Section 0: Capt. Hyronimus A Taneh
Section 0: Capt. Hyronimus A Taneh
Section 0: Capt. Hyronimus A Taneh
Introduction
3. In cases where the ship is employed under the terms of charter party(ies), who are the
parties to such charter party(ies).
Section 1
Security Organization of the ship and the company
Particulars of Ship(s) and Company
1.1 Particulars of Ship(s)
Name of ship Flag of ship CAPT. HYRONIMUS A TANEH
Signal letters IMO number
Type of ship Service area
Length Breadth
Gross tonnage Net tonnage
Draught (summer) Freeboard (summer)
Displacement Deadweight
The following information is given by company to the master in a separate document as shown on
Annex 3. The master is to produce this document to an officer who is duly authorized by the
Government, when this information is required.
1. Name of responsible person for assignment of crew members
2. Parties concerned with bareboat charter
3. Parties concerned with time charter
4. Parties concerned with voyage charter
Organization and Responsibilities
1.3 Organization Chart relating to shipboard security
Management (Chief Executive Officer)
Master
3rd Officer
3rd Engineer Engine Ratting
4th Engineer
1.4 Master’s Overriding Authority
The master has the overriding authority and the responsibility to make decisions which, in his
professional judgment, is necessary to maintain the safety and security of the ship. This includes
denial of access to persons (except those identified as duly authorized by a Contracting
Government) or their effects and refusal to load cargo, including containers or other closed cargo
transport units.
If, in the professional judgment of the master, a conflict between any safety and security
requirement applicable to the ship arises during its operations, the master should give effect to
those requirements necessary to maintain the safety of the ship. In such cases, the master may
implement temporary security measures and should forthwith inform the administration and, if
appropriate, the Contracting Government in whose port the ship is operating or intends to enter.
Any such temporary security measures should, to the highest possible degree, be commensurate
with the prevailing security level.
Section 2
Personnel training
CAPT. HYRONIMUS A TANEH
2.1 Ship Security Officer (SSO)
SSO should have knowledge of, and receive training, in some or all of the following, as
appropriate. CSO is responsible for planning and performing of the SSO training.
1. Security administration;
2. Relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations;
3. Relevant Government legislation and regulations;
4. Responsibilities and functions of other security organizations;
5. Methodology of ship security assessments;
6. Methods of ship security surveys and inspections;
7. Ship and port operations and conditions;
8. Ship and port facility security measures;
9. Emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning;
10. Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security measure and
procedures;
11. Handling sensitive security related information and security related communications;
12. Knowledge of current security threats and patterns;
13. Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;
14. Recognition, on a non discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of
persons who are likely to threaten security;
15. Techniques used to circumvent security measures;
16. Security equipment and systems and their operational limitations;
17. Method of conducting audits, inspection, control and monitoring;
18. Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections;
19. Security drills and exercises, including drills and exercises with port facilities; and
20. Assessment of security drills and exercises.
In addition the SSO should have knowledge of, and receive training, in some or all of the
following, as appropriate:
1. The layout of the ship;
2. The SSP and related procedures (including scenario-based training on how to respond);
3. Crowd management and control techniques;
4. Testing, calibration and whilst at sea maintenance of security equipment and systems.
Section 3
Drills and Exercises CAPT. HYRONIMUS A TANEH
3.1 Drills
The objective of drills and exercise is to ensure that shipboard personnel are proficient in all
assigned security duties at all security levels and the identification of any security related
deficiencies, which need to be address.
To ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the Ship Security Plan, drill should
be conducted at least once every three months. In addition, in case where more than 25 percent
of the ship’s personnel has been changed, at any one time, with personnel that has not
previously participated in any drill on that ship, within the last 3 months, a drill should be
conducted within one week of the change.
Security training should take into consideration various emergency situations that may occur
depending on type of ship and cargoes. SSO should establish scenario of, at least, the
followings, and perform the training:
1. Search of unauthorized visitor on shipboard
2. Search of materials that may cause security threat to ship
3. Search of prohibited article on shipboard
4. Training to deter attackers from approaching to ship
5. Recognition of restricted area
3.2 Exercises
CSO should participate, when requested, in exercises which should be carried out at least once
each calendar year with no more than 18 months between the exercises.
In addition, SSO of at least one more than 1 vessel out of the fleet of the company should
participate in the above exercise. When CSO participates in an exercise with the Contracting
Government other than Administration of the ship’s flag state, the CSO should report this
matter to the Administration.
In case CSO has the SSO of the ship participate in the exercise, the CSO should dispatch the
SSO the scenarios in advance which the organizer will use in the exercise. In case of no
scenarios prepared, the CSO should liaise with the organizer to clarify the SSO role and
familiarize those matters to the SSO.
In case the master or SSO is requested to participate in the exercise without the knowledge of
the CSO, the master or the SSO should not participate at his discretion. The master or SSO
should report the fact to the CSO for his advise.
Section 4
Records and Documentation
4.1 Records of the following activities relating to SSP should be kept on board
4.1.1 For at least 2 years or the minimum period specified by the Administration
1. Training, drills and exercises;
2. Changes in security level;
3. Communications relating to the direct security of the ship such as specific threats to the
ship or to port facility the ship is, or has been;
4. Internal audits and reviews of security activities;
5. Periodic review of the ship security assessment;
6. Periodic review of the Security Plan;
7. Implementation of any amendments to the plan; and
8. Maintenance, calibration and testing of security equipment, if any including testing of
the ship security alert system.
4.1.2 For the period of last 10 port calls or the minimum period specified by the Administration.
1. Security threats and security incidents
2. Breach of security
3. Declaration of security
4. Security level of last 10 port calls and any special or additional measures taken
5. Appropriate ship security procedures that were maintained during ship to ship activities.
Form of record is attached as separate sheet in Annex 4.
4.2 Prior to entering a port, the following security information might be requested to provide to
the PSC Officer with the aim of avoiding the need to impose control measures or steps. In
this respect, SSO should prepare these information prior to entering a port, and such
information should kept onboard for the period of last 10 port calls or the minimum period
specified by the Administration.
1. Information contained in the Continuous Synopsis Record
2. Location of the ship at the time the report is made
3. Expected time of arrival of the ship in port
4. Crew list
5. General description of cargo aboard the ship
6. Passenger list
Section 5
CAPT. HYRONIMUS A TANEH
Response to change in security level
There are 3 of security levels to be set out each responding to the degree of threat.
In normal time of peace the ships act upon the security level 1. at security level 1, the following
activities should be carried out on all ships, in order to identify and take preventive measures against
security incidents:
1. Ensuring the performance of all ship security duties;
2. Controlling access to the ship;
3. Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects;
4. Monitoring restricted areas to ensure that only authorized persons have access;
5. Monitoring of deck areas an areas surrounding the ship;
6. Supervising the handling of cargo and ship’s stores; and
7. Ensure that security communication is readily available.
The change in security level occur when the degree of threat and risk has changed.
At security level 2, the additional protective measures should be implemented for each activity detailed
in the above paragraph.
At security level 3, further specific protective measures should be implemented for each activity
detailed in the above paragraph.
Prior to entering a port, or whilst in a port within the territory of a Contracting Government that has set
security level 2 or 3, the ship acknowledge receipt of this instruction and should confirm to the PFSO
the initiation of the implementation of the appropriate measures and procedures as detailed in the SSP,
and in the case of security level 3, an instruction issued by the Contracting Government which has set
security level.
At security level 3, the ship should follow the instruction issued by the organization which respond to
this security incident or its threat. Every security measures to be taken should be such that they would
closely coordinate with the activity of those who respond to the incident and with the port facility.
The ship should report to the company of the above instruction. The master is always responsible for
the safety of the ship. Even under security level 3, the master can request explanation or modification
of instruction issued by organization who responds to the security incident or its threat, if there is an
evidence to believe that implementation of instruction may endanger the safety of ship.
The master should report any problems, which may occur when implementing the security measures.
In this case, the master should co-ordinate to take appropriate action consulting with PFSO and SSO.
If a ship is required by Administration to set, or is already at, a higher security level than that set for
the port it intends to enter or in which it is already located, then the ship should advise, without delay,
the competent authority of the Contracting Government within whose territory the port facility is
located and the PFSO of the situation.
Section 6
Procedures for interfacing with facilities and other ship
The master should respond to relevant requirements set forth in the Ship Security Plan. Prior to
entering a port or whilst in a port within the territory of a Contracting Government, a ship should
comply with the requirements for the security level set by that Contracting Government if such
security level is higher than the security level set by the Administration for that ship.
6.1 Arrival in Ports
Prior to entering a port, the ship should confirm whether the port is subject to the ISPS Code and
holds the Port Facility Security Plan.
a. When the port holds Port Facility Security Plan
- CSO or SSO should liaise with PFSO and confirm the security level of both sides
- When a Declaration of Security is required by Contracting Government or PFSO, the
master should instruct SSO to prepare this Declaration of Security.
- When the ship has a higher security level than that of the port facility, the master should
inform this fact to Contracting Government and PFSO, and require him to prepare a
Declaration of Security to coordinate the appropriate security actions.
b. When the port does not hold Port Facility Security Plan
- The ship should liaise with the Contracting Government, inform them of the ship’s
security level, and require appropriate security measures.
- The ship should request the port prepare a Declaration of Security.
6.2 Passing trough Territorial Sea
When the master finds that there is a security threat while the ship is operating in a territorial sea
of a coastal state, he should inform this coastal state of the circumstances. When a ship received
an advice of security alert from the coastal state while operating in its coastal sea, the master
should obey this instruction and put the ship on alert. This instruction could include advice:
- To alter or delay their intended passage;
- To navigate on a particular course or proceed to a specific location;
- On the availability of any personnel or equipment that could be placed on the ship;
- To co-ordinate the passage, arrival into port or departure from port, to allow escort by patrol
craft or aircraft.
6.3 Ship to Ship Interface
Prior to commencement of interface with other ship, the master should confirm if other ship
holds a Ship Security Plan.
a. When other ship holds SSP
- CSO or SSO should liaise with SSO of other ship and confirm the security level of both
sides
- When a Declaration of Security is required by the other ship, the master should instruct
SSO to prepare the same
- When the security level is higher than that of the other ship, the master should inform this
fact to the other ship and request them to prepare a Declaration of Security in order to
determine appropriate security measures between both ships.
b. When the other ship does not hold SSP
- Confirm if other ship has implemented security in accordance with other regulations
- Request to submit a copy of Security Certificate issued under other regulations
- Request the other ship to prepare a Declaration of Security and determine appropriate
security measures between both ships
- Take a record of measures performed during the interface
6.4 Interface with fixed or floating platforms or a MODU
Prior to commencement of interface with a fixed or floating platform or a MODU, the master
should confirm if she holds a Ship Security Plan.
a. When fixed or floating platform or a MODU holds SSP
- CSO or SSO should liaise with SSO of fixed or floating platforms or a MODU and
confirm the security level of both sides
- When a Declaration of Security is required by fixed or floating platforms or a MODU, the
master should instruct SSO to prepare the same
- When the security level is higher than that of the fixed or floating platform or a MODU,
the master should inform this fact to the fixed or floating platform or a MODU and
request the her SSO to prepare a Declaration of Security in order to determine appropriate
security measures between both ships
b. When fixed or floating platform or MODU does not hold SSP
- Confirm if fixed or floating platform or a MODU has implemented security measures in
accordance with other regulations
- Request to submit a copy of Security Certificate issued under other regulations
- Request fixed or floating platform or a MODU to prepare a Declaration of Security and
determine appropriate security measures between both ships
- Take a record of measures performed during the interface.
Section 7
Declaration of security CAPT. HYRONIMUS A TANEH
7.1 Contracting Governments should determine when a Declaration of Security is required by
assessing the risk the ship/port interface or ship to ship activity poses to people, property or the
environment.
7.2 A ship can request completion of a Declaration of Security when:
1. The ship is operating at a higher security level than the port facility or another ship it is
interface with;
2. There is an agreement on the Declaration of Security between Contracting Governments
covering certain international voyage or specific ships on those voyages;
3. There has been a security threat or a security incident involving the ship or involving the port
facility, as applicable;
4. The ship is at a port which is not require to have and implement an approved port facility
security plan; or
5. The ship is conducting ship to ship activities with another ship not required to have and to
implement an approved Ship Security Plan.
7.3 When the request for completion of Declaration of Security made by ship is rejected, such fact of
rejection should be recorded.
7.4 The declaration of Security should be completed by:
1. The master or SSO on behalf of the ship; and if appropriate
2. The PFSO or if Contracting Government determines otherwise, by any other body
responsible for shore-side security
7.5 The Declaration of Security for last 10 port calls or for the minimum period specified by the
Administration should be kept onboard.
7.6 A sample form of Declaration of Security is shown in Appendix 5.
Section 8
Security related communication
GMDSS is installed on shipboard as communication system. In addition to this, ship has portable
transceivers for on board communication.
Confirmation that ship possesses a valid International Ship Security Certificate and its issuing
authority.;
1. Confirmation of the security level at which the ship is currently operating;
2. Confirmation of the security level at which the ship operated in any previous port where it
conducted a relevant ship/port interface;
3. Confirmation of any special or additional security measures that were taken by the ship in any
previous port where it has conducted a relevant ship/port interface;
4. Confirmation that the appropriate ship security procedures were maintained during any
previous relevant ship to ship activity; or
5. Other practical security related information (but not details of the ship security plan).
The ship Security Officer (SSO) should liaise at the earliest opportunity with the Port Facility Security
officer (PFSO) of the port facility the ship is intended to visit o establish the security level applying for
that ship at the port facility.
Having established contact with a ship, the PFSO should advise the ship of any subsequent change in
the port facility’s security level and should provide the ship with any relevant security information.
While there will be circumstances when an individual ship may be operating at a higher security level
than the port facility it is visiting. If a ship has a higher security level than the port facility it intends to
use, the SSO should advise the PFSO without delay.
The PFSO should undertake an assessment of the particular situation in consultation with the SSO and
agree on appropriate security measures with the ship.
Section 9
Ship security alert system and equipment maintenance
(Establish the above instruction referring to manuals issued by security equipment manufacturers)
Note:
- This may be established under separate volume, considering the case where the system
has not yet been installed.
- Establishment under separate document may be considered, since the document may be
disclosed only to senior nominated by the company and retained by the master, subject
to approval of Administration.
9.1 Identification of Location where Activation Point of Ship security Alert System is provided.
(Indicate the activation point of ship security alert system)
9.2 Procedure, Instruction and Guidance on the Use of Ship Security Alert System, including
the Testing, Activation, Deactivation and Resetting and to limit false Alerts.
(Establish the above documents referring to manuals issued by makers of ship security alert
system)
9.3 Procedures to ensures the inspection, testing, calibration, and maintenance of security
equipment provided on board
(To be developed based upon the instructions supplied by the manufacture of the security
alert system)
The above equipment should be maintained, calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instruction.
Section 10
Access Point
Security Level 1 Security level 2 Security level 3
Gangway
Pilot Ladder
Crane or other Hoisting
Equipment
Vehicle Ramp Way
Ship’s Side Port
Anchor Cable
Mooring Line
* : delete as appropriate
10.4 Procedures for reporting the attempt of unauthorized access to the authority
Those unwilling or unable to establish their identity and/or to confirm the purpose of their
visit when requested to do so should be denied access to the ship and their attempt to obtain
access should be reported to the SSO. And SSO should report to the CSO, the PFSO and to
the national or local authorities with security responsibility.
Bridge
Machinery space
Radio room
Crew accommodation
Gyro room
Space containing security and surveillance
equipment and systems
* : delete as appropriate
Section 12
Section 14
Section 15
General Instruction
The Final decision to abandon ship should be made by the master when he believed that this
action was imminent after every effort to save the ship had exhausted. Many seamen returned
back to ship safely after once abandoned. The master should verity that every measure to save the
ship had been taken before abandoning.
Nobody should abandon ship until clear instruction is given by the master.
It is important to keep the order, accomplish one’s duty and maintain perfect control.
At Sea
Every body should follow the Muster List for abandon ship.
In Port
Everybody should assemble in a place designated, and follow instruction given by PFSO. When
there is no such instruction, everybody should take such action considered necessary to minimize
damage to human properties an environment.
Section 16
Audit and Ship Security Plan amendment
16.1. Audit
An internal audit of the ship should be conducted at least once a year. Normally, this audit
should be made at the same time when an SMS audit is conducted.
CSO should nominate an auditor for the internal audit. The auditor should be independent of the
duties to audited.
CSO should verify that the internal audit has been conducted in ancordance with these
procedures.
Review of SSP should be made in consideration of necessity for improvement of its continuing
effectiveness.
The objectives of review are to verity that if it has possibility to improve the current procedures
or it is still remaining edequate abreast of the times. Procedure should be revised at instruction
of the company, or when new equipment is installed.
What SSP is used under security level 2 or 3 responding to the training, all personnel
participated in the event should report to SSO of their comment about details and effectiveness
of SSP.
With regard to the element of the plan for which amendment need be approved by the
Administration, the instruction of the Administration should be followed.
Section 17
Name
(Mobile phone)
(FAX number)
(E-mail)
date of assignment
Appendix 2 : Ship Security Officer
Signature of the
Period Rank Name
Master
Monitoring access to ship 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Control visitors and baggage 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Monitoring restricted area 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Monitoring Deck area and the 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
vicinity of the ship 0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Monitoring Cargo 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Monitoring delivery of the ship’s 0000-0400 & 1200-1600 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman A
store 0400-0800 & 1600-2000 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman B
0800-1200 & 2000-2400 hrs Duty Officer / Seaman C
Master
1st Mate
2nd Mate
3rd Mate
Chief Engineer
1st Engineer
2nd Engineer
3rd Engineer
Radio Operator
Boatswain
Able Seaman A
Able Seaman B
Able Seaman C
Ordinary Seaman A
Ordinary Seaman B
Oilier A
Oilier B
Oilier C
Wiper
Cook
Assistant Cook
Name of Ship:
Port of Registry:
IMO Number:
…………………………………………………
(list the activities with relevant details)
The port facility and ship agree to the following security measures and responsibilities to ensure
compliance with requirements of Part A of the International Code for the Security of Ships and of port
Facilities.
Handling of cargo
The signatories to this agreement certify that security measures and agreements for booth the port
facility and the ship during the specified activities meet the provisions of chapter XI-2 and Part A of
Code that will be implemented in accordance with the privisions already stipulated in their approved
plan or the specific arrangements agreed to and set out in the attached annex.
Signature
(Signature of Port Facility Security Officer) (Signature of Master or Ship Security Officer)
Name : Name :
Title : Title :
Contac Details
(to be completed as appropriate)
(indicate the telephone number or radio channels or frequencies to be used)
Company
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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ANNEX
Annex 1 : Company Security Policy
28 JULI 2003
XXXXX Co Ltd.
LEO
(Signature)
The master shall provide information contain in this appendix upon the request by duly authorized
officer of the government
(1) Training
Kind of Description of Evaluation by
Date Duration Attendants
training Training SSO
Location Location
Date of Time of
within the within the Description Reported to : Response
accurence accurence
port ship
Security Levels and special measures taken for last 10 Port calls (Sample)
Special
Voy Security level
Name of Port Arrival Departure Work measures
No
Port Ship taken
Security Levels and measures taken for ship to ship activities during last 10 Port calls
Security level
Special
Voy Name of other
Commenced Completed Work measures
No ship Other This
taken
ship Ship