ISPS - International Ship & Port Security Flashcards
ISPS - How do we comply with the ISPS Code?
- We comply with it through means of the ship security plan
- Security plan is written by the company after a ships security assessment
- The plan is written with reference to:
+ International conventions / regulations (SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (Enhance Security)
+ Flag state requirements
+ Insurance requirements
+ MCA Guidance - A vessels security plan must be approved by Flag State!
ISPS - What does the ISPS Manual consist of? (Security Plan)
It consist of two parts:
- Part 1: Not published (controlled document - secret information) Port state has no right to view it, it details secret phrases used during attacked of piracy etc. Detailed only know by: \+ C.S.O (Company Security officer) \+ Master \+ SSO \+ Flag State
- Part 2: Published
+ Familiarisation of crew
+ Training - Drills every 3 months - Exercise every 12 months
+ Procedures - MARSEC Levels
ISPS - What are the security Measures at MARSEC Level 1?
Level 1 = Normal \+ Limit access points \+ Gangway watch \+ ID checks \+ Bag search 25% \+ Regular Rounds on deck \+ Stores / spares check 25%
ISM - What are the security measures at MARSEC Level 2?
Level 2 = Heightened Level of Security \+ Limit access points \+ Gangway watch \+ ID Check \+ Bag Search 75% \+ Continuous rounds of deck \+ Stores / Spares checked 100% \+ Additional security briefings to the ship’s personnel to with emphasis in relation to the security level
ISPS - What are the security measures at MARSEC Level 3?
Level 3 = Extreme
+ Limit access to a single, controlled access point
+ Access only given to authorised personnel / those responding to security incident
+ Suspension of embarkation / debarkation
+ If required, evacuation of ship
+ No Stores to be accepted unless emergency
+ Continuous watch all around deck
+ Prepare for a full or partial search of the ship
ISPS - What is a deflation of security - D.O.S?
D.O.S (Declaration of Security)
+ It is an agreement between the vessel and the port to decide who is responsible for security tasks
D.O.S is issues when:
- When the ship is operating at a different level to the port
- When there are known security threats to the vessel
- When visiting a Non ISPS port
- Ship to Ship Operations
- If instructed by Port or Flag State
ISPS - What Security Equipment can you expect to find onboard?
Bridge:
+ SSA (2) - Ship Security Alert System
+ LRIT - Long range identification tracking system >300GT (SRC)
- Sends out position and time every 6 hours (4x daily) to flag state
+ A.I.S
Other: \+ Scanners \+ Pressure pads / Lasers \+ X-ray machines \+ CCTV \+ Access Control
ISPS - What are the security training requirements?
- Security Awareness - All crew
- Designated Security Duties - Any crew member with a security related duty
- Ships Security Officer - SSO
- Drills to be carried out every 6 months (Stowaway, bomb threat etc)
- SSA test every 3 months
ISPS - What security alerts must be reported to Flag - MCA?
You MUST contact the MCA for any of the following:
+ Bombs or explosives found
+ Guns or firearms found
+ Stowaways
ISPS - What must be reported to the PFSO and SSO?
+ Suspicious packages ashore
+ Suspicious behaviour of persons ashore
ISPS - What would you do if you find a stowaway onboard?
+ Approach situation cautiously, inform other crew
+ Establish Identity and Nationality
+ Work out where they boarded / how?
+ Feed and water them
+ Notify Flag State, Company, Previous and Next Port
+ Can place under lock and key if a threat to crew or vessel
+ Take appropriate measures to ensure the security, general health, welfare and safety of the stowaway until disembarkation.
+ Contact insurance P&I as they will be footing the bill of any legal costs
MGN70(M) - Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases / IMO Resolution A.871(20)
