 & 4 under paragraphs 1.4 and 1.5.
10. TESTING OF SECURITY PLANS
IMMARBE may, to the extent considered appropriate, test the effectiveness of the
Ship Security Plans, or of amendments to such Plans, which have been approved by
RSOs on their behalf. In such an event, IMMARBE will inform the CSO of the
selected ship of their intention in order to co-ordinate the testing.
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11. DECLARATION OF SECURITY (DoS)
11.1 The main purpose of a Declaration of Security (DoS) is to ensure that
agreement is reached between the ship and the port facility (or between
ships) as to the respective security measures each will undertake in
accordance with the provisions of their respective approved Security Plans.
11.2 The DoS can be completed when the Master or SSO deem it necessary or
when the Contracting Government of the port facility require same.
IMMARBE may also request the completion of a DoS in which case the SSO
or PFSO should acknowledge receipt of the request and discuss appropriate
security measures.
11.3 It is likely that a DoS will be requested in any of the following circumstances:
• at higher security levels
• when a ship has a higher security level than a port facility, or another
ship which it interfaces
• for ship/port interface or ship-to-ship activities that pose a higher risk
to persons, property or the environment for reasons specific to that
ship, including its cargo or passengers or circumstances of the port
facility.
12. THREATS TO SHIPS AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA
Our Guidelines as to the considerations and measures which might be taken in
relation to the abovementioned topic are contained in Attachment 4.
13. MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It should be borne in mind at all times that the Master of a ship has the ultimate
responsibility for the safety and security of the ship. Nothing in these Guidelines or
the SSP is intended to constrain the Master to take or execute any decision which, in
his professional judgement is necessary to maintain the safety and security of the
ship. Therefore, if in the professional judgement of the Master, a conflict between
any safety and security requirements applicable to the ship arises, the Master should
give precedence to measures intended to maintain the safety of the ship and take
such temporary security measures as he deems best after consideration of all the
relevant circumstances.
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14. MANNING LEVELS
The Company should take into consideration any additional workload which may
result from the implementation of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) in order to ensure
that the ship is sufficiently and effectively manned and that the additional workload
generated by compliance with the Code is compatible with the international work
hour regulations. The Company should consider the use of suitable contracted
personnel for short periods of time to supplement the ship’s security force in order
to provide adequate protection in certain circumstances.
15. ISSUANCE OF CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORDS (CSRs)
15.1 IMMARBE will issue CSRs upon application by the owner/operator. These
will be couriered directly to the latter who shall be responsible for
reimbursement of the courier charges to IMMARBE by paying these to the
relevant Deputy Registrar/Agent of the ship for onward transmission to
IMMARBE.
15.2 The CSR will be issued in the English language and must be available for
inspection onboard at all times.
15.3 In the event of any changes, the Company or the Master of the ship is
authorized to amend the CSR on the form provided to reflect the changes.
However, IMMARBE must be informed of such changes immediately.
15.4 Upon receipt of notification of any changes, IMMARBE will issue a revised,
updated CSR within three months.
15.5 If a ship is transferred to another flag, the Company is required to notify
IMMARBE immediately so as to enable IMMARBE to forward a copy of the
CSR to the new flag State covering the period during which the ship was
under the Belize flag.
16. SECURITY RECORDS
With regard to the guidance required to be given by the Administration in
accordance with Part A Section 10 of the ISPS Code, IMMARBE has decided that
Security Records should be kept for a minimum period of 5 years.
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17. ENFORCEMENT
17.1 In accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship
Security) Regulations, 2004:
• Both the Company and the Master will be guilty of an offence if a ship
which is required to comply with the Regulation of SOLAS Chapter XI-
2 and the ISPS Code proceeds or attempts to proceed to sea on or after
1 st July 2004 unless there is in force a valid ISSC or Interim ISSC.
• Any contravention or breach of these Regulations will be subject to the
provisions of the Registration of Merchant Ships (Disciplinary)
Regulations, 1999 S.I. 56/99. These provide, amongst other matters,
for the imposition of written warnings, penalties, fines, cancellation of
registration documents and suspension or revocation of authority.
17.2 In our Circular Warning on ISPS Code Compliance dated 5 th April 2004 as
well as in earlier circulars issued in 2003, we drew attention to the serious
consequences of non-compliance with the ISPS Code by 1 st July 2004:
• Vessels will be detained by Port State Control authorities and may be
denied entrance to/departure from ports and subjected to in-depth
inspections, quite apart from the disciplinary actions against vessels
and companies which IMMARBE will be forced to take in such cases.
• By way of reinforcement, our Administration will issue Prohibition
from Sailing Notices to all vessels which have not complied as at 1 st
July 2004 and will publish such information to the Port State Control
Authorities.
In case any further clarifications are required, kindly contact our Security Coordinator at
security@immarbe.com.
We wish all seafarers safe voyages.
Angelo Mouzouropoulos FICS, FCI Arb.
21 st May 2004
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LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY
ATTACHMENT 1
NSC
Ministry of Finance and
Budget Management
Registrar of Merchant Ships
Ministry of Health and
Communications
Administration (ISPS Code)
IMMARBE
NEMO
Designated Authority (ISPS Code)
BPA
Recognized
Security
Organizations
Company
Security
Officers
Ship Security
Officers
Company Security
Officers
Port Facilities
Security Officers
Recognized
Security
Organizations
Ships’ Security Officers
Ambulance
Medical Department
BDF
BTB
Civil Aviation Department
Customs Department
Department of the
Environment
Fire Brigade
Immigration Department
Police Department
Ships’ Agents
Interpol-Belmopan

ATTACHMENT 2
MARITIME SECURITY FOR BELIZE
INFORMATION FOR THE IMO AND AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES AND SHIPS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 REGULATION 13
IN RELATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION – SHIPS ONLY
• WITH REGARD TO PARAGRAPH 1.1 the name and contact details of the
Administration responsible for ships is:
International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE)
Marine Towers,
Suite 204, 2 nd Floor,
Newtown Barracks,
Belize City,
Belize
Central America
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
Security Email address:
General Email address:
Contact Persons:
Angelo Mouzouropoulos:
Libardo Brú:
Annette Garel:
Rogelio Ruiz:......
security@immarbe.com
immarbe@btl.net
Director-General
Mobiles: +501-610-1038 (when he is in Belize only)
+44-(0)7740 855554 (when he is outside of Belize)
Head of Technical Department
Mobile: +501-610-2155
Head of Registration Department
Mobile: +501-610-1071
Security Coordinator
Mobile: +501-610-5419
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ATTACHMENT 2
• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.3, kindly note that under our guidelines,
the Company will receive the ship-to-shore security alert and will notify our
Administration immediately. The names and contact details of those in our
Administration who have been designated to be available at all times to receive and act
upon ship-to-shore security alerts from Belize registered vessels are:
Contact Person(s):
Daniel Swasey:
Security email:
Security Coordinator
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419
Libardo Brú:
Security email:
Head of Technical Department
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155
• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.4, the names and contact details of those
who have been designated to be available at all times to receive and act upon any
communications from Contracting Governments exercising control and compliance
measures:
Contact Person(s):
Daniel Swasey:
Security email:
Security Coordinator
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419
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ATTACHMENT 2
Libardo Brú:
Security email:
Head of Technical Department
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155
• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.5, the names and contact details of those
who have been designated to be available at all times to provide advice or assistance to
ships and to whom ships can report any security concerns are:
Contact Person(s):
Daniel Swasey:
Security email:
Security Coordinator
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419
Libardo Brú:
Security email:
Head of Technical Department
security@immarbe.com
Marked for his attention.
During office hours:
Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048
+501-223-5031 +501-223-5070
+501-223-5047 +501-223-5087
+501-223-1237
+501-223-1356
After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155
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ATTACHMENT 2
• The list of Recognized Security Organizations approved by our Administration is as
follows:
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)
Gregory Shark
Managing Director
45 Eisenhower Drive
Paramus, N.J.
07652
Tel: 1-201-226-5319
Fax: 1-201-226-5314
E-mail: abs-worldhq@eagle.org
BUREAU VERITAS (BV)
Jean-Francios Fauduet
Deputy Manager
17 Bis, Place Des Reflects
F - 92400 Courbvevoie France
Tel: 33-1-4291-5289
Fax: 33-1-4291-5293
E-mail: jean-francois.fauduet@bureauveritas.com
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY (CCS)
Cao Di
General Manager
9 th Floor, A. Building, Century Square
99 Wang Fujing Avenue, Beijing
Postcode: 100006, China
Tel: 86-10-6513-6633
Fax: 86-10-6513-6694
E-mail: rt@ccs.org.cn
CHINA CORPORATION REGISTER OF SHIPPING (CR)
Y. C. Chu
President
8 TH Fl., 103, Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3
Taipei 104,
Republic of China
Tel: 8862-2506-2711
Fax: 8862-2507-4722
Email: cr.tp@crclass.org.tw
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CLASSNK (NK)
(Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)
T. Akahori
Managing Director
4-7, Kioi-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku
Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel: 813-5226-2038
Fax: 813-5226-2039
E-mail: xad@.or.jp
CYPRUS BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Chris Socratous
Managing Director
Corner Sp. Araouzou & Koumantarias Street
Tonia Court Two, 2 nd Floor,
P. O. Box 50214,
Limassol, CY 3602, Cyprus
Tel: +357 25 376418 or +357 25 356432
Fax: +357 25 356432 or +357 25 373085
Email: cbs@cbs.com.cy
DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV)
Ana Olaverri
Flag Liason Coordinator
70 Grand Avenue, Suite 106
River Edge, N.J. 076651
Tel: 1-201-343-0800
Fax: 1-201-343-4601
E-mail: NewYork@dnv.com
FERRIBY MARINE (AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR ISM CODE AND ISPS CODE)
Captain Graham Botterill
57 Prestongate,
Hessle, East Yorkshire
HU13 ORD United Kingdom
Tel: 44-1482-640-232
Fax: 44-1482-644-423
Email: enquiries@ferriby-marine.com
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GERMANISCHER LLOYD (GL)
Fritz Grannemann
Director
Borsetzen 32/35
D-20456 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: 4940-3614-9189
Fax: 4940-3614-9200
Email: headoffice@gl-group.com
HELLENIC REGISTER OF SHIPPING (HRS)
Konstantinos Chiou
Managing Director
23 Akti Miaouli
185 35 Piraeus, Greece
Tel: 30201-422-1900
Fax: 30201-422-1913
E-mail: hrs@hrs.gr
ISTHMUS BUREAU SHIPPING
Alex Orillac
Managing Director
Williamson Place La Boca, Bldg 0764-F Balboa Panama
Tel: 507-211-2122
Fax: 507-211-2273
E-mail: ibs@ibs.com.pa
INSPECTION Y CLASSIFICACION MARITIMA (INCL)
Chris Socratous
Managing Director
Corner Sp. Araouzou & Koumantarias Street
Tonia Court Two, 2 nd Floor,
P. O. Box 50214,
Limassol, CY 3602, Cyprus
Tel: +357 25 376418 or +357 25 356432
Fax: +357 25 356432 or +357 25 373085
Email: cbs@cbs.com.cy
KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING (KRS)
Soon-Myung Sul
General Manager
23-7 Jang-Dong
Yuseong-Gu, Yuseong
P. O. Box 29
Daejeon, Korea 305-600
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Tel: 82-42-869-9330
Fax: 82-42-8626015
Email: kkh7372@krs.co.kr
Statutory Matters Head Office
jwkim@venus.krs.co.kr
Sae-Dong Lee New York Office
nyk-kr@worldnet.att.
LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPPING (LRS)
C. M. Magill
Head of External Affairs
71 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 4BS, England
Tel: 44-207-423-2789
Fax: 44-207-423-2213
E-mail: mike.magill@lr.org
MARITIME TECHNICAL SYSTEMS & SERVICES LTD. (MTSS)
Mr. Lee A. Del Pan
General Manager
P.O. Box 3382 Manila
501 Don Alfonso Condominium
U.N. Avenue Corner L. Guerrero St.
Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Tel: 632 5220066 or 632 5210180
Fax: 632 5210367 or 632 3380682
Email: survey@rjdelpan.com.ph; lee@rjdelpan.com.ph
MARDEN MARINE SECURITY PTE LTD.
Allen Walters
President
101 Cecil Street, #22-01
Tong Eng Building
Singapore 069533
Tel: 656-224-4312
Fax: 656-224-6230
E-mail: mmsecurity@pacific.net.sg
PANAMA MARITIME QUALITY SERVICES INC.
Capt. Jose Delgado
P.O. Box 55-1849,
Republic of Panama
Panama Maritime Building,
Calle e, No. 30
San Francisco, Panama, R.O.P.
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Tel: 507-226-6555
Fax: 507-226-5825
E-mail: pmds@sinfo.net
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POLSKI REGISTER STATKOW (PRS)
Karol Pomorski
Bureau for External Co-Operation, Manager
Al. Gen Jzozefa Hallera 126
80-146 Gdansk, Poland
Tel: 4858-346-1700
Fax: 4858-346-0392
E-mail: k.pomorski@prs.pl
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE S.P.A. (RINA)
Mr. Antonio Pingiori
Marine Management Director
Via Corsica, 12-16128, Genova, Italy
Tel: 39 010 53851
Fax: 39 010 5351000
Email: info@rina.org
RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER (RS)
Igor Ponomarev
Vice President
8, Dvortsovaya Nab.
191186, St. Petersburg
Russian Federation
Tel: 781-2314-0743
Fax: 781-2-314-1087
E-mail: pobox@rs-head.spb.ru
E-mail: 004@rs-head.spb.ru
SHIPPING REGISTER OF UKRAINE (SRU)
Mr. Vladimir Sevriukov
Director General
Sagaydachnogo Street. 10, Kiev, 04070, Ukraine
Tel: 38 044 417 10 28
Fax: 38 044 416 32 89
Email: admin@shipregistr.kiev.ua
All the abovementioned Recognized Security Organizations have been authorized:
(a) to review and approve ship security plans, or of amendments to a previously approved
plan
(b) to carry out verification of ships
(c) to issue International Ship Security Certificates and subsequent endorsements
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• WITH REGARD TO PARAGRAPH 5, no agreements under Regulation 11 have been
concluded.
• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 6, at present, no equivalent security
arrangements have been approved by the Administration under Regulation 12.
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GUIDELINES REGARDING THREATS TO SHIPS
AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA
Our Guidelines as to the considerations and measures which might be taken in
relation to threats to ships and other incidents at sea are as follows:
1. Our advice concerning actions which might be taken at each of the
security levels 1 to 3 are contained in Section 7of the Guidelines and
Attachment 3 thereof.
2. General
At sea, ships are most vulnerable to attack while sailing near land and
passing through narrow channels where maneuverability is limited.
Pirates might steal any valuable item on a ship or even the ship itself.
Carrying large sums of money on board should be avoided if possible. If
pirates learn about such funds, it may invite an attack.
Pirates have been known to monitor communications. Therefore,
discussions regarding information about a ship’s cargo or valuables
should be avoided. Crewmembers going shore should also be advised not
to discuss details about a Ship’s cargo or itinerary.
Smaller ships and ships with fewer crewmembers are more vulnerable to
attack. To compensate, owners/operators may wish to consider
implementing additional security measures and/or installing appropriate
surveillance and detection equipment, such as closed circuit surveillance
systems, which may be monitored from a central location.
Early detection provides an opportunity to sound alarms, implement
security procedures, contact authorities for assistance, illuminate a suspect
craft, and take evasive maneuvers. Maintaining vigilance and enhancing
security measures and procedures are the best deterrents to avoid an
attack. In case of an imminent attack, the Master/SSO should contact
the CSO and he in turn must notify our Administration immediately.
Pirates may feign distress as a trick to get close to a ship. As a
consequence, any ship – including junks, fishing boats, pleasure boats,
and dhows – should be considered as a potential threat.
If a Master determines it is necessary to invite people onboard, only one
person should be transferred at a time. The individual should be carefully
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searched. Security should be at a high level of alert with lookouts
maintained on all sides of the ship.
The following are additional security guidelines for consideration:
• Brief crewmembers on the risks of being attacked by pirates or
armed bandits.
• Secure the bridge, engine room, steering gear compartments,
officers’ cabins, and crew accommodations.
• Carefully plan any response to an apparent attack and ensure the
crew is appropriately trained.
• If possible, avoid high-risk areas and bottlenecks.
• Consider delaying the ship’s arrival if there is a high threat from
piracy at a port and if a berth is not immediately available so as to
minimize the ship’s vulnerability whilst awaiting its turn to berth.
3. Security Measures at Sea
When approaching or sailing through high-risk areas:
• Augment bridge watches and lookouts.
• Establish additional watches on the stern and where there are
visual and radar “blind spots”.
• Equip watches with low-light binoculars and/or night-vision
goggles.
• When monitoring nearby ships, give additional attention to small
craft matching the speed of the ship or traveling parallel to the ship.
• Ensure someone responsible for communications remains on duty.
• Maintain radio communications with appropriate shore and naval
authorities.
If a suspicious ship at sea approaches in a threatening manner:
• Increase speed and alter course if safe to do so.
• Not to allow the ship to come alongside; do not respond to
messages by radio, light, or hailing.
• Note details of the threatening ship and video or photograph the
ship if possible.
• At night, switch off the weather deck lighting; direct searchlights at
the approaching ship.
• Keep personnel clear of the weather deck.
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4. In the event the ship is seized by pirates etc.
• Remain calm and direct others to do the same; do not resist armed
pirates unless there is a clear life-threatening situation.
• Ensure the safety of the ship and personnel according to maritime
practice.
• Initiate Security Alarm, if possible.
• Broadcast a distress message, if possible.
• Offer reasonable cooperation; try to establish a reasonable rapport.
• Try to identify the number of attackers.
• Attempt to increase the number of egress points.
• Attempt to determine the demands of the hijackers, as well as
potential deadlines.
• Use secure communications if available for negotiators to talk with
the hijackers.
• The Master and crew should not attempt to negotiate with the
hijackers unless directed by authorities.
Following an attack, you shall submit immediately to the CSO and to
IMMARBE a report which shall include information on the identity and
location of the ship, any injuries or damage, a description of the attackers
and other material information.
5. Terrorism
You should be aware that:
• Maritime Authorities are concerned that a ship might be turned
into a weapon not unlike the jetliners that were crashed into the
World Trade Centre in New York. A ship could also be used to
smuggle a weapon of mass destruction to a port, which is then
detonated.
• A suspected member of the Al Quaeda terrorism network
attempted to enter Canada illegally using a container which had
been modified with a bed, battery-powered heater, toilet, and
enough water for the three week voyage to Toronto.
• Terrorists may attempt to gain access to a ship by infiltration or
assault. In preparation for an attack involving the maritime
industry, terrorists are likely to conduct surveillance of potential
targets.
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6. If your ship is operating in the territorial sea or has communicated an
intention to enter the territorial sea of a Contracting Government where a
threat exists, you should receive advice from the relevant maritime
authorities concerning special security measures.
YOU ARE REMINDED THAT THE ABOVE ARE ONLY GUIDELINES AND
ARE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE REGULATIONS IN SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2,
THE ISPS CODE, THE REGISTRATION OF MERCHANT SHIPS (SHIP
SECURITY) REGULATIONS 2004 AS WELL AS TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 13 OF THE GUIDELINES “MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY.”
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