Ship Security Alert

System
 Ship Security Alert System

Agenda
Executive Summery
SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6
Scope
Ship Security Alert System
Approval & Certifications
US Maritime Authorities and SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6.
Singapore Maritime Authorities & SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6
The Market Opportunity created by SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6.
Facts & Figures
T&T SSAS Solutions
– Specifications
– Inmarsat CN 137
– Certifications
Unique Selling Points

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 Executive Summery
 The SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 have 
enforced new requirements on the
vessels subject to the SOLAS GMDSS
convention.
 The GMDSS market for Inmarsat-C is
today some 60.000 vessels, whereof
approx. 40.000 will be subject to the 
new SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6
covering Ship Security Alert
Systems.
 The effectuation dates set forth in
the SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6,
demands immediate action to ensure
that the ship owners are aware of
the new requirements, and thus, can
plan their installation requirements in
order to avoid a repletion of the
GMDSS history.
 In addition to the SOLAS Resolution
XI-2/6, the US Maritime Authorities
have tightened the requirements
further, and demands full compliance
with the resolution on July 1st 2004
for both national and foreign vessels.
Given the size of the opportunity,
new players are trying to enter the
market using competitive technology
not suited for the maritime
environment.
In order to address the requirements
in the SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6,
Thrane & Thrane will offer 2 different
solutions:
An add-on to the TT-3020C
GMDSS system aimed at the
new build market.
A stand-alone system aimed at
the existing GMDSS vessels,
who need a simple and easy to
install Ship Security Alert
System.

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 What is the SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6?

IMO has issued SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 that

defines a set of mandatory requirements certain
types of ocean going vessels are obliged to comply
with.

The SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 specifically defines a

Ship Security Alert System, which are to be installed
on board the vessel in order to facilitate a means to
signal piracy- or terror-attacks.

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 Why Ship Security Alert System?

That’s why!
Piracy attacks from January – June 2003

Source: www.iccwbo.org

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 What does SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 say?

Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is to be installed

no later than the first Radio Survey after 01 July
2004 on vessels of +500 GT constructed before 01
July 2004:
– Oil tankers
– Chemical tankers
– Gas carriers
– Bulk carriers
– High-speed cargo ships

Other cargo ships of +500 GT and mobile offshore

drilling units constructed before 01 July 2004 must
be fitted no later than the first Radio Survey after
01 July 2006.

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 What does SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6?

The SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 specifically states Radio

Survey and not Safety Survey!

The Radio Survey is mostly annual!

1/6-04 to 1/6-05 to 1/6-06 to

1/6-05 1/6-06 1/6-07
- Oil tankers - Other Cargo Ships
- Chemical tankers of +500 gt
- Gas carriers - Mobile Drilling
- Bulk carriers Units
- High-speed cargo
ships

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 How to obtain an International Ship Security Certificate?

Upon completion of the installation and subsequent

approval by a body appointed by the Flag
Administration, an International Ship Security
Certificate (ISSC) for the subject vessel will be issued.

If the subject Flag Administration uses Lloyds to

conduct the approval, the Ship Security Alert
System installed has to be approved by Lloyds.

It is also possible that the Flag Administration

conducts the approval themselves, in which case the
Ship Security Alert System has to be approved by
the Flag Administration, and not by a classification
society, e.g. Lloyds.

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 What about the US Maritime Authorities and SSAS??

 According to the Final Rule by the US Department of Homeland

Security (USCG-2003-14749) on October 22, 2003, it is stated:
Quote:
§ 104.115
…A) On or before December 29, 2003, each vessel owner or operator must submit to
the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center for each vessel the vessel security
plan…

…B) On or before June 30, 2004, each vessel must be operating in compliance with
this part.

…c) on or before July 1, 2004, foreign vessels must carry on board a valid
International Ship Security Certificate that certifies that the verifications required by
section 19.1 of part A of the ISPS Code have been completed, that the vessel meets
the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, and that the
vessel is provided with an approved security plan.
Quote:
§104.120
...4) Foreign vessels required to comply with SOLAS are not required to submit their
vessel security plan to the Coast Guard for approval. Pursuant to SOLAS and the
ISPS code, these plans are required to be approved by the Flag administration or
Recognised Security Organisation.

 The above rule becomes effective on November 19, 2003!

Source: Federal Register Vol. 68 No. 204

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 What does SOLAS Resolution 6-2/6 mean for YOU?

SOLAS Resolution +40.000 Installations

XI-2/6 Market

Thrane & Thrane

Market Share

+60.000 Installations
GMDSS Market

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 Equipment requirements stated in SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6?

 The SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 states that the Ship Security

Alert System, can be one of the following:

The GMDSS System with an approved Ship Security Alert

add-on.
A non-GMDSS system, i.e. an approved Ship Security Alert
stand-alone system.
Coded Voice Messages via radio.

 In addition, the Ship Security Alert System has to fulfill the

following:
Two covert alerting positions required
One on the Bridge at the navigating position, and
One in another location
Protected against inadvertent operation
Not provide any indication on the ship
Deliver alert to competent authority

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 How T&T will address the SOLAS XI-2/6 equipment
requirements?
 TT-3024SSA add-on 
An optional add-on to the TT-
3020C GMDSS System.
Can be retrofitted on existing
GMDSS systems based upon
TT-3020C Capsat® GMDSS
Transceiver.
Inmarsat CN 137 Approved
Automatic routing of Alerts
to RCC and optional user
designated address by means
of the GMDSS Distress
Protocol.
Use of the Alerting capabilities
are free of charge, i.e. no
subscriptions or transmission
cost.
Primarily addresses the new
build market under SOLAS
Resolution XI-2/6, as
installation cost will be
significant for existing TT-3020C
Capsat® GMDSS systems.
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TT-3000SSA Capsat® Ship Security
Alert System
A stand-alone mini-C Ship
Security Alert System.
Easy and Simple to Install.
Configured for Ship Security
Alert from factory.
Inmarsat CN 137 Approved
Automatic routing of Alerts
to RCC and optional user
designated address by means
of the GMDSS Distress
Protocol.
Use of the Alerting capabilities
are free of charge, i.e. no
subscriptions or transmission
cost.
Can optionally be enabled for
regular position reporting.
Optional Battery and Capsat
SSA Manager (availability TBD)
Primarily addresses the existing
vessels under the SOLAS
Resolution XI-2/6.
 TT-3042SSA Schematics
Existing Equipement

Works on TT-3020C
Available
Older models like TT- for
3020A/B can NOT be shipment:
upgraded. If ships
have old models, they Apr. 2004
need TT-3000SSA
TT-3020C GMDSS based on Mini-C.
Transceiver

TT-3020C firmware
upgrade

Alarm Panel

TT-3042SSA

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 TT-3042SSA Specifications

 Alarm Panel with Test-Button

and LEDs.

 One meter ARCnet Cable for TT-3020C firmware

interconnection to TT-3020C upgrade
Capsat® GMDSS Transceiver.

 TT-3020C Firmware upgrade on

Disc.
Alarm Panel

 2 Remote Alert buttons each

with 50 meter cable.
TT-3042SSA
 Approvals:
- Inmarsat CN 137
- Full IMO endorsement
- Lloyds
- DNV, GL, BV, etc to follow.

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 TT-3000SSA Schematics

Available
for
shipment:

Jan 2004

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 TT-3000SSA Capsat® Ship Security Alert System

 TT-3026M mini-C
Transceiver with 20
meter interconnection
cable.

 TT-3616B
Interconnection Box.

 1 Test Button with LED

and 50 meter cable.

 2 Alert Buttons each

with 50 meter cable.

 Approvals:
- Inmarsat Maritime
mini-C Approval
- Inmarsat CN 137
- Full IMO endorsement
- Lloyds
- DNV, BV, GL, etc to
follow.

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What is Inmarsat CN 137?

MRCC

Receiver of Alert
Fax
Telex
Alert message (one per button Inmarsat-C
push) to be sent to Competent E-Mail
Authority – from there to Law SMS-text/mobile
Enforcement Agency or to IMB Monitoring entity
 USP: Advantages of SSA by T&T

 Capsat® Ship Security Alert System- No subscriptions!

 With Inmarsat-C you only pay when transmitting data.
 Capsat® Ship Security Alert System – Reliability and
Trustworthiness!
 Automatic routing to RCC through the well known, reliable and fully
redundant Inmarsat-C Network.

 Capsat® Ship Security Alert System – Innovation and Quality!

 For more than a decade, Thrane & Thrane and Capsat® have been
synonym with the undisputed Inmarsat-C market leader.

 Capsat® Ship Security Alert System – Full Flexibility!

 Capsat® allows you to optionally specify other destination addresses
for the alerts than the RCC, as well as to take advantage of it position
reporting capabilities. However, the choice is yours.

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 Remember the GMDSS history!!!!

 Given the tight IMO deadlines and the various local maritime authorities
intent to tighten the deadline and widening the scope of the SOLAS
Resolution XI-2/6, it is vital that focus is on planning ahead, if the ship
owners are to avoid a repetition of the GMDSS history, where shortage
of supplies and installers meant significant delays in their operations!

1/6-04 to 1/6-05 1/6-05 to 1/6-06 to 1/6-07

1/6-06
SOLAS Resolution - Oil tankers - Other Cargo Ships
XI-2/6 - Chemical tankers of +500 gt
- Gas carriers - Mobile Drilling
- Bulk carriers Units
- High-speed cargo
ships
On or before 1/6-04

USCG Maritime All vessels under

Authorities SOLAS Resolution
XI-2/6

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