6 The appendix to this Guidance provides the standard
data set of security-related information a ship might be expected
to submit prior to entry into port.
7 The development of the standard data set of
security-related information should not be construed as preventing
any Contracting Government from seeking the submission of information
supplementary to that contained in the standard data set, or requiring
additional information as a condition for entry into a port located
within its territory.
8 In addition, the development of the standard
data set of security-related information should not be construed as
preventing any Contracting Government or any duly authorized officer
from seeking, at any stage during the stay of the ship within port,
documentary or other evidence to validate or verify the information
submitted or from taking any control measures or steps against the
ship pursuant to the provision of SOLAS
regulation XI-2/9 during the exercise of any control and compliance
measures. In this respect it is noted that SOLAS
regulation XI-2/9.2.1 provides that, if requested by the Contracting
Government, the ship or the Company shall provide confirmation, acceptable
to that Contracting Government, of the information required.