Section 6.2 requires the Company to provide necessary support to the Master, SSO and CSO. Does this mean I have to place weapons on board for self-defence?
The clear answer is no. The ISPS Code does not require the ship to be equipped with weapons or similar. This is entirely up to Company to decide whether this is deemed necessary or useful. This Section has been aimed to ensure that the Company provides necessary resources, e.g. placing on board enough personnel which can be assigned to security duties, communication facilities, training to personnel, security equipement etc., in order for the Master, SSO and CSO to be in a position to conduct their duties and responsibilities as laid down in the Code and the Company’s SSPs.
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