ISPS

Question 1

cause of ISPS

Answer 1

9/11

Question 2

The Whole idea of ISPS

Answer 2

to reduce vulnerability of the industry to attack, thus countering the threat and reducing the risk

Question 3

Main aims of the ISPS code

Answer 3

• control the access of unauthorized persons on board and inside any port
  *Monitor the activity of people and cargo operation
  *Detect the different security threats on Ship are port and implement countermeasures
  *Provide security lvls and derive various duties and functions at different security levels.
  *Build and implement roles and responsibilities for port state officer and onboard officers to tackle threats at international level
  *Collect data from all over the the world concerning security threats

Question 4

Which ships does ISPS apply to

Answer 4

passenger ships,
cargo ships/commercial yachts over 500GT,
and mobile offshore drilling units

Question 5

What is a CSR

Answer 5

Continuous Synopsis Record
Form of logbook that stays with the vessel its whole life
Records changes of owner, flag, name, class etc
Checked by Port State control at inspections

Question 6

Which vessels have a CSR

Answer 6

Passenger ships on international voyages
cargo ships of 500gt on international voyages
Class A passenger ships operating domestic services in UK waters

Question 7

Details in the CSR

Answer 7

Ships name,
port of registery
Identification number
date of registration
Flag
Owner and registerd address
Charterer and address
Class society
Company and address
expiry of ships registration with the State

Question 8

Who is the CSO

Answer 8

Company Security Officer
Company appointed person responisble for ship security assessment.
Development and implementation of Ship security Plan
If Non-Conformities, to review and modify SSP

Question 9

Who is the SSO

Answer 9

Ships Security Officer
Done a training course
In charge of scurity on board and ensuring all crew carry out their duties as per ISPS.
Organising frequent drills as per ISPS
Implements the SSP
recommends improvements to the SSP

Question 10

What is the SSP

What are some things it includes?

Answer 10

Ships Security Plan
On board plan, mentions the duties of crew at different security levels
Do’s and Dont’s for different threats
SSO is responsible under CSO for implementing the plan

Includes security measures
identifies restricted areas
preventative measures
response procedures
evacuation procedures
duties of crew
Training and drill procedures
procedures for reviewing the plan

Question 11

What is the SSAS

Answer 11

Ship Security Alert System
Alarm that does not sound on board but alerts shore authorities

Question 12

What is the ISSC
How long is it valid

Answer 12

International Ship Security Certificate
Verified and issued when ship enters service
Valid for 5 years
requires intermediate verification between 2-3 yrs

Question 13

Actions at lvl 1

Answer 13

Normal:
Check ID of all persons coming onboard
secure all unattended areas of the vessel
Search 10% (maybe an Aquila thing

Question 14

Actions at lvl 2

Answer 14

Heightened:
Patroling the decks at silent hours
limiting access points
restricting access to areas around the vessel
Escorting visitors
Searching all or part of the vessel
Search all persons entering (on aquila at least)

Question 15

Actions at lvl 3

Answer 15

Exceptional:
Consider:
limiting access to a single point
Access only to security Forces
Refusing all deliveries
Searching the whole ship
Evacuating or moving the hip

Question 16

Training should take place in thecases of:

Answer 16

Damage/arson/vandalism
Hijack
Tampering with stores
Stowaways
Smuggling
Transporting terrorists
Use of the ship as a weapon
Attacks from sea

Question 17

How often should Security drills be carried out?

Answer 17

every 3 months, or additionally if more than 25% of the crew has changed.
Various exercises involving CSO, port facilities and relevant authorities should be carried out annually

Question 18

How is the Port involved in Security?

Answer 18

Much the same as the Ship, their own Audits, Plans and officers. and same 3 lvls of security

Question 19

What if the Ship and port are at different lvls?

Answer 19

If port is higher, no problem, ship just moves up to ports lvl immediately

If Port is Lower, the CSO or SSO should talk to the port authorities and agree on appropriate security levels.
This is recorded in a ‘Declaration of Security’

Question 20

What is a DoS?

Answer 20

Declaration of Security. Addresses the security requirements that are shared between a ship and port, and states the responsibilty that each will take

SSP defines when a DoS should be completed for each security lvl

Question 21

When else does the UK require a DoS to be completed?

Answer 21

Declaration of Security
*When the Ship is operating at a higher lvl than the port
*When the Ship intends to enter a port that is not required to have a Port Facility Security Plan or Security Officer
*(If the Port is Higher than the Ship, the Port should initiate the DoS
*At Lvl 3
*When the SSP requires it to be done

Question 22

What would an ISPS survey look for?

Answer 22

*Ship security controls implemented at all times
*Access control procedures implemented and crew familiar with their duties
*SSP secure from unauthorized access
*Correct security lvl as required by Flag and port State
*Security equipment is maintained and tested
*Regular drills carried out
*Searches carried out as per the SSP
*Restricted areas clearly identified and access controlled
*SSAS, Ship security Alert System operational and a record of tests kept
*CSO can be readily identified by crew
*Records maintained

Question 23

Who sets the Security Level?

Answer 23

Port State and Flag