Guidance

Below is a list of guidance documents adopted by IMO which are relevant to maritime security.  

Cyber Security

Title Date
MSC-FAL.1-Circ.3.pdf

Guidelines On Maritime Cyber Risk Management

05/07/2017

Drug Smuggling

Title Date
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

FAL.9(34)

ISPS

Title Date
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

Circular letter No.2554.pdf

CL No.2554 - Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification

A1.C.11.02(NV.6).pdf

ISPS Code, Part B amendments

A1.C.11.02(NV.5).pdf

2002 SOLAS amendments

MSC.298(87).pdf

LRIT Distibution Facility

MSC.Circ.754.pdf

Passenger Ferry Security

MSC.Circ.443.pdf

Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships

STCW.6.Circ.9.pdf

Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

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
MSC.1-Circ.1525.pdf

Guidance for the Development of National Maritime Security Legislation

01/06/2016

Maritime Security and GISIS

Title Date
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
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
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
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

MSC.1.Circ.896.REV1.pdf

Interim measures for combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea