ISPS

Question 1

What is ISPS?

Answer 1

• International Ship and Port Facility Security code was brought into force as a maritime response to the increased terrorist threats of 9/11. The code was adopted under SOLAS chapter XI ‘Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security.
• Provides a framework through which ships and port facilities can co-operate to detect and deter acts which pose a threat to maritime security

Question 2

What are some of the requirements of the ISPS?

Answer 2

• A ship must have a designated security officer onboard
• Company must also have a security officer
• A ship must have a security plan
• Crew should be trained appropriately
• Regular security inspections of the ship

Question 3

Certs for ISPS?

Answer 3

• Ships are required to carry an ‘International ship security certificate’, which is valid for 5 years as evidence of compliance
• All crew should have security awareness cert
• Crew with specific duties shall have a Designated Security Duties cert

Question 4

What are the different levels of threat?

Answer 4

Level 1 = Normal operating level for ships and ports
Level 2 = Enhanced security level
Level 3 = There is a specific threat to the ship or port facility

Question 5

When do you train for security drills?

Answer 5

• A security drill must be carried out at least once every 3 months
• If >25% of the crew have not participated in a drill in the last 3 months after a crew change then they must do a drill within a week

Question 6

What is a Declaration of security?

Answer 6

• Contact between ship and port detailing specific duties of each party. Includes:
• Any recent security incidents
• List of last ten ports
• security level