ISPS Code

Training Presentation
Technical & Operation Training Department
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• ISPS Code: Why?

• ISPS Code: Definition, Objectives and Application
• Structure of ISPS Code
• Main Requirements
 ISPS Code: Why?
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 ISPS Code: What is it?
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• International Maritime Regulation (IMO) which contains measures to enhance the security of
ship & port facility
• Amendment to SOLAS Chapter XI-2
• Adopted on 12 December 2002
 ISPS Code: Objectives
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 To provide a standardized, consistent framework for:

• Evaluating risk,

• Enabling Governments to offset changes in threat with changes in

vulnerability for ships and port facilities through determination of appropriate
security levels and corresponding security measures
 ISPS Code: Application
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• International operations
• Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft
• Cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and above
• Mechanically propelled MODU
• Port facilities serving such ships

• Mandatory since 1 July 2004

 Structure of the ISPS Code
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• Part A: Mandatory (SOLAS Chapter XI-2)

• Part B: Guidance but may become mandatory
 ISPS Code Part A – Mandatory Requirements
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 General: Introduction, Objectives, Functional Requirements

 Definitions

 Application

 Responsibilities of Contracting Governments

 Declaration Of Security (DOS)

 Obligation of the Company

 ISPS Code Part A – Mandatory Requirements
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• Ship Security

• Ship Security Assessment

• Ship Security Plan

• Records

• Company Security Officer

• Ship Security Officer

• Training, Drills and Exercises on Ship Security

 ISPS Code Part A – Mandatory Requirements
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• Port Facility Security

• Port Facility Security Assessment

• Port Facility Security Plan

• Port Facility Security Officer

• Training, Drills and Exercises on Port Facility

• Verification and certification for ships

Ship Security (section 7)
 Ship Security at Level 1
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• Performance of all ship security duties

• Controlling access to the ship

• Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects

• Monitoring restricted areas

• Monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship

• Supervising the handling of cargo and ship’s stores

• Security communication is readily available

 Ship Security Assessment (section 8)
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 Detects threats to critical assets and define preventive measures

 Ship Security Plan (section 9)
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 Describe in a clear and concise form, how the security measures will be carried out
to protect the ship and the crew
 Company Security Officer (section11)
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 CSO=Quality & Compliance Manager +

Regional ISM Coordinator as
Designated Security Officer position

 Ship Security Assessment

Development of Ship Security Plan
Internal Audits
Security Personnel Training
Liaison with SSO and PFSO
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 Ship Security Officer (section 12)
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• SSO= Chief Mate

 Implementation & maintenance of the Ship

Security Plan
 Reporting deficiencies, incidents
 Security Inspection
 Personnel Training
 Drills & Exercises (section 13)
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Drills at 3 monthly intervals, or within a week when 25% crew changed:

• Ensure crew are proficient in their assigned duties

Annual Exercises:
• Testing communications, co-ordination, resource availability & response
• Participation of CSO, PFSO, Relevant Authorities
 Verification & Certification for Ships (section 19)
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 Benefits of the ISPS Code?
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• Improvement of the security reflex

• Motivation of the personnel

• Reduction of incidents

• Reduction of complains

• Reduction of insurance’s premium

• Building a security culture

• Improving the Company’s image