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Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Monitoring and Management

24/7/365 monitoring and management of vessel SSAS alerts, with escalation to flag state and owners, quarterly testing and logging for audit.

Description

Securewest routes a vessel's Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) alerts directly to its 24/7 Maritime Assistance Centre. The service is stated as compliant with SOLAS 1974 XI-2 6.2.1 and is designed to complement existing vessel management or fleet tracking systems. SSAS is mandatory for passenger ships, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and above and MODUs on international voyages.

Key features

  • Real-time monitoring around the clock, 365 days a year
  • Immediate assessment and escalation by trained security staff, notifying flag state authorities, owners and managers using pre-agreed procedures
  • Quarterly testing to keep the SSAS in working order
  • Logging and reporting of all alerts and drills for compliance and audit

Specifications

Monitoring24/7/365
TestingQuarterly
ComplianceSOLAS 1974 XI-2 6.2.1

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