With the implementation of the requirements from the SOLAS Convention1and the related Codes and mandatory resolutions which are applicable under the Ships Act, the more detailed interpretations and recommendations will be used as incorporated in the resolutions and circulars of the International Maritime Organisation of...

This Article uses the following abbreviations based on the original, English-language text of the ISPS Code: Abbreviation English term CSO Company Security Officer ISSC International Ship security certificate RSO Recognised Security Organisation SSA Ship Security Assessment SSAS Ship Security Alert System SSO Ship Security Officer...

Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second and third paragraph The following methods should be utilised for registering existing ships in the Netherlands, in compliance with ISPS Code volume A, Art. 19.4.1: If the company remains the same:The existing SSP must be approved and...

Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3 first, second, third and fifth paragraph Each proposed change as intended in ISPS Code volume A, Art. 9.5 and ISPS Code volume B, Art. 1.12 that affects the degree of security of the ship, is to be reported by...

Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, fifth paragraph In order to comply with ISPS Code, volume B, Art. 1.12 and 9.2.6, the SSP must be subject to at least one internal evaluation (review/ audit) in between two intermediate or renewal verifications.

Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second and third paragraph ISPS Code volume A, Art. 11.1 permits the CSO to be an officer on board the ship. If the shipping company has chosen this option, then it must have a permanent point of contact...

The policy rule regarding the inspection of falls (Government Gazette 2003, no. 37) has been repealed

As regards the performance of welding activities on board of ships, the obligation of Article 23, eighth paragraph, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels has been complied with if: the master ensures that the crew is familiar with the acetylene welding and cutting installations and...

That for a seagoing vessel, of which the length as referred to in Article 2, first paragraph, of Annex I, to the Ships Decree, is 12 metres or more and of which the measured tonnage is 500 GT or less and is solely intended for...

1.Compliance with the condition for exemption as referred to in Article 1, can be proven if: a classification certificate has been issued for the ship by Register Holland in Enkhuizen or by a classification society as referred to in Article 6 of the Ships Decree...