KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISPS CODE 2004
IN KENYAN WATERS AND SEA PORTS
To all Masters and Operators of internationally trading ships,
their agents and other interested parties.
SUMMARY
This notice provides general guidance and information on the
implementation of the ISPS Code in Kenyan Seaports and
waters.
INTRODUCTION
Kenya has implemented the maritime security requirements
contained in Chapter XI-2 of the International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and the International Ship and
Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code through the Merchant
Shipping Bill 2004 and the Maritime Security Regulations
2004.
These Regulations apply to all Seaports in Kenya and
Passenger ships, Cargo ships of 500 GRT (Gross Registered
Tonnage) or more and mobile offshore drilling units on
international voyages.
However, they do not apply to fishing vessels, vessels used
solely for sports recreation, government ships engaged solely
on non-commercial voyages, coasting ships and ships
transiting Kenya territorial waters.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, has issued
the following port facilities with the statement of compliance.
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Name
Certificate of
Compliance No.
1. Port of Mombasa
17866
2. Kipevu Oil Terminal
17866/013
3. Shimanzi Oil Term.
17866/011
Date of
Issue
29-06-04
29-06/04
29-06-04
1. RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATION
The Ministry of Transport has appointed Kenya Ports
Authority as the Recognized Security Organization
2. SECURITY LEVEL
Security Level 1 applies in Kenya territorial waters and
seaports. Any change of security level or its area of
application will be communicated by notices to mariners,
navigational warnings, circulars, VHF communication or
any other appropriate means.
The Minister for Transport is responsible for declaring
any change of security level.
3. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS
PROPER RECIPIENT OF REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
WITH SECURITY INCIDENTS:
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95009
MOMBASA - KENYA
Telephone 254 041 2312211
Facsimile 254 041 2311867
E-mail
kpamd@kpa.co.ke
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3.1.1
Contacts
3.1.1.1
Mr. Gichiri Ndua
Managing Director
Telephone No. 254 41 2113118
E-mail:kpamd@kpa.co.ke,
gndua@kpa.co.ke
3.1.1.2.
Maj. (Rtd) Mohammed D. Morowa
Title: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Address: P. O. Box 95009
MOMBASA
Tel: + 254 41 2112352
Mobile: + 254 722262639
E-mail: mmorowa@kpa.co.ke
3.1.1.3.
Port Control
Ras Serani Signal Station
Telephone No. 254 41 2312895
VHF Channel 12 and 16
3.2. REGISTRAR OF SHIPS AND SEAFARERS AND
MAINTAINING DATABASE
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
NAIROBI – KENYA
Telephone No. 254 20 2729200
Facsimile No. 254 20 2726362
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3.2.1
Contact Person
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY:
Contact Person: Mrs. Nancy Karigithu
Title: Director General
Address: P. O. Box 95076
MOMBASA
Tel: + 254 41 2318398/9
Fax: + 254 41 2318397
E-mail: dgkma@maritimeauthority.co.ke
3.3 NATIONAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIP
AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
NAIROBI – KENYA
Telephone No. 254 20 2729200
Facsimile No. 254 20 2726362
3.3.1 Contact Person
Dr. Cyrus Njiru
Title: Permanent Secretary
Address: P.O.Box 52692
NAIROBI
Tel: + 254 20 2729200
Fax: + 254 20 2726362
3.3.1.2
Mr. Peter Thuo
Director of Shipping
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
NAIROBI – KENYA
Telephone No. 254 20 2729200
Facsimile No. 254 20 2724553
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3.4 PROPER RECIPIENT OF MARITIME SECURITY
RELATED COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER
CONTRACTING GOVERNMENT
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
NAIROBI – KENYA
Telephone No. 254 020 2729200
Facsimile No. 254 020 2726362
3.4.1 Contact Person
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY:
Contact Person: Mrs. Nancy Karigithu
Title: Director General
Address: P. O. Box 95076
MOMBASA
Tel: + 254 41 2318398/9
Fax: + 254 41 2318397
E-mail: dgkma@maritimeauthority.co.ke
3.5. PROPER RECIPIENT OF SHIP SECURITY ALERTS
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95009
MOMBASA - KENYA
Telephone 254 41 2312211
Facsimile 254 41 2311867
3.5.1
Contact
Mr. Gichiri Ndua
Managing Director
Telephone No. 254 41 2113118
E-mail:kpamd@kpa.co.ke, gndua@kpa.co.ke
3.5.2. PORT SECURITY:
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Maj. (Rtd) Mohammed D. Morowa
Title: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Address: P. O. Box 95009
MOMBASA
Tel: + 254 41 2112352
Mobile: + 254 722262639
E-mail: mmorowa@kpa.co.ke
3.5.3.
Port Control :
Ras Serani Signal Station
Telephone No. 254 041 312895
VHF Channel 12 and 16
3.6 RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATION
3.6.1. Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95009
MOMBASA - KENYA
Telephone 254 41 2312211
Facsimile 254 41 2311867
Contact Mr. Gichiri Ndua
Managing Director
Telephone No. 254 41 2113118
E-mail:kpamd@kpa.co.ke,
gndua@kpa.co.ke
PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER
3.7.1.
Contact
Maj. (Rtd) Mohammed D. Morowa
Title: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Address: P. O. Box 95009
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MOMBASA
Tel: + 254 41 2112352
Mobile: + 254 722262639
E-mail: mmorowa@kpa.co.ke
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