Guidance
Below is a list of guidance documents adopted by IMO which are relevant to maritime security.
Cyber Security
Title | Date |
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MSC-FAL.1-Circ.3.pdf
Guidelines On Maritime Cyber Risk Management |
05/07/2017 |
Drug Smuggling
Title | Date |
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A.985(24).pdf
Revision of the Guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals on ships engaged in international maritime traffic |
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FAL.9(34) |
ISPS
Title | Date |
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Circular Letter No. 3338.pdf
Access to IMO GISIS Maritime Security Module and information required by SOLAS Contracting Governments under the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13 on Communication of information |
18/12/2012 |
MSC.1-Circ.1371-Add.2.pdf
Amendments to the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments |
15/08/2012 |
MSC.1 Circ.1341.pdf
Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for port facility personnel |
27/05/2010 |
MSC.1 Circ.1342.pdf
Reminder in connection with shore leave and access to ships |
27/05/2010 |
MSC.1 Circ.1305.pdf
Revised guidance to Masters, Companies and Duly Authorized Officers on the requirements relating to the submission of security-related information prior to the entry of a ship into port |
09/06/2009 |
MSC.1 Circ.1283.pdf
Non-mandatory guidelines on security aspects of the operation of vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
22/12/2008 |
MSC.Circ.1235.pdf
Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for shipboard personnel |
21/10/2007 |
MSC-FAL.1-Circ.1.pdf
Securing and Facilitating International Trade |
21/10/2007 |
MSC.242(83).pdf
Use of LRIT information for maritime safety and environment protection purposes |
12/10/2007 |
MSC.254(83).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the Performance Standards and functional requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking of ships |
12/10/2007 |
MSC.243(83).pdf
Establishment of International LRIT Data Exchange on an interim basis |
12/10/2007 |
MSC.Circ.1217.pdf
Interim guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Companies and Company Security Officers (CSOs) for ship security |
14/12/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1191.pdf
Further reminder of the obligation to notify flag States when exercising control and compliance measures |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1189.pdf
Interim scheme for the compliance of special purpose ships with special measures to enhance maritime security |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1190.pdf
Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting ship security alerts |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1192.pdf
Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS Contracting Governments and port facilities |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1194.pdf
Effective implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1193.pdf
Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Administrations and for ship security |
30/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1188.pdf
Guidelines on training and certification for Port Facility Security Officers |
22/05/2006 |
MSC.202(81).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the SOLAS Convention 1974, as amended |
19/05/2006 |
MSC.211(81).pdf
Arrangements for the timely establishment of the LRIT System |
19/05/2006 |
MSC.210(81).pdf
Performance Standards and functional requirements for the Long-Range Indentification and Tracking of ships |
19/05/2006 |
MSC.203(81).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the STCW Convention 1978, as amended |
18/05/2006 |
MSC.209(81).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the STCW Code 1978, as amended |
18/05/2006 |
MSC.Circ.1154.pdf
Guidance on training and certification for Company Security Officers |
23/05/2005 |
MSC.Circ.1155.pdf
Guidance on the message priority and the testing of Ship Security Alert Systems |
23/05/2005 |
MSC.Circ.1156.pdf
Guidance on the access of public authorities, Emergency Response Services and pilots on board ships to which SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code apply |
23/05/2005 |
MSC.Circ.1157.pdf
Interim scheme for the compliance of certain cargo ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security |
23/05/2005 |
MSC.194(80).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended |
20/05/2005 |
MSC.196(80).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the ISPS Code |
20/05/2005 |
MSC.198(80).pdf
Adoption of amendments to the format and guidelines for the CSR |
20/05/2005 |
MSC.Circ.1132.pdf
Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
14/12/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1110.pdf
Matters related to SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6 and XI-2/7 |
07/06/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1111.pdf
Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
07/06/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1113.pdf
Guidance to Port State Control Officers on the non-security related elements of the 2002 SOLAS amendments |
07/06/2004 |
MSC.159(78).pdf
Interim Guidance on control and compliance measures to enhance maritime security |
21/05/2004 |
MSC.160(78).pdf
Adoption of the IMO unique company and registered owner identification number scheme |
20/05/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1106.pdf
Implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS code to port facilities |
29/03/2004 |
A.956(23).pdf
Amendments to the guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (Resolution A.917(22)) |
26/02/2004 |
A.955(23).pdf
Amendments to the principles on Safe Manning (Resolution A.890(21)) |
26/02/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1104.pdf
Implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
15/01/2004 |
MSC.Circ.1072.pdf
Guidance on provision of Ship Security Alert Systems |
26/06/2003 |
MSC.Circ.1074.pdf
Measures to enhance maritime security: Interim guidelines for the authorization of Recognized Security Organizations acting on behalf of the Administration and/or Designated Authority of a Contracting Government |
10/06/2003 |
MSC.Circ.1073.pdf
Measures to enhance maritime security: Directives for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) on acts of violence against ships |
10/06/2003 |
MSC.Circ.1097.pdf
Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code |
06/06/2003 |
MSC.147(77).pdf
Adoption of revised Performance Standards for a Ship Security Alert System |
29/05/2003 |
A.959(23).pdf
Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) |
04/03/2003 |
MSC.Circ.1067.pdf
Early implementation of the special measures to enhance maritime security |
28/02/2003 |
MSC.136(76).pdf
Performance Standards for a Ship Security Alert System |
11/12/2002 |
Circular letter No.2514.pdf
CL No.2514 -Information required from SOLAS Contracting Governments under the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13 |
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Circular letter No.2554.pdf
CL No.2554 - Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification |
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A1.C.11.02(NV.6).pdf
ISPS Code, Part B amendments |
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A1.C.11.02(NV.5).pdf
2002 SOLAS amendments |
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MSC.298(87).pdf
LRIT Distibution Facility |
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MSC.Circ.754.pdf
Passenger Ferry Security |
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MSC.Circ.443.pdf
Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships |
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STCW.6.Circ.9.pdf
Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code |
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Resolution A.584(14).pdf
Measures to prevent unlawful acts which threaten the safety of ships and the security of their passengers and crews |
Maritime Securiy & ISPS Code
Title | Date |
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MSC.1-Circ.1525.pdf
Guidance for the Development of National Maritime Security Legislation |
01/06/2016 |
Maritime Security and GISIS
Title | Date |
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MSC.1 Circ.1603.pdf
Guidance For The Electronic Transfer Of Information Into And From The Maritime Security Module GISIS |
02/03/2020 |
Maritime Terrorism
Title | Date |
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A.924(22).pdf
Review of measures and procedures to prevent acts of terrorism which threaten the security of passengers and crews and the safety of ships |
22/01/2002 |
STCW
Title | Date |
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STCW.7-Circ.22.pdf
Advice for port State control officers, ROs and RSOs clarifying training and certification requirements for SSOs and seafarers with designated security duties |
25/02/2014 |
STCW.7-Circ.21.pdf
Advice for port State control officers, ROs. RSOs on ... certification required in accordance with regulation VI/6 of the STCW Convention... |
25/02/2014 |
Stowaways
Title | Date |
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Res.MSC.312.pdf
Revised guidelines on the prevention on the prevention of access by stowaways and the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases |
02/12/2010 |
FAL.2-Circ.50-Rev.2.pdf
Reports on stowaway incidents |
29/11/2010 |
A.1027(26).pdf
Application and revision of the Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases |
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MSC.1.Circ.896.REV1.pdf
Interim measures for combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea |