ISPS Flashcards
ISPS
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
Aim of ISPS
- produces a framework to provide national and international security
- is to reduce the vulnerability of the industry to attack, thus countering the threat and reducing the risk.
- To control the access of unauthorized person on board
- To monitor the activity of people and cargo operation
- To detect the different security threats on board vessel and in port and
implement measure as per the situation - To provide security level to the ship and derive various duties and functions in
different security level
The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is a form of log book that stays with:
the ship for its whole life, and records all changes of owner, flag, name, Class, ISM, etc.
Security level 1:
normal, the level at which the ship or port facility normally operates. This is when you:
* Check the identity of all people coming on board
* Secure all unattended areas of the vessel
Security level 2:
heightened, the level applying for as long as there is a heightened risk of a security incident.
This is when you should consider:
* Limiting the number of access points to the ship
* thorough check 1 in 4
* Accommodation ladder or yachts where the only access point is a passerelle
aft)
* Restricting access to the area around the ship, both in the water and on the
quayside (in co-operation with the port authority)
* Escorting visitors to the ship
* Searching all or part of the vessel
Security level 3:
exceptional, the level applying for the period of time when there is the probable or imminent risk of a security incident.
This is when you consider:
* Limiting access to a single, controlled, access point
* Granting access only to security forces
* Directing persons on board
* Refusing all deliveries
* Evacuating the ship
* Searching the entire ship
* Moving the ship
Company Security Officer (CSO)
company appointed person who is responsible for the ship security assessment and for on board survey to confirm the development and implementation of ship security plan as per ISPS code.
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
in charge of security of the vessel on board and responsible for the other entire crew member to carry out duties for ship security as per ISPS code
Ship Security Plan (SSP)
plan kept on board vessel mentioning the duty of crew members at different security levels and the do’s and don’ts at different type of security threats.
Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
- types of security equipment which are kept on board (metal detector for checking the person entering the vessel)
- since 2004 ships have installed SSAS as per ISPS norms which does not sound on ship but alarms the shore authority about the security threat.
A Declaration of Security (DOS)
- declaration that addresses the security requirements that could be shared between a port facility and a ship (or between ships) and will state the responsibility for security each shall take.
ISPS - What Would You Expect for a Survey?
- Ship Security controls are to be established and implemented at all times.
- access control procedures are clearly implemented and the personnel in charge of access control are familiar with their duties
- The Ship Security Plan (SSP) and related records are protected from unauthorized access
- The security level is set correctly as required by the Flag State and Port Authorities and all personnel are aware of the current level
- Ship’s stores are checked on receipt and stowed promptly, in accordance with levels set by SSP.
- security equipment is maintained
- Drills are carried out regularly as per ISPS Code and SSP.
- Restricted areas are clearly identified and marked as required by the SSP.
- Access to and activity within Restricted Areas is controlled as required by the
SSP - Searches are carried out in accordance with the level set by the SSP
