ISPS Code
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
ISPS Code
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
Gulf of Guinea – Bridge Cards
OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) initiative to issue Quick reference bridge cards for managing piracy / armed attacks against ships in the West African / Gulf of Guinea Sea…
US Maritime (US MARAD) updates its Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden, and Persian Gulf Security Advisories
The US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (US MARAD) has revised its advisory for the Gulf of Guinea (see 2021-002-Gulf of Guinea-Piracy/Armed Robbery …
BMP WA New publication (5th)
Industry organisations, supported by government and military organisations, have worked together to produce a new publication that will help mariners detect, deter and delay external …
Panama Flag | MMC 359 – Guidance for the implementation and certification of the ISPS
Please be informed of the new Merchant Marine Circular MMC-359: Guidance for the implementation and certification of the ISPS as issued by Republic of Panama Flag, which …
New BMP and other security updates
BMP5 is the fifth edition of the Best Management Practices (BMP), which are jointly produced by shipping organisations, with the support of military organisations, to help ship operators, Masters …
Panama Flag | Circular MMC-359 Instructions and Procedure for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code.
Starting from April 1st, 2018 all the Companies Operators and Recognized Security Organizations shall follow present PMA circular.
Panama Flag | Circular 133 new Regulation for use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has revised merchant marine circular MMC-133, providing updated instructions and procedure on use of Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
Panama Flag | Circular MMC 353- Updated information for the Company Security Officer (CSO)
The Company of the Panama Flagged Vessel is required to complete and send back the Company Security Officer (CSO) Validation Form…
Panama Flag | Circulars MMC 205 & MMC 206 Recognition of Company Security Officer (CSO)
Starting from the September 1st, 2017 the CSO Endorsement online application will be available on the Following website link: http://certificates.amp.gob.pa/certificates.
ISPS preparation for PSC Inspection
PSC deficiencies related to security represent some 3% to 5% of the deficiencies found on SOLAS ships. Ships with security related deficiencies are almost invariably found to have safety or …
