2 Definitions
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2 Definitions

  2.1 For the purpose of this guidance:

  • .1 Public authorities means the agencies or officials in a State responsible for the application and enforcement of the laws, regulations, orders and decrees of that State; and

  • .2 Emergency response services means the medical, paramedical and ambulance personnel, fire and rescue personnel, and at sea search and rescue (SAR) units responding to or participating in SAR operations.

  2.2 Public authorities include but are not limited to immigration, customs and health officials, police, military and coast guard officers, surveyors and inspectors authorized by that State to exercise - pursuant to the provision of international treaties the State is party to control (port State control) or control and compliance measures (in accordance with SOLAS regulation XI-2/9) or to carry out investigations into alleged violations of the provisions of the national legislation or to carry out marine accident investigations or judicial enquiries. Public authorities also include the security services of the State. In addition, public authorities include surveyors, inspectors, auditors, marine accident investigators and persons investigating alleged violations of the international treaties and the provision of the national legislation of the State the flag of which is entitled to fly, directly employed by the flag State.

  2.3 Public authorities and emergency response services and pilots may be uniformed officials or persons in civilian clothing.

  Related reference: MSC/Circ.1132, paragraphs 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Parent topic: Annex - 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
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