DNV
issues first International Ship Security Certificate to Bergesen
vessel
Posted: 2 July 2003
Det Norske Veritas announced that Bergesen-owned LNG tanker Berge
Boston has received the first ever International Ship Security Certificate.
The certificate was presented by Sam C. Aase, DNV’s principal
surveyor, to captain Ernst R.Hansen, the master of the vessel, in
the presence of US Coast Guard commanding officer and captain of
the Port Boston, Brian M. Salerno.
DNV’s senior security advisor Finn-Erik Dahl said: “The
issuance of the certificate to Berge Boston confirms that the ship
has developed and implemented a ship security plan in accordance
with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code,
which was adopted by the Intergovernmental Maritime Commission (IMO)
in December 2002”
The code represents the fastest ever implementation of an IMO legislation,
which stipulates that all vessels trading internationally must carry
a valid ISPS certificate from 1 July 2004
“From 1 July 2004, ships not complying with the ISPS Code
risk the danger of being detained in ports or being deferred from
entering ports. One year ahead with its certification, Bergesen
will gain extremely valuable experience in complying with the regulations
without risking disruption of trade,” said Dahl
Svein Erik Amundsen, chief executive officer of Bergesen commented:
“This is a new field for all of us, including the flag state,
the classification society, the seafarers and the shipowners. Through
good cooperation between all parties, we have helped to set a good
standard for the ISPS Code implementation process.”
DNV is committed to helping its customers deal with the new code.
For the past 24 months, the Society has conducted extensive research
and pilot studies to prepare ahead.
“With over 40,000 vessels and 20,000 port facilities to be
incorporated under the code, it is vital that the new requirements
are as practical as possible to maintain the flow of trade and increase
worldwide security levels,” said DNV’s security project
manager Karl Morten Wiklund.
Posted by Richard Price,
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