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.
For further information contact:
DNV
Karl Morten Wiklund
Security Project Manager
Tel. (+47) 67579767
karl.morten.wiklund@dnv.com
Bergesen
Jan Håkon Pettersen
Deputy Managing Director
Tel.(+47) 22120600
E-mail: jan.hakon.pettersen@bergesen.no
You can also contact:
Finn-Erik Dahl
Senior Security Advisor
Tel. (+47) 67579478
finn.erik.dahl@dnv.com
Sam C. Aase
Principal Surveyor
Tel. (+47) 67579784
sam.aase@dnv.com
Joar Bengaard
Deputy Manager, Region North and South America
Tel. (+1) 201 343 0800
joar.bengaard@dnv.com
Stuart Brewer
Senior Information Officer
Tel. (+47) 67578511
stuart.d.brewer@dnv.com
