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IMO Circulars/Guidelines

IMO circulars and guidelines are issued by the International Maritime Organization. The purpose of these circulars and guidelines is to provide notification of changes and guidance on implementation relating to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS.

• MSC.1/Circ. 1257 - 5 June 2008
  Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information [PDF: 490 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1256 - 5 June 2008
  Guidance on the implementation of the LRIT system [PDF: 177 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1235 - 21 October 2007
  Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for shipboard personnel [PDF: 161 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1194 - 30 May 2006
  Effective implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code [PDF: 136 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1193 - 30 May 2006
  Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Administrations and for ship security [PDF: 2016 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1192 - 30 May 2006
  Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS Contracting Governments and by port facilities [PDF: 323 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1191 - 30 May 2006
  Further reminder of the obligation to notify flag States when exercising control and compliance measures [PDF: 132 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1190 - 30 May 2006
  Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting ship security alerts [PDF: 121 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1189 - 30 May 2006
  Interim scheme for the compliance of special purpose ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security [PDF: 120 KB ]

• MSC.1/Circ. 1188 - 22 May 2005
  Guidelines on training and certification for port facility security officers [PDF: 132 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1157 - 23 May 2005
  Interim scheme for the compliance of certain cargo ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security [PDF: 114 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1156 - 23 May 2005
  Guidance on the Access on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply. [PDF: 140 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1155 - 23 May 2005
  Guidance on the Message Priority and the Testing of Ship Security Alert Systems. [PDF: 113 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1154 - 23 May 2005
  Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers. [PDF: 161 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1132 - 14 Dec 2004
  Guidance relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. [PDF: 148 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1130 - 14 Dec 2004
  Guidance on Requirements Relating to the Submission of Security Information Prior to the Entry of a Ship into port. [PDF: 300 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1113 - 7 Jun 2004
  Guidance to Port State Control Officer on the Non-Security Related Elements of the 2002 Solas Amendments. [PDF: 115 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1112 - 7 Jun 2004
  Shore Leave and Access to Ships Under ISPS Code. [PDF: 115 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1111 - 7 Jun 2004
  Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code [PDF: 241 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1110 - 7 Jun 2004
  Matters Related to Solas Regulations XI-2/6 and XI-2/7. [PDF: 106 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1109 - 7 Jun 2004
  False Security Alerts and Distress/Security Double Alerts. [PDF: 99 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1106 - 29 Mar 2004
  Implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code to port facilities [PDF: 105 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1104 - 15 Jan 2004
  Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 AND The ISPS Code. [PDF: 95 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1097 - 6 Jun 2003
  Guidelines for the implementation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code [PDF: 124 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1074 - 10 Jun 2003
  Interim Guidelines for the authorization of RSOs acting on behalf of the Administration of a Contracting Government. [PDF: 124 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1073 - 10 Jun 2003
  Directives for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) on acts of violence against ships. [PDF: 114 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1072 - 26 Jun 2003
  Guidance on Provision of Ship Security Alert Systems. [PDF: 95 KB ]

• MSC/Circ. 1067 - 28 Feb 2003
  Early Implementation of the Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security. [PDF: 93 KB ]