Maritime Security For Ships Flying Cyprus Flag

The Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS) has issued consolidated instructions regarding maritime security in respect of ships flying the Cyprus flag.

Communications with DMS

The instructions set out procedures for communications with the DMS and include contact details for all relevant sections of the DMS.

Recognised security organisations

The instructions include a list of classification societies authorised by Cyprus as recognised security organisations with authority to review and approve ship security plans of Cyprus-flagged ships, in accordance with Part A of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and the additional requirements of Cyprus. The organisations are also authorised to conduct all shipboard verifications (interim, initial, intermediate, renewal and additional verifications), and to issue interim and full-term international ship security certificates on behalf of Cyprus, without any additional authorisation from the DMS for the