terms used on isps code

Question 1

includes mobile offshore drilling units and high-speed craft as defined in regulation XI-2/1

Answer 1

ship

Question 2

where the ship and port interface takes place and, it includes areas such as anchorages, waiting berths, and approaches from seaward

Answer 2

port facility

Question 3

in connection with any reference to a port facility, when used in sections 14 to 18, includes a reference to the Designated Authority.

Answer 3

contracting government

Question 4

agreement reached between a ship and either a port facility or another ship with which it interfaces, specifying the security measures each will implement.

Answer 4

declaration of security (DoS)

Question 5

means the person designated by the Company for ensuring that a ship security assessment is carried out

Answer 5

company security officer (CSO)

Question 6

risk-based analysis of security hazards or threats for each ship the company operates

Answer 6

ship security assessment (SSA)

Question 7

a plan developed to ensure the application of measures on board the ship designed to protect persons on board, cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of a security incident

Answer 7

ship security plan (SSP)

Question 8

the person on board the ship, accountable to the master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and for liaison with the company security officer and port facility security officers

Answer 8

ship security officer (SSO)

Question 9

the level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times

Answer 9

isps security level 1

Question 10

the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.

Answer 10

isps security level 2

Question 11

the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target

Answer 11

isps security level 3

Question 12

a risk analysis of all aspects of a port facility’s operation in order to determine which parts of it are more susceptible to be the subject of attack

Answer 12

port facility security assessment (PFSA)

Question 13

a plan developed to ensure the application of measures designed to protect the port facility and ships, persons, cargo, cargo transport units and ship’s stores within the port facility from the risks of a security incident

Answer 13

port facility security plan (PFSP)

Question 14

the person designated as responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the ship security officers and company security officers.

Answer 14

port facility security officer (PFSO)