- The alert includes ship identity and current position associated with date and time.
- Alert is transmitted via satellite to a competent authority designated by the vessel’s flag state or by the shipping-company.
- The flag state authority is responsible for notifying the appropriate response agencies.
- Onboard the SSAS must have a minimum of two activation points (one on the bridge) to be able to activate a “covert” alert, without raising alarm on board ship itself or other ships or being registered in the terminal logs.
Ships to be provided with a SSAS:
According to the international requirements regarding the security of ships and of port facilities (SOLAS XI-2, regulation 6) ships must be provided with a SSAS as follows
