Topic 8 Security Flashcards
a) Explain the general objectives of the ISPS Code and identify the different parties collectively involved. (10)
b) Define the different security levels referred to in the ISPS Code. (6)
c) State 4 precautions to be taken when entering a sea area considered to be a high risk area. (4)
Objectives of the ISPS Code
1. To establish an international framework involving co-operation between Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade;
2. To establish the respective roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries, at the national and international level for ensuring maritime security;
3. To ensure the early and efficient collection and exchange of security-related information;
4. To provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels; and
5. To ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place.
b) MARSEK LEVEL 1 Normal
MARSEK LEVEL 2 Heigtened
MARSEK LEVEL 3 Exceptional
c) 8.6 PRECAUTIONS WHEN APPROACHING A HIGH RISK AREA
The fundamentals of best practices to avoid attack by pirates and armed robbers are:
• Conduct thorough, ship-specific pre-voyage threat and risk assessments to identify appropriate Ship Protection Measures (SPMs).
• Implement SPMs as identified in the pre-voyage risk assessment. Companies may wish to provide additional equipment or manpower as a means of further reducing risk. If attackers cannot board a ship they cannot hijack it.
• Ships should register in accordance with the requirements of any Voluntary
Reporting Area (VRA) they are transiting.
• Ships are strongly encouraged to report daily when operating in in a VRA either by email or phone using the relevant Ship Position Reporting - Daily Position.
Particularly vulnerable ships will be noted and monitored.
A proper, visible lookout is the most effective method of ship protection. It can help identify a suspicious approach or attack early on, allows defences to be deployed and, can serve as an effective deterrent to would-be attackers.
a) What are the key elements of the ISPS Code? (6)
b) What vessels are required to be fitted with AIS? (6)
c) What are the main consequences that the Master should consider in cases wher stowaways are discovered on board the ship? (8)
a)Objectives of the ISPS Code
1. To establish an international framework involving co-operation between
Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade;
2. To establish the respective roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries, at the national and international level for ensuring maritime security;
3. To ensure the early and efficient collection and exchange of security-related information;
4. To provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels; and
5. To ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place.
b) AIS Carriage Requirements
SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19 requires the following vessels to be equipped with AIS:
• All ships of 300gt and upwards engaged on international voyages
• Cargo ships of 500gt and upwards not engaged on international voyages
• Passenger ships irrespective of size
c) Action to be Taken Upon Discovery of Stowaways
The master’s responsibilities are detailed in MGN 70 as follows:
The master must endeavour
• To make every effort to determine immediately the port of embarkation of the stowaway;
• To make every effort to establish the identity, including the nationality / citizenship of the stowaway;
• To prepare a statement containing all information relevant to the stowaway, in accordance with information specified in the standard document annexed to the Guidelines in MGN 70, for presentation to the appropriate authorities;
• To notify the existence of a stowaway and any relevant details to his shipowner and appropriate authorities at the port of embarkation, the next port of call and the flag State;
• Not to depart from his planned voyage to seek the disembarkation of a stowaway to any country unless repatriation has been arranged with sufficient documentation and permission given for disembarkation, or unless there are extenuating security or compassionate reasons;
• To ensure that the stowaway is presented to appropriate authorities at the next port of call in accordance with their requirements;
• To take appropriate measures to ensure the security, general health, welfare and safety of the stowaway, until disembarkation.
a) State the conditions under which the ISPS Code applies to yachts. (2)
b) State the 4 objectives of the ISPS Code. (8)
c) List the 5 functional requirements of the ISPS Code. (10)
a) All vessels above 500gt shall comply
A ship that is compliant with the ISPS Code must have an International Ship Security
Certificate (ISSC).
b)Objectives of the ISPS Code
1. To establish an international framework involving co-operation between
Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade;
2. To establish the respective roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries, at the national and international level for ensuring maritime security;
3. To ensure the early and efficient collection and exchange of security-related information;
4. To provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels; and
5. To ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place.
c)Functional Requirements of the ISPS Code
These must be met in order for the Code to achieve its objectives, and include:
• gathering and assessing information with respect to security threats and exchanging such information with appropriate Contracting Governments;
requiring the maintenance of communication protocols for ships and port facilities;
• preventing unauthorized access to ships, port facilities and their restricted areas;
• Preventing the introduction of unauthorised weapons or explosives
explosives to ships or port facilities;
• providing means for raising the alarm in reaction to security threats or security incidents;
• requiring ship and port facility security plans based upon security assessments;
and
• requiring training, drills and exrecises
Q5: What are the steps detailed in MGN70 that ought to be taken by the Master if stowaways are discovered on board?
c) Action to be Taken Upon Discovery of Stowaways
The master’s responsibilities are detailed in MGN 70 as follows:
The master must endeavour
• To make every effort to determine immediately the port of embarkation of the stowaway;
• To make every effort to establish identity nationality of the stowaway;
• To prepare a statement containing all information relevant to the stowaway, in accordance with information specified in the standard document annexed to the Guidelines in MGN 70, for presentation to the appropriate authorities; Inform P&I club,Inform owner/management
• To notify the existence of a stowaway and any relevant details to his shipowner and appropriate authorities at the port of embarkation, the next port of call and the flag State;
• Not to depart from his planned voyage to seek the disembarkation of a stowaway to any country unless repatriation has been arranged with sufficient documentation and permission given for disembarkation, or unless there are extenuating security or compassionate reasons;
• To ensure that the stowaway is presented to appropriate authorities at the next port of call in accordance with their requirements;
• To take appropriate measures to ensure the security, general health, welfare and safety of the stowaway, until disembarkation.
Q6: If stowaways are discovered onboard a yacht midway through the voyage, what are the Captain’s responsibilities on approaching the next port?
On approaching port:
In every case, the agent should be notified of the presence of stowaways in advance of arrival. Many countries impose very heavy penalties on masters who fail to ensure that stowaways are kept securely on board in port.
The stowaways should be locked securely in their accommodation when approaching port to ensure that they don’t escape.
Inform all appropriate port authorities of the presence of stowaways on board, including immigration and port health.
a) Define an “attempted stowaway”. (2)
b) Define a “stowaway”. (2)
c) State how a stowaway incident should be dealt with. (2)
d) State the actions that should be taken to prevent stowaways. (2)
e) Upon arrival in port. What is the status of a stowaway? (2)
f) State the master’s and shipowner’s responsibility with regard to security measures to prevent stowaways from boarding. (4)
g) List 6 duties of the master in requesting and notification of stowaways which are found on board (6)
a) Not successful, detected before departure
b) The IMO Guidelines define a “stowaway” as a person who is secreted on a ship, or in cargo which is subsequently loaded on the ship, without the consent of the shipowner or the master or any other responsible person, and who is detected on board after the ship has departed
c) Breach of security
d) Compliance with SSP
Searches
Access to ship restricted
Gangway watch
e) Passenger, Ilegal
f) Compliance with SSP, searches, log book entries of searches
g) The master’s responsibilities are detailed in MGN 70 as follows;
• To make every effort to determine immediately the port of embarkation of the stowaway;
To make every effort to establish the identity, including the nationality / citizenship of the stowaway;
• To prepare a statement containing all information relevant to the stowaway, in accordance with information specified in the standard document annexed to the Guidelines in MGN 70, for presentation to the appropriate authorities;
• To notify the existence of a stowaway and any relevant details to his shipowner and appropriate authorities at the port of embarkation, the next port of call and the flag State;
• Not to depart from his planned voyage to seek the disembarkation of a stowaway to any country unless repatriation has been arranged with sufficient documentation and permission given for disembarkation, or unless there are extenuating security or compassionate reasons;
• To ensure that the stowaway is presented to appropriate authorities at the next port of call in accordance with their requirements;
• To take appropriate measures to ensure the security, general health, welfare and safety of the stowaway, until disembarkation.
