MARITIME SECURITY GUIDELINES FOR SHIPS REGISTERED AT

THE INTERNATIONAL MERCHANT MARINE REGISTRY OF BELIZE

(IMMARBE)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004,

I.S. No. 90 of 2004 1

1.3 Application

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2. DEFINITIONS 4 2.1 Administration 4 2.2 Company 4 2.3 Recognized Security Organization (RSO) 4 2.4 Port facility Security Officer (PFSO) 4 2.5 Company Security Officer (CSO) 4 2.6 Ship Security Officer (SSO)

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3. LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY IN BELIZE 5 3.1 The National Security Council (NSC) 5 3.2 The national Emergency Management Office (NEMO) 5 3.3 The Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs 5 3.4 The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) 5 3.5 The Belize Port Authority (BPA)

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4. THE ADMINISTRATION – IMMARBE

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5. ISPS CERTIFICATION

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6. CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE MEASURES

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7. SECURITY LEVELS 7 7.1 Security Levels 7 7.2 Setting of Security Levels 8 7.3 Communication of Security Levels 8 7.4 Guidelines relating to each Security Level

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8. SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)

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9. THE COMMUNICATION OF THE INFORMATION FOR MARITIME SECURITY RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR BELIZE REGISTERED VESSELS

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10. TESTING OF SECURITY PLANS

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11. DECLARATION OF SECURITY (DoS)

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12. THREATS TO SHIPS AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA

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13. MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY

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14. MANNING LEVELS

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15. ISSUANCE OF CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORDS

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16. SECURITY RECORDS

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17. ENFORCEMENT

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ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

ATTACHMENT 4

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Guidelines are intended for shipowners/operators, Masters, Company Security Officers, Ship Security Officers, Recognized Security Organizations, General Safety Inspectors, the staff at IMMARBE including its Designated Offices and other interested parties. These Guidelines are also to be found on IMMARBE’s website www.immarbe.com.

1.1 Background

In response to the terrorist attacks of 11th September 2001 and the perceived risks to ships and the danger of ships being used for terrorist purposes, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) began extensive work towards modifying the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 (as amended) and creating the new International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

An IMO diplomatic conference convened in December 2002 adopted a series of amendments to SOLAS which include a new Chapter XI-2 solely addressing ship security. A two part International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code was also adopted, Part A of which is mandatory and Part B of which provides guidelines regarding the provisions of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 1974, as amended, and Part A of the Code. The Code will come into force on 1st July 2004.

1.2 Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004, S.I. No.

90 of 2004

On 30th April 2004, the Minister responsible for the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) passed the above mentioned Regulations giving legal effect in Belize to the ISPS Code insofar as these relate to ship security. This Statutory Instrument (S.I.) has identified IMMARBE as the Administration and outlines the latter’s responsibilities in relation to ship security measures for all Belize registered vessels to which the ISPS Code applies. IMMARBE has issued the Maritime Security Guidelines contained herein in order to assist all concerned in the better understanding of the way in which the security measures are being administered and enforced in Belize. These Guidelines are by no means comprehensive and should be read in conjunction with SOLAS Chapter XI-2, the ISPS Code as well as the Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations 2004.

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1.3 Application

1.3.1 The ISPS Code and Regulations apply to the following types of ships engaged on international voyages:

passenger ships including high-speed passenger craft, cargo ships, including high speed craft, of 500 GT or more, and to mobile offshore drilling units. They do not apply to warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by a Contracting Government and used only on non-commercial Government service.

1.3.2 All ships referred to in 1.3.1 above will be required by 1st July 2004 (or

other dates as mentioned in the individual provisions) to conform to the ISPS Code and Regulations in SOLAS Chapter XI-2 which require ship modifications, establish additional equipment, documentary, information and operational requirements. Owners/operators are requested to ensure that their vessels have onboard copies of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS, the ISPS Code as well the Guidelines contained herein.

1.3.3 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 11 – Alternative security agreements

– allows Contracting Governments to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements with other Contracting Governments on alternative security arrangements covering short international voyages on fixed routes between port facilities located within their territories. Such agreements must be reviewed periodically and must not compromise the level of security of other ships or port facilities not covered by the agreement. No ship covered by such an agreement can conduct any ship-to-ship activities with a ship not covered by the agreement.

Owners of Belize registered vessels engaged on regular, short international voyages e.g. ferry operators, who seek to introduce alternative security measures should apply to IMMARBE as well as to the governments of the ports which they serve.

1.3.4 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 12 – Equivalent security

arrangements - permits a flag state to allow a particular ship or group of ships flying its flag to implement other security measures equivalent to those required by the SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulations and the ISPS Code, provided that such measures are at least as effective as those prescribed. In the event that IMMARBE allows such security measures, it is obliged to inform the IMO.

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Shipping companies who wish to take advantage of this provision should consult IMMARBE regarding such equivalent security arrangements.

1.3.5 It should be noted that, although SOLAS 1974 (as amended), the ISPS

Code and Regulations issued thereunder apply to the ships referred to in Section 1.3.1 above, the U.S.A.’s Maritime Transportation Security Act 2003 (MTSA) additionally requires that:

• for the purposes of establishing the applicability of the ISPS Code,

the ITC and not the Interim Scheme shall be taken into consideration

• vessels greater than 100 GT but less than 500 GT should comply with the MTSA requirements failing which they will be denied entry into U.S. waters after 1st July 2004.

Owners/operators of vessels greater than 100 GT but less than 500 GT (ITC) trading with the United States (USA) are required to submit their Ship Security Plans to the U.S. Coast Guard for approval. Security Plans are to be mailed to:

Commanding Officer

Marine Safety Center 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Room 6302, Nassif Building Washington, D.C. 20590-001 Due to the large number of Ship Security Plans under review by the U.S. Coast Guard, Owners/operators should submit their plans immediately so as to allow adequate time for review and approval prior to 1st July 2004. As we have already notified all parties concerned, Owners/operators of such ships are required to inform our Administration whether or not they will be calling at U.S. ports and to confirm that they have submitted and received approval of their Security Plans from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Administration: The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize – IMMARBE

2.2 Company: The owner of the ship, or the organization or person such as the

Manager or the Bareboat Charterer, assuming the responsibility for operation of the ship from the ship owner, and when assuming such responsibility has agreed in writing in accordance with ISM Declarations with the Administration to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code.

2.3 Recognized Security Organization (RSO): A Security Organization with

appropriate expertise in security matters and with appropriate knowledge of ship and port operations authorized by the Administration in relation to ISPS Certification as shown in Section 5 below.

2.4 Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO): The person designated as

responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the Ship Security Officer and the Company Security Officer.

2.5 Company Security Officer (CSO): The person designated by the

Company for ensuring that a Ship Security Assessment is carried out; that the ship security plan is developed, submitted for approval and thereafter implemented and maintained and for liaison with the port facility security officer, ship security officer and the Administration.

2.6 Ship Security Officer (SSO): A senior officer on board the ship, who if

not the Master, is accountable to the Master and designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and for liaison with the Company Security Officer, Port Facility Security Officer and the Administration.

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3. LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY IN BELIZE

These are to be found in Attachment 1 which shows all Linkages for Maritime Security in Belize. Briefly:

3.1 The National Security Council (NSC) is the council which focuses on issues

with wide implications affecting the national security and economic well-being of Belize.

The Director-General of IMMARBE – the Administration (ships) – as well as the Ports Commissioner of the Belize Port Authority (BPA) – Designated Authority (port facilities) will attend meetings of this body whenever a topic involving Maritime Security will be addressed. The NSC’s Coordinator is the single national contact point to interface with the IMO for maritime security matters.

3.2 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) deals with national emergencies, natural disaster management e.g. in relation to hurricanes etc. within Belize. They will be kept informed by the NSC and the BPA of any maritime security incidents which may necessitate their involvement.

3.3 The Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs

The Minister responsible for IMMARBE (the Administration) is also the Minister of Finance and Home Affairs. The Registrar of Merchant Ships is also the Legal Counsel for the Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs and the Director-General of the International Financial Services Commission. Both the aforementioned will be kept informed by the NSC’s Coordinator and the Director-General of IMMARBE of any matters affecting maritime security in relation to ships registered in Belize.

3.4 The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE)

This is the Administration responsible for all ships registered in Belize. As can be seen from Attachment 1, it has direct links to the Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs, the Registrar of Merchant Ships, the NSC, NEMO, the Recognized Security Organizations (RSOs), Company Security Officers (CSOs), Ship Security Officers (SSOs) as well as the Interpol office in Belmopan (the capital of Belize). Both IMMARBE and the Belize Port Authority (BPA) liaise with each other on all matters relating to maritime security which may affect the other.

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IMMARBE has its own Security Committee which consists of the following members: The Director-General, the Head of the Technical Department, the Security Co-ordinator. Others may be co-opted to this Committee as deemed necessary. This Committee deals with all matters relating to maritime security for ships registered in Belize. It is convened by the Director-General.

3.5 The Belize Port Authority (BPA)

The BPA is the Designated Authority in Belize for port facilities in Belize. It comes under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Communications, its Minister and its CEO. It has its own Port Security Regulations as well as its own Guidelines.

4. THE ADMINISTRATION – IMMARBE

Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and the ISPS Code place various responsibilities on the Administration which, amongst others include:

4.1 Approving the Ship Security Plan (SSP) and relevant amendments to a

previously approved Plan.

4.2 Verifying the compliance of ships with the provisions of Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code.

4.3 Issuing the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) to ships under the

Belize flag. 4.4 Exercising control and compliance measures. 4.5 The Setting of Security Levels for ships under the Belize flag. 4.6 Communication of the information required by Regulation 13 of Chapter XI-2

of SOLAS, not later than 1st July 2004, to the IMO and to the shipping and port industries as any changes thereto.

4.7 Testing of Ship Security Plans. 4.8 Declaration of Security. 4.9 Contact Points within the Administration to whom a Ship Security Officer, a

Company Security Officer or a Port Facility Security Officer can report security concerns affecting a Belize registered vessel.

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4.10 Threats to ships and Other Incidents at Sea. 4.11 Manning levels, taking into account any additional workload resulting from

the implementation of the Ship Security Plan. 4.12 Issuance of Continuous Synopsis Records.

5. ISPS CERTIFICATION

IMMARBE has delegated its responsibilities in relation to the approval of Ship Security Plans, verification of the compliance of ships with the provisions of Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code as well as the issuance of ISSCs and Interim ISSCs to the Recognized Security Organizations listed in Attachment 2 Page 5 for Ship Security under paragraph 2. This list may be amended from time to time. IMMARBE will receive from the RSOs copies of Verification Reports and all ISSCs immediately upon issuance of same.

6. CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE MEASURES

When a Contracting Government imposes control measures on a Belize registered vessel, whether in a port or intending to enter a port, it should contact IMMARBE without delay in order to enable IMMARBE to fully liaise with them.

7. SECURITY LEVELS 7.1 Security Levels

Part A of the ISPS Code defines three Security Levels for international use. These are:

Security Level 1 - normal, the level at which ships and port facilities

normally operate. Security Level 2 - heightened, the level applying for as long as there

is a heightened risk of a security incident. Security Level 3 - exceptional, the level applying for the period of

time when there is the probable or imminent risk of a security incident.

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7.2 Setting of Security Levels

A ship is required to act upon the security levels set by Contracting Governments. IMMARBE will set security levels and provide security level information and any changes thereto to ships flying the Belize flag. Masters of all ships are required to acknowledge receipt of IMMARBE’s instructions to change to Security Level 2 or 3. If such instructions are issued whilst a ship is in port or intends to enter a port of a Contracting Government, the ship must advise, without delay, the relevant Contracting Government and the Port Facility Security Officer of the situation. However, prior to entering a port or whilst in a port within the territory of a Contracting Government, a Belize registered ship may be required by the Contracting Government to set a higher security level than that set by IMMARBE. If a ship is at a security level which is different to that of the Port or Coastal State’s waters in which it sails, then the ship will set the higher security level when so advised.

IMMARBE will consider the following when setting the appropriate security level:

• the degree that the threat information is credible • the degree that the threat information is corroborated • the degree that the threat information is specific or imminent • the potential consequences of such a security incident • the relevance of the information to the ship’s operating area

7.3 Communication of Security Levels

IMMARBE will maintain an up-to-date database with all the current contact details for Companies and ships. Any changes thereto must be notified to IMMARBE immediately by the Owner/operator. Normally, the setting of security levels will be communicated by IMMARBE by email to the Company Security Officer(s) (CSO) and to the Ship Security Officer (s) (SSO) unless IMMARBE is notified otherwise in advance.

7.4 Guidelines relating to each Security Level

The measures which might be taken at each of the Security Levels outlined by the ISPS Code are contained in Attachment 3. These guidelines are the same as those issued by the International Chamber of Shipping.

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8. SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS)

Those ships which are required to be fitted with a ship security alert system on 1st July 2004 or not later than the first survey of the radio installation thereafter and those not later than by the first survey of the radio installation after 1st July 2006 in compliance with SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 6 are required to ensure that it transmits the alert to the Company. Upon receipt of an alert, the Company through the Company Security Officer (CSO) must notify IMMARBE. Such notification will include the name and the location of the ship whose SSAS has been activated in order to enable IMMARBE to immediately notify the State(s) in the vicinity of which the ship is presently operating. The communication between the Company and IMMARBE will be maintained until it is verified that the situation has returned to normal. The Company must notify IMMARBE of the type of security alert system that will be used on a ship in order to comply with Regulation 6.

9. THE COMMUNICATION OF THE INFORMATION FOR MARITIME

SECURITY RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR BELIZE REGISTERED VESSELS

9.1 The communication of the information relating to the Administration

required by SOLAS Chapter XI-2 Regulation 13 which has been communicated to the IMO and is posted on IMMARBE’s website is contained in Attachment 2.

9.2 The Contact Points within IMMARBE to whom a Ship Security Officer (SSO),

or a Company Security Officer (CSO), or a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) can report security concerns affecting a Belize registered vessel are contained in Attachment 2 Pages 3 & 4 under paragraphs 1.4 and 1.5.

10. TESTING OF SECURITY PLANS

IMMARBE may, to the extent considered appropriate, test the effectiveness of the Ship Security Plans, or of amendments to such Plans, which have been approved by RSOs on their behalf. In such an event, IMMARBE will inform the CSO of the selected ship of their intention in order to co-ordinate the testing.

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11. DECLARATION OF SECURITY (DoS)

11.1 The main purpose of a Declaration of Security (DoS) is to ensure that agreement is reached between the ship and the port facility (or between ships) as to the respective security measures each will undertake in accordance with the provisions of their respective approved Security Plans.

11.2 The DoS can be completed when the Master or SSO deem it necessary or

when the Contracting Government of the port facility require same. IMMARBE may also request the completion of a DoS in which case the SSO or PFSO should acknowledge receipt of the request and discuss appropriate security measures.

11.3 It is likely that a DoS will be requested in any of the following circumstances:

• at higher security levels • when a ship has a higher security level than a port facility, or another

ship which it interfaces • for ship/port interface or ship-to-ship activities that pose a higher risk

to persons, property or the environment for reasons specific to that ship, including its cargo or passengers or circumstances of the port facility.

12. THREATS TO SHIPS AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA

Our Guidelines as to the considerations and measures which might be taken in relation to the abovementioned topic are contained in Attachment 4.

13. MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY

It should be borne in mind at all times that the Master of a ship has the ultimate responsibility for the safety and security of the ship. Nothing in these Guidelines or the SSP is intended to constrain the Master to take or execute any decision which, in his professional judgement is necessary to maintain the safety and security of the ship. Therefore, if in the professional judgement of the Master, a conflict between any safety and security requirements applicable to the ship arises, the Master should give precedence to measures intended to maintain the safety of the ship and take such temporary security measures as he deems best after consideration of all the relevant circumstances.

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14. MANNING LEVELS

The Company should take into consideration any additional workload which may result from the implementation of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) in order to ensure that the ship is sufficiently and effectively manned and that the additional workload generated by compliance with the Code is compatible with the international work hour regulations. The Company should consider the use of suitable contracted personnel for short periods of time to supplement the ship’s security force in order to provide adequate protection in certain circumstances.

15. ISSUANCE OF CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORDS (CSRs)

15.1 IMMARBE will issue CSRs upon application by the owner/operator. These will be couriered directly to the latter who shall be responsible for reimbursement of the courier charges to IMMARBE by paying these to the relevant Deputy Registrar/Agent of the ship for onward transmission to IMMARBE.

15.2 The CSR will be issued in the English language and must be available for

inspection onboard at all times. 15.3 In the event of any changes, the Company or the Master of the ship is

authorized to amend the CSR on the form provided to reflect the changes. However, IMMARBE must be informed of such changes immediately.

15.4 Upon receipt of notification of any changes, IMMARBE will issue a revised,

updated CSR within three months. 15.5 If a ship is transferred to another flag, the Company is required to notify

IMMARBE immediately so as to enable IMMARBE to forward a copy of the CSR to the new flag State covering the period during which the ship was under the Belize flag.

16. SECURITY RECORDS

With regard to the guidance required to be given by the Administration in accordance with Part A Section 10 of the ISPS Code, IMMARBE has decided that Security Records should be kept for a minimum period of 5 years.

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17. ENFORCEMENT

17.1 In accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Merchant Ships (Ship Security) Regulations, 2004:

• Both the Company and the Master will be guilty of an offence if a ship

which is required to comply with the Regulation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code proceeds or attempts to proceed to sea on or after 1st July 2004 unless there is in force a valid ISSC or Interim ISSC.

• Any contravention or breach of these Regulations will be subject to the

provisions of the Registration of Merchant Ships (Disciplinary) Regulations, 1999 S.I. 56/99. These provide, amongst other matters, for the imposition of written warnings, penalties, fines, cancellation of registration documents and suspension or revocation of authority.

17.2 In our Circular Warning on ISPS Code Compliance dated 5th April 2004 as

well as in earlier circulars issued in 2003, we drew attention to the serious consequences of non-compliance with the ISPS Code by 1st July 2004:

• Vessels will be detained by Port State Control authorities and may be

denied entrance to/departure from ports and subjected to in-depth inspections, quite apart from the disciplinary actions against vessels and companies which IMMARBE will be forced to take in such cases.

• By way of reinforcement, our Administration will issue Prohibition

from Sailing Notices to all vessels which have not complied as at 1st July 2004 and will publish such information to the Port State Control Authorities.

In case any further clarifications are required, kindly contact our Security Coordinator at security@immarbe.com. We wish all seafarers safe voyages.

Angelo Mouzouropoulos FICS, FCI Arb. 21st May 2004

ATTACHMENT 1

LINKAGES FOR MARITIME SECURITY

Ministry of Health and

Communications

Administration (ISPS Code) IMMARBE

Designated Authority (ISPS Code) BPA

NEMO

Ministry of Finance and Budget Management

Registrar of Merchant Ships

NSC

Port Facilities Security Officers

Recognized Security

Organizations

Recognized Security

Organizations

Company Security Officers

Ship Security Officers

Ambulance Medical Department BDF BTB Civil Aviation DepartmentCustoms Department Department of the Environment Fire Brigade Immigration Department Police Department Ships’ Agents

Company Security Officers

Ships’ Security Officers

Interpol-Belmopan

ATTACHMENT 2

MARITIME SECURITY FOR BELIZE INFORMATION FOR THE IMO AND AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES AND SHIPS IN

COMPLIANCE WITH SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 REGULATION 13 IN RELATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION – SHIPS ONLY

• WITH REGARD TO PARAGRAPH 1.1 the name and contact details of the

Administration responsible for ships is:

International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) Marine Towers, Suite 204, 2nd Floor, Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize Central America Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 Security Email address: security@immarbe.com General Email address: immarbe@btl.net Contact Persons: Angelo Mouzouropoulos: Director-General

Mobiles: +501-610-1038 (when he is in Belize only) +44-(0)7740 855554 (when he is outside of Belize)

Libardo Brú: Head of Technical Department

Mobile: +501-610-2155 Annette Garel: Head of Registration Department

Mobile: +501-610-1071 Rogelio Ruiz:...... Security Coordinator

Mobile: +501-610-5419

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ATTACHMENT 2

• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.3, kindly note that under our guidelines, the Company will receive the ship-to-shore security alert and will notify our Administration immediately. The names and contact details of those in our Administration who have been designated to be available at all times to receive and act upon ship-to-shore security alerts from Belize registered vessels are:

Contact Person(s): Daniel Swasey: Security Coordinator Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419 Libardo Brú: Head of Technical Department Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155

• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.4, the names and contact details of those who have been designated to be available at all times to receive and act upon any communications from Contracting Governments exercising control and compliance measures: Contact Person(s): Daniel Swasey: Security Coordinator Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419

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ATTACHMENT 2

Libardo Brú: Head of Technical Department Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155

• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 1.5, the names and contact details of those who have been designated to be available at all times to provide advice or assistance to ships and to whom ships can report any security concerns are: Contact Person(s): Daniel Swasey: Security Coordinator Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-5419 Libardo Brú: Head of Technical Department Security email: security@immarbe.com

Marked for his attention. During office hours: Tel: +501-223-5026 Fax: +501-223-5048 +501-223-5031 +501-223-5070 +501-223-5047 +501-223-5087 +501-223-1237 +501-223-1356 After office hours: Mobile: +501-610-2155

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ATTACHMENT 2

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• The list of Recognized Security Organizations approved by our Administration is as follows:

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) Gregory Shark Managing Director 45 Eisenhower Drive Paramus, N.J. 07652 Tel: 1-201-226-5319 Fax: 1-201-226-5314 E-mail: abs-worldhq@eagle.org

BUREAU VERITAS (BV) Jean-Francios Fauduet Deputy Manager 17 Bis, Place Des Reflects F - 92400 Courbvevoie France Tel: 33-1-4291-5289 Fax: 33-1-4291-5293 E-mail: jean-francois.fauduet@bureauveritas.com

CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY (CCS) Cao Di General Manager 9th Floor, A. Building, Century Square 99 Wang Fujing Avenue, Beijing Postcode: 100006, China Tel: 86-10-6513-6633 Fax: 86-10-6513-6694 E-mail: rt@ccs.org.cn

CHINA CORPORATION REGISTER OF SHIPPING (CR) Y. C. Chu President 8TH Fl., 103, Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3 Taipei 104, Republic of China Tel: 8862-2506-2711 Fax: 8862-2507-4722 Email: cr.tp@crclass.org.tw

ATTACHMENT 2

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CLASSNK (NK) (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) T. Akahori Managing Director 4-7, Kioi-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel: 813-5226-2038 Fax: 813-5226-2039 E-mail: xad@.or.jp

CYPRUS BUREAU OF SHIPPING Chris Socratous Managing Director Corner Sp. Araouzou & Koumantarias Street Tonia Court Two, 2nd Floor, P. O. Box 50214, Limassol, CY 3602, Cyprus Tel: +357 25 376418 or +357 25 356432 Fax: +357 25 356432 or +357 25 373085 Email: cbs@cbs.com.cy

DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) Ana Olaverri Flag Liason Coordinator 70 Grand Avenue, Suite 106 River Edge, N.J. 076651 Tel: 1-201-343-0800 Fax: 1-201-343-4601 E-mail: NewYork@dnv.com FERRIBY MARINE (AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR ISM CODE AND ISPS CODE) Captain Graham Botterill 57 Prestongate, Hessle, East Yorkshire HU13 ORD United Kingdom Tel: 44-1482-640-232 Fax: 44-1482-644-423 Email: enquiries@ferriby-marine.com

ATTACHMENT 2

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GERMANISCHER LLOYD (GL) Fritz Grannemann Director Borsetzen 32/35 D-20456 Hamburg, Germany Tel: 4940-3614-9189 Fax: 4940-3614-9200 Email: headoffice@gl-group.com HELLENIC REGISTER OF SHIPPING (HRS) Konstantinos Chiou Managing Director 23 Akti Miaouli 185 35 Piraeus, Greece Tel: 30201-422-1900 Fax: 30201-422-1913 E-mail: hrs@hrs.gr

ISTHMUS BUREAU SHIPPING Alex Orillac Managing Director Williamson Place La Boca, Bldg 0764-F Balboa Panama Tel: 507-211-2122 Fax: 507-211-2273 E-mail: ibs@ibs.com.pa INSPECTION Y CLASSIFICACION MARITIMA (INCL) Chris Socratous Managing Director Corner Sp. Araouzou & Koumantarias Street Tonia Court Two, 2nd Floor, P. O. Box 50214, Limassol, CY 3602, Cyprus Tel: +357 25 376418 or +357 25 356432 Fax: +357 25 356432 or +357 25 373085 Email: cbs@cbs.com.cy KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING (KRS) Soon-Myung Sul General Manager 23-7 Jang-Dong Yuseong-Gu, Yuseong P. O. Box 29 Daejeon, Korea 305-600

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Tel: 82-42-869-9330 Fax: 82-42-8626015 Email: kkh7372@krs.co.kr Statutory Matters Head Office jwkim@venus.krs.co.kr Sae-Dong Lee New York Office nyk-kr@worldnet.att. LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPPING (LRS) C. M. Magill Head of External Affairs 71 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4BS, England Tel: 44-207-423-2789 Fax: 44-207-423-2213 E-mail: mike.magill@lr.org MARITIME TECHNICAL SYSTEMS & SERVICES LTD. (MTSS) Mr. Lee A. Del Pan General Manager P.O. Box 3382 Manila 501 Don Alfonso Condominium U.N. Avenue Corner L. Guerrero St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines Tel: 632 5220066 or 632 5210180 Fax: 632 5210367 or 632 3380682 Email: survey@rjdelpan.com.ph; lee@rjdelpan.com.ph

MARDEN MARINE SECURITY PTE LTD. Allen Walters President 101 Cecil Street, #22-01 Tong Eng Building Singapore 069533 Tel: 656-224-4312 Fax: 656-224-6230 E-mail: mmsecurity@pacific.net.sg PANAMA MARITIME QUALITY SERVICES INC. Capt. Jose Delgado P.O. Box 55-1849, Republic of Panama Panama Maritime Building, Calle e, No. 30 San Francisco, Panama, R.O.P.

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Tel: 507-226-6555 Fax: 507-226-5825 E-mail: pmds@sinfo.net

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POLSKI REGISTER STATKOW (PRS) Karol Pomorski Bureau for External Co-Operation, Manager Al. Gen Jzozefa Hallera 126 80-146 Gdansk, Poland Tel: 4858-346-1700 Fax: 4858-346-0392 E-mail: k.pomorski@prs.pl

REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE S.P.A. (RINA) Mr. Antonio Pingiori Marine Management Director Via Corsica, 12-16128, Genova, Italy Tel: 39 010 53851 Fax: 39 010 5351000 Email: info@rina.org RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER (RS) Igor Ponomarev Vice President 8, Dvortsovaya Nab. 191186, St. Petersburg Russian Federation Tel: 781-2314-0743 Fax: 781-2-314-1087 E-mail: pobox@rs-head.spb.ru E-mail: 004@rs-head.spb.ru SHIPPING REGISTER OF UKRAINE (SRU) Mr. Vladimir Sevriukov Director General Sagaydachnogo Street. 10, Kiev, 04070, Ukraine Tel: 38 044 417 10 28 Fax: 38 044 416 32 89 Email: admin@shipregistr.kiev.ua

All the abovementioned Recognized Security Organizations have been authorized: (a) to review and approve ship security plans, or of amendments to a previously approved plan

(b) to carry out verification of ships

(c) to issue International Ship Security Certificates and subsequent endorsements

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• WITH REGARD TO PARAGRAPH 5, no agreements under Regulation 11 have been concluded.

• FOR SHIP SECURITY UNDER PARAGRAPH 6, at present, no equivalent security arrangements have been approved by the Administration under Regulation 12.

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GUIDELINES REGARDING THREATS TO SHIPS AND OTHER INCIDENTS AT SEA

Our Guidelines as to the considerations and measures which might be taken in relation to threats to ships and other incidents at sea are as follows: 1. Our advice concerning actions which might be taken at each of the

security levels 1 to 3 are contained in Section 7of the Guidelines and Attachment 3 thereof.

2. General At sea, ships are most vulnerable to attack while sailing near land and

passing through narrow channels where maneuverability is limited. Pirates might steal any valuable item on a ship or even the ship itself. Carrying large sums of money on board should be avoided if possible. If pirates learn about such funds, it may invite an attack.

Pirates have been known to monitor communications. Therefore, discussions regarding information about a ship’s cargo or valuables should be avoided. Crewmembers going shore should also be advised not to discuss details about a Ship’s cargo or itinerary. Smaller ships and ships with fewer crewmembers are more vulnerable to attack. To compensate, owners/operators may wish to consider implementing additional security measures and/or installing appropriate surveillance and detection equipment, such as closed circuit surveillance systems, which may be monitored from a central location. Early detection provides an opportunity to sound alarms, implement security procedures, contact authorities for assistance, illuminate a suspect craft, and take evasive maneuvers. Maintaining vigilance and enhancing security measures and procedures are the best deterrents to avoid an attack. In case of an imminent attack, the Master/SSO should contact the CSO and he in turn must notify our Administration immediately. Pirates may feign distress as a trick to get close to a ship. As a consequence, any ship – including junks, fishing boats, pleasure boats, and dhows – should be considered as a potential threat. If a Master determines it is necessary to invite people onboard, only one person should be transferred at a time. The individual should be carefully

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searched. Security should be at a high level of alert with lookouts maintained on all sides of the ship. The following are additional security guidelines for consideration:

• Brief crewmembers on the risks of being attacked by pirates or armed bandits.

• Secure the bridge, engine room, steering gear compartments, officers’ cabins, and crew accommodations.

• Carefully plan any response to an apparent attack and ensure the crew is appropriately trained.

• If possible, avoid high-risk areas and bottlenecks. • Consider delaying the ship’s arrival if there is a high threat from

piracy at a port and if a berth is not immediately available so as to minimize the ship’s vulnerability whilst awaiting its turn to berth.

3. Security Measures at Sea When approaching or sailing through high-risk areas:

• Augment bridge watches and lookouts. • Establish additional watches on the stern and where there are

visual and radar “blind spots”. • Equip watches with low-light binoculars and/or night-vision

goggles. • When monitoring nearby ships, give additional attention to small

craft matching the speed of the ship or traveling parallel to the ship. • Ensure someone responsible for communications remains on duty. • Maintain radio communications with appropriate shore and naval

authorities.

If a suspicious ship at sea approaches in a threatening manner:

• Increase speed and alter course if safe to do so. • Not to allow the ship to come alongside; do not respond to

messages by radio, light, or hailing. • Note details of the threatening ship and video or photograph the

ship if possible. • At night, switch off the weather deck lighting; direct searchlights at

the approaching ship. • Keep personnel clear of the weather deck.

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4. In the event the ship is seized by pirates etc.

• Remain calm and direct others to do the same; do not resist armed pirates unless there is a clear life-threatening situation.

• Ensure the safety of the ship and personnel according to maritime practice.

• Initiate Security Alarm, if possible. • Broadcast a distress message, if possible. • Offer reasonable cooperation; try to establish a reasonable rapport. • Try to identify the number of attackers. • Attempt to increase the number of egress points. • Attempt to determine the demands of the hijackers, as well as

potential deadlines. • Use secure communications if available for negotiators to talk with

the hijackers. • The Master and crew should not attempt to negotiate with the

hijackers unless directed by authorities.

Following an attack, you shall submit immediately to the CSO and to IMMARBE a report which shall include information on the identity and location of the ship, any injuries or damage, a description of the attackers and other material information.

5. Terrorism You should be aware that:

• Maritime Authorities are concerned that a ship might be turned into a weapon not unlike the jetliners that were crashed into the World Trade Centre in New York. A ship could also be used to smuggle a weapon of mass destruction to a port, which is then detonated.

• A suspected member of the Al Quaeda terrorism network attempted to enter Canada illegally using a container which had been modified with a bed, battery-powered heater, toilet, and enough water for the three week voyage to Toronto.

• Terrorists may attempt to gain access to a ship by infiltration or assault. In preparation for an attack involving the maritime industry, terrorists are likely to conduct surveillance of potential targets.

Vigilance and adherence to the Ship Security Plan are of vital importance.

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6. If your ship is operating in the territorial sea or has communicated an

intention to enter the territorial sea of a Contracting Government where a threat exists, you should receive advice from the relevant maritime authorities concerning special security measures.

YOU ARE REMINDED THAT THE ABOVE ARE ONLY GUIDELINES AND ARE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE REGULATIONS IN SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2, THE ISPS CODE, THE REGISTRATION OF MERCHANT SHIPS (SHIP SECURITY) REGULATIONS 2004 AS WELL AS TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 OF THE GUIDELINES “MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY.”

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