Circulars issued by Flag States
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda/International Shipping Register
SOLAS
2013-006(Rev.1) | Ship security and ISPS |
2013-005(Rev.1) | Maintaining the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) File |
2013-03rev.2 | Piracy and Armed Robbery |
2012-013(Rev.1) | Guidelines on Stowaways |
STCW
2021-003(REV.1) | Certificate of Proficiency as Ship Security Offcer |
2013-001(Rev 4) | Security Training for Seafarers |
2012-003(Rev 2) | Transitional provisions relating to the 2010 STCW Amendments |
Bahamas
Bahamas/The Bahamas Maritime Authority
Marine Notice
MN 72 ver1.2 | Carriage of Armed Persionnel for Vessel Protection |
MN 71 ver.1.1 | Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships |
MN 48 ver1.1 | Contnuous Synopsis Records |
MN 47 ver1.1 | ISPS Code |
MN 45 ver1.1 | Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPUBs) |
MN 26 ver2.0 | Safety Familiarization and Basic Training, Instruction and Certification |
MN 20 ver1.0 | TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS |
MN 19 ver1.0 | STCW 2010 Amendments |
MN 13 ver2.2 | Cpountries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10 |
MN 12 ver1.1 | Approval of STCW Training |
MN 11 ver1.0 | Layup Requirements |
MN 08 ver1.0 | Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements |
MN 05 ver1.0 | Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents |
MN 04 ver2.3 | Reporting Requirements |
MN 02 ver1.5 | Authorized Classification Societies |
MN 01 ver1.6 | Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices |
Technical Alert
14-08 | List of Companies and Training Providers approved by The Bahamas Maritime Authority to conduct training and/or instruction |
14-06 | United States Coast Guard Port Security Advisory 2-14 |
Information Bulletins
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bulletins – Barbados Maritime Ship Registry
Information Bulletin
Bulletin
Belgium
Sheeppvaat/FOD Mobiliteit/Koopvaardij
Belize
Bermuda
Bermuda Ship Registry - Department of Maritime Administration
BERMUDA SHIPPING NOTICE
2022-012 | Piracy Counter Measures |
2019-05 | Extended Periods Out Of Service – Lay Up |
2011-015 | OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND ISSUE OF ENDORSEMENTS |
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Shipping Notice
Guidance Note
Comoros
Commonwealth of Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry
Marine Safety Circular
CD-MSC 25-03 Rev01 |
International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) |
CD-MSC 24-03 Rev01 |
Maritime Security Training for Company Security Officers and Ship Security Officers |
CD-MSC 20-03 Rev01 |
SHIP’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER |
CD-MSC 11-04 Rev01 | COMBINED PROCEDURES FOR SHIP SECURITY PLANS APPROVAL AND ISPS CODE VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION |
CD-MSC 09-04 Rev01 |
IMO ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTATION |
CD-MSC 08-04 Rev02 |
ISPS CODE INTERIM CERTIFICATION |
CD-MSC 07-01 Rev01 |
Reporting Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks |
CD-MSC 02-08 Rev01 |
TRAINING OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS (CSO) |
CD-MSC 01-08 Rev01 |
IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME |
CD-MSC 01-06 Rev01 |
SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM GUIDELINES |
CD-MSC 01-05 Rev01 |
PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO SHIP SECURITY PLANS |
Cook Islands
Circular
Curacao
Directorate of Shipping and Maritime Affairs
DSMA INFORMATION BULLETIN
11 | Emergency Points of Contact Maritime Authority of Curacao (MAC) |
7 | Ship Security Reporting System |
Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus / Deputy Ministry of Shipping
Circular
Denmark
DMA RO circular
DMA No.007 Rev.02 | ISPS and SSAS |
Technical Regulation 6 of 2004 | Technical regulation on administration of the Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on enhancing ship and port facility security ※ Annex |
Technical Regulation 5 of 2003 | Technical regulation on stowaways on board ships |
Georgia
Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia
Circular
Circ. No. 011 / CIRC / FSI 006 |
Delegation of Authority |
Circ. No. 010 / FSI 006 |
Procedures of Marine Incident/Casualty Reporting & Investigation on Vessels Registered under Georgian Flag |
Circ. No. 006 / FSI 003 | Ship’s Security System (SSAS) Test Procedures For a Vessel registered under Georgian Flag |
Circ. No. 006 / IR 003 |
Change of Maritime Transport Agency Contact Details |
Gibraltar
Gibraltar Maritime Administration
Shipping Guidance Notice
Shipping Information Notice
020 | Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certification & Training |
Greece
Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy
2342.7-2/83596/2019 | DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL ( SECURITY MEASURES IN GULF OF OMAN ) |
Hong Kong
Marine Department Notice
No.91 | Access to Ships and Port Facilities |
No.89 | Port Operation Procedures for the Implementation of the ISPS Code |
No.76 | Publication of Maritime Security Levels |
Shipping Information Notice
Security and Quality Advisory
Security Related Information
India
Directorate General of Shipping : Govt Of India (dgshipping.gov.in)
Merchant Shipping Notice
No. 13 of 2024 |
Procedure & Requirements for Pre-Arrival Nortification of Security (PANS) to Enter the Indian Port Facilities-reg. |
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPIING ORDER
No. 15 of 2022 |
Non-operational Automatic Identification System(AIS) on ships in Indian |
Ireland
Marine Notice
Isle of Man
MANX SHIPPING NOTICE
Jordan
Kiribati
Marine Circular
Kuwait
Marine Circular
KSN/MTD Circ.4 | Conditiions & guidance for (Lay Up) of Kuwaiti Registered Vessel |
Liberia
Marine Security Advisory
07/2023 | |
03/2023 | Gulf of Guineca-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents |
09/2022 | |
02/2021 | |
02/2020 | |
03/2019 | Attacks, hijackings, and kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes Seas |
04/2018 | |
03/2017 | |
04/2012 | Pirates Increase Targeting of Vulnerable Ships |
02/2010 | SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS) |
03/2009 | Requirements for Personnel Identification, Access and Escorts in US Ports |
02/2009 | |
04/2007 | ISPS ANNUAL SECURITY EXERCISE |
Marine Notice
ADM-008 Rev.06/12 | IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme |
REP-004 Rev.06/12 | Reporting Incidents of Armed Attacks, Piracy and Robbery |
RLM-118 06/12 | Requirements for Merchant Marine Personnel Certificate |
ISM-003 Rev.06/12 | Harmonized International Safety Management (ISM) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Audits |
ISP-004 Rev.07/20 | Stowaways |
ISP-002 Rev.09/24 | Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). |
iSP-001 Rev.10/21 | International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS code) |
SEA-005 Rev.12/08 | Amendments to the STCW, 1978, as amended, regarding the training and certification of ship security officers (SSO) |
Marine Operation Note
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Maritime Administration
Circular
Madeira(Portugal)
Circular
No 32 Rev.4 |
This document is for information only and is not intended to interpret or replace the legal referenced documents published by official sources |
Malaysia
MALAYSIA SHIPPING NOTICE
Malta
Merchant Shipping Notice
Technical Notices
SLS.10 Rev.3 + Annex 1&2 | INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE |
IRO.4 Rev.1 | ATTENDANCE DURING SURVEYS, AUDITS, VERIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS HELD IN MALTA |
Marshall Islands
Marine Regulations
MI-118 | REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER CERTIFICATION |
Marine Safety Advisory
NO.35-16 | COMPLETING THE CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN UNITED STATES PORTS ※ CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST |
Marine Notice
No.1-002-1(Feb/2024) | List of Office and Service Locations |
NO.2-011-39 (Apr/2019) | Piracy, Armed Robbery, and the Use of Armed Security |
NO. 2-011-20 (11/14) | Notice of Intended Entry into Port. |
No.2-011-19(Mar/2023) | Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). |
No.2-011-18(Jan/2023) | Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). |
No.2-011-16(Feb/2022) | International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code |
Marine Guideline
Ship Security Advisory
No.07-24(27 Aug 2024) | COMPLIANCE WITH SHIP SECURITY PLAN AND EXCUTION OF SHIP SECURTY OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILIES |
No.09-22(19 Aug 2023) | CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR VESSELS ARRIVING AT UNITED STATES PORTS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES |
NO.07-22 | INCREASED RISK OF DRUG TRAFFICKING FROM SOUTH AMERICA |
No.05-24(6 Aug 2024) | GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICT ISRAEL |
Mauritius
Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA)
Marine Notice
Myanmar
Department of Marine Administration
Shipping Circular
Directive
10/2014 | Ship Seeurity Alert System (SSAS) |
Notification
8 /2017 | Special measures to enhance Maritime Securit |
Netherlands
ItoS Version 1 | General information and decisions |
Version 3.3 | Consolidated interpretations of the Security Rules and Regulations by the Netherlands Shipping Inspectoreate |
Version 3.1 | Consolidated interpretations |
Version 3 | Change to Ship Security Plans |
Norway
Regulations
22 June 2004 No.972(amd by 7 Nov 2023 1800) | On security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy measures and the use of force on board ships and mobile offshore drilling units (Security Regulations) |
Circular
Palau
Palau International Ship Registry
Instruction
INSTRUCTION | INSTRUCTION AND PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF CSR |
Marine Notice
Marine Circular
Panama
Circular
(issued by General Director of Seafarers)
MMN-18/2021(May 2024) | SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 GLOBAL COVERAGE) |
MMN-07/2021 | STANDARD GUIDE OF FACTS ON BOARD A PANAMA FLAG SHIP, IN CASES OF THEFT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, NATURAL DEATH, SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE. |
DGMM-028-2014 UCYC | EMERGENCY, SAFETY & SECURITY TRAINING |
MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR
Philippines
OFFIICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
OTS Circular
MARINA Circular
MARINA Advisory
San marino
San Marino Policy Letter
SMPL-2023-SEC-004 | San Marino Ship Register SMSR Maritime Security |
SMPL-2021-SEC-014 | Maritime Security |
Singapore
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore/MPA
Shipping CircularsSouth Africa
Marine Notice
St. Kitts & Nevis
ST KITTS & NEVIS INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY
Maritime Circular
No. MC/119/22 | REMOTE SURVEY GUIDANCES |
No. MC/110/21 | REVIEW OF THE HIGH RISK AREA (HRA) FOR PIRECY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN |
No. MC/57/13 | SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING (ALL SEAFARERS) & SECURITY TRAINING (SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES) |
No. MC/47/12 | Procedure for reporting on acts of violence against seafarers |
No. MC/31/09 | Port Security, Passage Planning and Piracy |
No. MC/29/09 | Continuous Synopsis Records |
No. MC/15/09(Rev.1) | SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) |
No. MC/09/09 | Transfer of Class - Recognised Organisation |
No. MC/05/09 | IMO Vessel & Company Numbering & caribship Identity Numbers |
St.Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Maritime Administration
ISPS
ISM
ISM 010 |
CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS |
STCW
Anti-piracy
Tuvalu
Home - Tuvalu Ship Registry (tvship.com)
Maritime Circulars
MC-8/2013/1 |
PROCEDURE FOR LAY UP |
MC-7/2013/1 |
REMINDER FOR SECURITY RELATED TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS |
MC-22/2012/1V4 |
IMO UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME FOR SHIP / COMPANY / REGISTERED OWNER |
MC-8/2011/1 |
CONTACT DETAILS FOR RECIPIENTS OF MARITIME SECURITY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS |
MC-5/2011/1 |
STCW AMENDMENTS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1 JANUARY 2012 Annex 1 / 2 |
MC-10/2010/12/3 |
CARRIAGE OF FIREARMS & EMPLOYMENT OF ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR DEFENSE AGAINST PIRACY |
MC-4/2010/12/2 |
UPDATES TO ISSUES RELATING TO PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA AND OTHER HIGH RISK AREAS |
MC-3/2010/12/3(Rev. Oct 2024) |
SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) |
MC-3/2010/12/2 |
SHIP SECURITY LEVEL |
MC-2/2010/12/2 |
INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE Annex 1 |
MC-2/2010/1 |
GUIDELINES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 AND ISPS CODE Annex 1 / 2 |
MC-4/2007/12/2 |
CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) |
United Kingdom
Maritime and Coast guard Agency
Collection
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
SI 2019 No. 0308 | The Ship and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 |
MERCHANT SHIPPING NOTICE
MSN 1865(M) Amendment 1 | Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions. |
MARITIME GUIDANCE NOTE
MGN 426(M) | External Access to Means of Escape |
Vanuatu
Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited
Fleet Safety Letter
Safety Maritime Bulletins
VMS MB 110 |
Background to the New Security Requirements. |