ISPS

Question 1

What does ISPS stand for?

Answer 1

International Ship and Port Facility Security

Question 2

What is the main aim of ISPS?

Answer 2

Reduce vulnerability of shipping to attack.

Question 3

Which ships must comply with ISPS?

Answer 3

Passenger ships & cargo ships ≥500 GT on international voyages.

Question 4

What is the role of Port State Control in ISPS?

Answer 4

To ensure compliance with ISPS regulations.

Question 5

How does ISPS reduce risk at sea?

Answer 5

By controlling access, monitoring operations, and detecting threats.

Question 6

What is the Continuous Synopsis Record?

Answer 6

Permanent logbook recording ship’s identity, ownership, management, class, ISM, ISPS docs.

Question 7

What details are found in the CSR?

Answer 7

Ship’s identity, ownership, management, class, ISM, ISPS documents.

Question 8

Who is responsible for CSR accuracy?

Answer 8

The Master.

Question 9

How long must CSR be kept on board?

Answer 9

Must always be kept onboard & available for inspection.

Question 10

Who inspects CSR during port checks?

Answer 10

Port authorities.

Question 11

What is the role of the CSO?

Answer 11

Oversees ship security assessment, develops & maintains SSP, deals with non-conformities.

Question 12

What is the role of the SSO?

Answer 12

In charge of onboard security, crew duties, drills, implements SSP.

Question 13

What is the Ship Security Plan (SSP)?

Answer 13

Defines crew duties & actions at different threat levels.

Question 14

What is the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)?

Answer 14

Silent alarm → not on ship, but alerts shore authority.

Question 15

Who ensures drills are carried out onboard?

Answer 15

The Ship Security Officer (SSO).

Question 16

What is security level 1?

Answer 16

Normal: Check IDs, secure unattended areas.

Question 17

What is security level 2?

Answer 17

Heightened: Extra patrols, reduce access points, escort visitors, search vessel.

Question 18

What is security level 3?

Answer 18

Exceptional: Imminent threat → restrict access, evacuate ship, search entire vessel, refuse deliveries, move ship.

Question 19

Give 3 examples of measures at level 2.

Answer 19

Extra patrols, reduce access points, escort visitors.

Question 20

Give 3 examples of measures at level 3.

Answer 20

Restrict access, evacuate ship, search entire vessel.

Question 21

How often are ISPS drills required?

Answer 21

At least every 3 months.

Question 22

When must ISPS exercises be carried out?

Answer 22

Yearly (≤18 months gap).

Question 23

Give examples of ISPS drill scenarios.

Answer 23

Hijack, explosion, smuggling, stowaways, ship as weapon, attacks at berth/sea.

Question 24

What should happen if 25% of crew changes?

Answer 24

Drills must be conducted to ensure new crew are trained.

Question 25

Why are drills important under ISPS?

Answer 25

To ensure preparedness for security threats.

Question 26

What are port responsibilities under ISPS?

Answer 26

Have own audits, plans, officers, & follow 3 security levels.

Question 27

What happens if ship’s level is lower than port’s?

Answer 27

Ship adopts port’s higher level.

Question 28

What happens if ship’s level is higher than port’s?

Answer 28

Agree & record via Declaration of Security (DoS).

Question 29

What is a Declaration of Security (DoS)?

Answer 29

A record of security agreements between ship and port.

Question 30

When is a DoS required?

Answer 30

When the ship's security level is higher than the port's.