2 Maintaining security awareness and reporting suspicious activity
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2 Maintaining security awareness and reporting suspicious activity

  2.1 Member States and other authorities may wish to encourage operators of non-SOLAS vessels to provide all personnel with information on how to reach appropriate officials and authorities in the event of security problems or if suspicious activity is observed. This information should include contact information for the officials responsible for emergency response, the national response centre(s) (if appropriate) and any authorities that may need to be notified.

  2.2 Member States and other authorities may wish to engage with operators of non-SOLAS vessels and relevant organizations in developing security initiatives with respect to education, information sharing, coordination, and outreach programmes. Member States and other authorities may wish to consider establishing programmes to improve vessel operators' security awarenessfootnote and to promote links with the Administration's maritime security services.

  2.3 Authorities responsible for establishing and maintaining security awareness and culture should be mindful of the need for the proper balance between the needs of security and the requirement to maintain the safe and working efficiency of vessels. These authorities should take into account the Human Element and the rights and welfare of seafarers and maritime workers, including the relevant provisions of the ISPS Code, when implementing these Guidelines.

Parent topic: Part 1: Information for Member States and other authorities with responsibility for administering non-SOLAS vessels (other authorities)
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