Issuing Continuous Synopsis Records (CSRs) is the process of creating and providing a CSR to a vessel. A CSR is a document that contains information about the history of a vessel, including its ownership, flag, and name changes. It is required for all passenger and cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage (GT) and above that are engaged in international voyages.
The CSR is issued by the flag state of the vessel. The flag state is the country that the vessel is registered in. To issue a CSR, the flag state will need to collect information about the vessel, including its name, IMO number, gross tonnage, and date of construction. The flag state will also need to collect information about the vessel’s ownership, flag, and name changes.
Once the flag state has collected all of the required information, it will create a CSR and issue it to the vessel. The CSR will be kept on board the vessel and must be made available for inspection by port state control officers.
The CSR is an important tool for maritime safety and security. It allows port state control officers to verify the identity of the vessel and to ensure that the vessel is in compliance with international regulations. The CSR also helps to prevent the use of vessels for illegal activities, such as smuggling and terrorism.
Here are the steps involved in issuing a CSR:
- The owner or operator of the vessel submits an application to the flag state.
- The flag state collects the required information about the vessel.
- The flag state creates the CSR.
- The flag state issues the CSR to the vessel.
- The vessel keeps the CSR on board and makes it available for inspection by port state control officers.
The CSR is a valuable tool for maritime safety and security. It helps to ensure that vessels are properly identified and that they are in compliance with international regulations. The CSR also helps to prevent the use of vessels for illegal activities.