Marine Operations Note: 04/2004 - Documentation of ISPS Code, part B Compliance

13 April 2004

MARINE OPERATIONS NOTE: 4/2004

RE: Documentation of ISPS Code, part B Compliance

Dear Owner/Operator:

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code model format for the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) does not include a reference to compliance with ISPS Code, part B. Recognizing that certain Port States will require documentation of compliance with part B, this Administration has included the following statement in its Ship Security Plan Letter of Approval:

“This is to inform you that the review of the Ship Security Plan has been completed

satisfactorily. The Ship Security Plan is approved under the provisions of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, and International Ship and Port

Facility Security Code,

part A part B

for the:

This letter should be placed in the front of the vessel’s Ship Security Plan or other suitable location where it may be examined upon request of duly authorized officers of a Contracting Government.”

This statement documents that this Administration has verified the SSP applies the relevant provisions of part B of the ISPS Code.

We suggest that you provide a copy of this Marine Operations Note to your Master’s with instructions to place it with the ISSC for presentation to Port State Control authorities, if needed.

For additional information, please contact Mr. Pini Shwartz as +1 703 251 2405 or email:

security@liscr.com

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