Marine Security Bulletin - Security Level in the Libyan Port of Tobruk

Subject: Security Level in the Libyan Port of Tobruk

November 2023

Reference: IMO Circular Letter No.4802 - Attached

Dear Shipowner/Operator/Master:

As per the attached IMO circular letter No. 4802, the Libyan Ports & Maritime Transport Authority has informed the IMO that the Security Level in the port of Tobruk has been increased to Security level 2 in accordance with the implementation of the ISPS code.

As per the circular letter No.4802, ALL Liberian registered vessels calling in the Libyan Port of Tobruk shall raise security level to 2 and implement specific protective measures in the ship security plan and acknowledge receipt of the instruction on change of security level.

Reminder: No Liberian registered vessel shall operate at a Security Level lower than that of a port facility. Additionally, the Master has the Overriding Authority to increase the security measures of the vessel at anytime to protect the safety and Security of the vessel.

For more information please contact the Maritime Security Department at telephone +1 7030790 3434, email security@liscr.com.

Office of the Senior Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs

Republic of Liberia

22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200 Dulles, Virginia 20166 USA

D: +1 571 495 5944 / O: +1 703 790 3434 / F: +1 703 790 5655 Email: Security@liscr.com www.liscr.com

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Telephone: +44 (0)20 7735 7611 Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3210

Circular Letter No.4802

7 November 2023

To: All IMO Members

Intergovernmental organizations

Non-governmental organizations in consultative status

Subject: Communication from the Government of the State of Libya

The Government of the State of Libya has sent the attached communication, dated 7 November 2023, with the request that it be circulated by the Organization.

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