Safe Sea Net (SSN) is the European Community maritime information and exchange system. It has been developed according to Directive (EC) No 2002/59 (later amended by Directive (EC) No 2009/17) which has been transposed to the Cyprus legislation by virtue of Law 131(I)/2004 (later amended by laws 98(I)/2010 and 92(I)/2012). SafeSeaNet main objectives are to enhance the safety of efficiency of maritime traffic, improve the response of authorities to incidents, accidents or potentially dangerous situations at sea, including search and rescue operations, and contribute to a better prevention and detection of pollution by ships.
Applicable Circulars are:
Circular 13/2016: SafeSeaNet - European Platform for Maritime Data Exchange - Notification of Waste and Residues - Notification of Security Information - Notification of Dangerous or Polluting Goods (Hazmat).
Circular 41/2010: SafeSeaNet- European Platform for Maritime Data Exchange. New Inspection Regime on Port State Control-Notification of Ships.
Circular 7/2010: SafeSeaNet - European Platform for Maritime Data Exchange.