Continuous Synopsis Record

Question 1

What is the CSR?

Answer 1

The continual synopsis record is a logbook detailing the life of the ship

Question 2

What vessels require a CSR?

Answer 2

SOLAS requires every passenger vessel on International voyages and every cargo ship over 500gt on international voyages to maintain a CSR

Question 3

What is included in the CSR?

Answer 3

1. Flag state
2. Flagging date
3. Ships ID No
4. Name of ship
5. Port of Registry
6. Registered owners/address/ID number
7. Name of charterer if applicable
8. Name of SMS operating company
9. Name of company ID
10. Classification society
11. Name of administration or RO who issued the SMC and DoC (ISM) and Ship security certificate

Question 4

How is the CSR amended?

Answer 4

When any CSR details change, an amendment form is sent to the RSS ( Register of shipping and seamen) and kept with the existing CSR