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Q	How do I submit the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for approval?
A	The Ship Security Plan, and the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) on which it is based, should be submitted to the Isle of Man Ship Registry. The SSP and SSA can be submitted either as a hard or electronic copy. If a hard copy is submitted it will be stamped after approval and returned to the company. If electronic copies are submitted, the title, index and revision status pages will be printed and stamped and returned to the company for inclusion in the copy of the SSP that is to be forwarded to the Vessel.

How do I submit the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for approval?

The Ship Security Plan, and the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) on which it is based, should be submitted to the Isle of Man Ship Registry. The SSP and SSA can be submitted either as a hard or electronic copy. If a hard copy is submitted it will be stamped after approval and returned to the company. If electronic copies are submitted, the title, index and revision status pages will be printed and stamped and returned to the company for inclusion in the copy of the SSP that is to be forwarded to the Vessel.

Q	How long should records relating to the ships security be retained onboard?
A	The Isle of Man Ship Registry requires records to be retained onboard for a minimum of one year.

Q	How will the Isle of Man Ship Registry keep companies informed of the current Security Level applicable to ships?
A	When the Security Level changes the company will be informed by email of the change.

Q	What security officer training will be accepted by the Isle of Man Ship Registry?
A	Although the Isle of Man Ship Registry does not approve security training courses, we will accept security officer training that is approved, accepted or recognised by any Administration on the STCW "White List" as meeting the requirements of the relevant IMO Model Course. Please see MSN 027.