CSR

Question 1

What is a CSR?

Answer 1

Continuous Synopsis Record - Provides an on board record of the history of the Ship. As required under SOLAS Ch 11 pt i

Question 2

How do you update a CSR?

Answer 2

Complete Form 2. FIll in relevant box that requires changing. Complete irrelevant boxes as N/C.

Send this ashore to Flag along with Index of Amendments. Keep copy of Index on board to show to Port State if inspected. To show changes are under way.

Question 3

What is a CSR made up of?

Answer 3

Form 1 - CSR “Document” (contains 16 part ship info)
Form 2 - Record of amendments
Form 3 - Index of amendments

Question 4

Who is responsible for updating the CSR?

Answer 4

Master is responsible.

Question 5

Info contained on CSR?

Answer 5

IMO Number (Not Changeable)
Date from which Document applies
Name of Ship
Port of Registration
Flag State
Date of registration with the State
Name & address of registered Owner
Name & address of registered Bareboat charter
Name of Management Company (ISM)
Name of Class Society
Name of Flag / R/O that issued DoC
Name of Flag /  R/O that issued SMC
Name of Flag / RSO / R/O that issued ISSC
Date which ship ceased to be registered with the State
Remarks

Question 6

How soon must must amendments be applied to the CSR?

Answer 6

Flag must issue amendments within 3 months