ISPS

Question 1

Main Aim of ISPS Code

Answer 1

Is to reduce the vulnerability of the industry and vessels to attack by countering the threat and reducing the risk.

It does this by -controlling on board access
- defining security levels
-defining roles and responsibilities

Question 2

The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is a form of log book that stays with…

Answer 2

the ship for its whole life. it must record all changes.

Question 3

Company Security Officer (CSO)

Answer 3

company appointed. responsible for ship security assessment and implementation of SSP.

Question 4

Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Answer 4

in charge of security of vessel. responsible for carrying out drills for ISPS code as per the SSP.
implementing security levels.

Question 5

Ship Security Plan (SSP)

Answer 5

Contains duties of crew members and at different security levels and protocols and guidance for different security threats.

Lock down areas
Manage access
Citadel

Question 6

Ship Security Alert System

Answer 6

Alarm which doesn’t sound on ship but to the shore authority instead.

Question 7

what are security levels 1, 2 & 3

Answer 7

1: normal
2: heightened
3: exceptional- imminent risk of security incident.

Question 8

Declaration of Security

Answer 8

declaration that addresses the security requirements that could be shared between the port facility and the ship (or between ships) and will state the responsibilities each will take.

Question 9

ISPS what would you expect for a survey?
(list 5)

Answer 9

1. ship security controls are being implemented at all times
2. access control procedures clearly implemented
3. SSP protected from unauthorised access.
4. security level is correct and all personnel are aware of the current level.
5. security equipment maintained.
6. drills are being carried out regularly
7. restricted areas are clearly identified
8. CSO is readily identified by crew.