Ship Security Alert System
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The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is provided to a ship for the purpose of transmitting a security alert to the shore to indicate to a competent authority that the security of the ship is under threat or has been compromised.[1] In case of attempted piracy or terrorism, the ship's SSAS beacon can be activated by the crew to continuously send silent alerts to predefined recipients. Technically, the SSAS consists of a GPS receiver linked to a transmitter, a power supply, software and activation buttons.[2]
There must be at least two independent activation points on the ship, one on the
The alert receivers are obliged to inform the national authorities of the coastal states where the ship is sailing, so that help from security forces can be dispatched to the location.
The SOLAS Convention (Chapter XI-2, Regulation 6) requires all vessels to be equipped with SSAS. Only exception are non-passenger vessels of less than 500 GT constructed before 1 July 2004.[4] It is part of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code that amends the SOLAS on maritime security.
See also
- Cospas-Sarsat
- GMDSS
- Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
References
- ^ "Resolution MSC.136(76) Performancce Standards For A Ship Security Alert System" (PDF). International Maritime Organization. 11 December 2002. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Do you know what a Ship Security Alert System is?". SAFETY4SEA. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "What is Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)?". Marine Insight. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "CHAPTER XI-2 Special Measures To Enhance Maritime Security" (PDF). Retrieved 10 December 2023.
External links
Media related to Ship Security Alert System at Wikimedia Commons