Appendix - Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security Related Material
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Appendix - Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security Related Material

Assembly resolutions  
Resolution A.955(23) Amendments to the Principles on Safe Manning (Resolution A.890(21))
Resolution A.956(23) Amendments to the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of ship borne automatic identification systems (AIS) (Resolution A.917(22))
Resolution A.959(23) Format and guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
MSC Resolutions  
Resolution MSC.136(76) Performance standards for a ship security alert system
Resolution MSC.147(77) Adoption of the Revised performance standards for a ship security alert system
Resolution MSC.159(78) Interim guidance on control and compliance measures to enhance maritime security
Resolution MSC.196(80) Adoption of amendments to the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code)footnote
Resolution MSC.198(80) Adoption of amendments to the Formant and Guidelines for the Maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (Resolution A.959(23))footnote
Resolution MSC.203(81) Adoption of amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amendedfootnote
Resolution MSC.209(81) Adoption of amendments to the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Codefootnote
MSC Circulars  
MSC/Circ.1067 Early implementation of the special measures to enhance maritime security
MSC/Circ.1072 Guidance on provision of ship security alert systems
MSC/Circ.1073 Directives for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) on acts of violence against ships
MSC/Circ.1074 Interim Guidelines for the authorization of RSOs acting on behalf of the Administration and/or Designated Authority of a Contracting Government
MSC/Circ.1097 Guidelines for the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
MSC/Circ.1104 Implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
MSC/Circ.1106 Implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code to port facilities
MSC/Circ.1109/Rev.1 False security alerts and distress/security double alerts
MSC/Circ.1110 Matters related to SOLAS regulations XI-2/6 and XI-2/7
MSC/Circ.1111 Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
MSC/Circ.1112 Shore leave and access to ships under the ISPS Code
MSC/Circ.1113 Guidance to port State control officers on the non-security related elements of the 2002 SOLAS amendments
MSC/Circ.1130 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
MSC/Circ.1132 Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and of the ISPS Code
MSC/Circ.1154 Guidelines on training and certification for company security officers
MSC/Circ.1155 Guidance on the message priority and the testing of ship security alert systems
MSC/Circ.1156 Guidance on the access of public authorities, emergency response services and pilots onboard ships to which SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code apply
MSC/Circ.1157 Interim scheme for the compliance of certain cargo ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security
MSC.1/Circ.1188 Guidelines on training and certification for port facility security officers
MSC.1/Circ.1189 Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting ship security alerts
MSC.1/Circ.1190 Interim scheme for the compliance of special purpose ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security
MSC.1/Circ.1191 Further reminder of the obligation to notify flag States when exercising control and compliance measures
MSC.1/Circ.1192 Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS Contracting Governments and by port facilities
MSC.1/Circ.1193 Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Administrations and for ship security
MSC.1/Circ.1194 Effective implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
STCW.6 Circulars  
STCW.6/Circ.9 Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, footnote
Model Courses  
IMO Model Course 3.19 Ship Security Officer
IMO Model Course 3.20 Company Security Officer
IMO Model Course 3.21 Port Facility Security Officer
Circular Letters  
Circular Letter No.2514 Information required from SOLAS Contracting Governments under the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13
Circular Letter No.2529 Information required from SOLAS Contracting Governments under the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-2/13.1.1 on communication of a single national contact point
Circular Letter No.2554 Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160(78))
Other material  
ILO/IMO Code of practice on security in ports.
Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (ILO Convention No. 185)footnote.
Publicly Available Specification ISO/PAS 20858:2004 on Ships and marine technology - Maritime port facility security assessments and security plan development.
Publicly Available Specification ISO/PAS 28000:2005 on Specification for security management systems for the supply chain.
Framework of standards to secure and facilitate global trade.

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