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    SOLAS/ISPS

    Code
    Adopted amendments to the existing
    provisions of the International
    Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
    1974 (SOLAS 74)
    Aim

    To familiarise delegates with the ISPS


    Code Ch XI – 2 and associated
    Regulations, and to explain the security
    rationale for the Code.
    Objective

    By the end of this module delegates will


    understand:
    • The historical perspective of maritime
    security.
    • Maritime security policy.
    • International conventions and codes.
    • Definitions under the ISPS Code.
    IMO and SECURITY

    • The Safety of Life at Sea


    Convention (SOLAS) was
    used as a vehicle to
    facilitate the introduction of
    the ISPS Code.
    • The 168 signatories to this
    act agreed to introduce the
    ISPS Code as an
    amendment to SOLAS as
    the quickest means to
    implement the new security
    legislation.
    Application

    Part A Paragraph 3.1 & Reg 2


    The ISPS Code applies to the following types
    of ships engaged on international voyages:

    • Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger


    craft.
    • Cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 500
    gross tonnage and upwards.
    • Mobile offshore drilling units (MODU); and Port
    facilities serving such ships.
    Conference Resolutions

    • Adoption of the ISPS Code.


    • Technical Co-operation.
    • Other ships and port facilities.
    • ILO and port security.
    • World Customs Organisation.
    • Long Range Ships Identification.
    • Shore Leave.
    IMO Conference
    Resolution 5

    • Promotion of technical co-operation


    and assistance
    • Assist with training
    • Invites donations
    • Establishment of a Maritime Trust
    Fund
    • Assist with Technical Support
    Conference Resolution 8
    International ID

    • Development of a verifiable seafarers I.D.


    • Annex: IMO/ILO work on port security.
    • A joint working group on Port Security.
    Code Objectives

    • International framework of
    contracting governments.
    • Roles and responsibilities.
    • Security information, collection and
    exchange.
    • Methodology for SSAs.
    • Confidence.
    Functional Requirements

    • Prevent unauthorised access.


    • Introduction of weapons or devices.
    • Means for raising the alarm.
    • SSPs and PFSPs.
    • Training and drills.
    ISPS CODE
    PART ‘A’ – 19 Sections
    MANDATORY
    • General
    • Definitions
    • Application
    • Responsibilities of Contracting
    Governments
    • Declaration of Security (DOS)
    • Obligations of the Company
    • Ship security
    • Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
    • Ship Security Plan (SSP)
    ISPS CODE PART ‘A’

    • Records
    • Company Security Officer (CSO)
    • Ship Security Officer (SSO)
    • Training, drills and exercises on ship
    security
    • Port facility security
    • Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)
    • Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
    ISPS CODE PART ‘A’

    • Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).


    • Training, drills and exercises on
    port facility security.
    • Verification and certification for
    ships.
    ISPS CODE
    PART ‘B’ – 19 Sections
    GUIDANCE

    • Part B - same 19 sections


    • Provides explanation and guidance
    on Part A
    • Has been made mandatory for
    compliance by some states (USA/EU)
    Other Definitions found in
    the Code

    • Ship to ship activity.


    • Designated authority.
    • Security incident.
    • Legal implications.
    • Legal limits of authority.
    The Ship-Port Interface
    Why is the Ship/Port
    Interface Important?

    • Poor Security on the vessel puts the port


    at risk.
    • Poor Security at the port puts the vessel
    at risk.
    • It is important that both are able to
    comply with the Security Level set by the
    Contracting Government.
    Threats from the Ship
    to the Port Facility
    • The Ship Itself
    – Used as a Weapon.
    • People on Board
    – Terrorist Attack.
    – Infiltrating Terrorists.
    • The Cargo
    – WMD.
    – Pollution.
    – Arms.
    Threats from the Port
    to the Ship
    • Hijack.
    • Infiltrating:
    – Terrorists.
    – WMD.
    – Arms.
    • Attack from:
    – Boats.
    – Swimmers.
    – Divers.
    Areas of Responsibility

    UK Government

    TRANSEC
    Transec MCA

    Ports Passenger Cargo Vessels


    Vessels

    PFSO CSO/SSO CSO/SSO


    Contracting Governments
    Responsibilities
    Part A Para 4

    The CG must consider if the threat is:


    – Credible.
    – Corroborated.
    – Specific or imminent.
    – Consequences.
    • Prior to entering a port or whilst in a port, ships
    shall comply with the prevailing security level set
    by that Contracting Govt, if that level is higher
    than that set by their own Flag Administration.
    Changing Security Levels
    Part B Para 5.4.2

    DoS

    Contracting Government
    Sets Security Level

    DoS
    Obligations of the Company
    Part A Para 6.1

    The Company shall ensure that the Company


    Security Officer (CSO), the Master and the
    Ship Security Officer (SSO) are given the
    necessary support to fulfill their duties and
    responsibilities.
    Liaison
    Part A Para 11.2.10

    PFSO should advise the ship of any


    subsequent change in security level
    and provide any relevant security
    information.
    CSO or SSO should liaise with the
    PFSO.
    Port Facility Security Officer
    Part A Para 2.1.5
    Company Security Officer
    Part A Para 2.1.7
    Ship Security Officer
    Part A Para 2.1.6
    Master’s Discretion
    Regulation XI-2/8

    • Master has overriding


    authority for safety and
    security.
    • If there is conflict between
    the safety and security
    requirements applicable to
    the ship, the Master is to
    use his professional
    judgement on what action
    to take.
    (Safety paramount)
    SHIP ID NUMBERS
    Regulation XI-1/3
    Special measures to enhance maritime safety
    Reg. 3 Ship Identification Number (SIN):
    • The ship’s identification number shall be permanently marked
    in two places, one external and one internal.
    • External it shall be marked in a visible place on the stern;
    on either side of the hull, amidships port and starboard,
    above the deepest assigned load line; either side of the
    superstructure, port and starboard; on the front of the
    superstructure; or, in the case of passenger ships, on a
    horizontal surface visible from the air.
    • Internal marking must be in an easily accessible place either
    on one of the end transverse bulkheads of the machinery
    spaces; on one of the hatchways; in the pump-room (for
    tankers); or in the case of ships with ro-ro spaces, on one of
    the end transverse bulkheads of the ro-ro
    SHIP ID NUMBERS

    Dimensions:
    External > 200mm height
    Internal >100mm height
    The width of the marks shall be proportionate to
    the height
    The marking may be made by raised lettering, by
    cutting it in, by centre punching it, or by any other
    equivalent method that ensures that the marking is
    not easily expunged.
    AIS

    Chapter V - Safety of Navigation


    Reg. 18 Automatic Identification System:
    • This requirement, previously adopted with
    implementation dates from 1 July 2002 to 1 July
    2007 for ships on international voyages, has now
    been moved forward to not later than the first
    safety equipment survey after 1 July 2004 or by 31
    December 2004, whichever occurs earlier.
    • All vessels covered by the code should have this
    fitted.
    Ship Security Alert
    Regulation XI-2/6

    Reg. 6 - Ship security alert system:


    • All ships shall be fitted with a security alert
    system which may be combined with
    existing radio installation.
    • For passenger ships, tankers and bulk
    carriers constructed before 1 July 2004,
    system to be installed not later than first
    radio survey after 1 July 2004.
    • For other cargo vessels, not later than
    first radio survey after 1 July 2006.
    Ship Security Alert

    Reg. 6 - Ship security alert system:


    • Initiate & transmit a ship-to-shore security alert to
    a competent authority designated by the
    Administration.
    • Not to send the alert to any other ships.
    • Not to raise any alarm on-board the ship.
    • Continuous alert until deactivated and/or reset.
    • Capable of being activated from the Navigation
    Bridge and in at least one other location.
    • Activation points to be designed to prevent
    inadvertent initiation of the alert.
    Ship Security Alert

    • Silent alarm.
    • Must be tested periodically.
    • Code words to identify false alarms.
    • Response to security alert is agreed with the
    ships Administration as part of the ship security
    plan.
    • Possible Law enforcement/military intervention.
    Continuous Synopsis Record
    Regulation XI-1/5

    Reg. 5: Continuous Synopsis Record


    (CSR)
    • Issued by vessels flag authority.
    • Intended to provide an onboard record of
    the history of the ship.
    • This record will always stay with the ship
    and will pass from one owner to the next
    and from one flag to the other.
    Continuous Synopsis Record
    A ships CSR file comprises:
    1 all CSR documents (Form 1) issued by
    the ships Administration, numbered
    sequentially over the life of the ship;
    2 all amendment forms (Form 2) attached
    to each individual CSR document relating
    to changes made to that CSR document;
    and
    3 all indices of amendments (Form 3)
    listing all amendments (specified by
    amendment forms) relating to each CSR
    document and attached to Form 1 above.
    Continuous Synopsis Record

    Amending the CSR:


    • Any change in current CSR (Form 1) change
    needs to be included the ships CSR file. the
    Company or master is required to complete an
    amendment form (Form 2) and attach the
    original to the current CSR document. A copy
    of the completed amendment form is forwarded
    to the ships Administration.
    • Additionally, details of the amendment have
    also to be entered in the index of amendments
    (Form 3) and attached to the current CSR
    document in date order.
    International Ship Security
    Certificate
    Part A Para 19

    • The ship has to carry an ISSC.


    • Complies with ISPS Code.
    • ISSC is subject to inspections.
    • Inspections of ISSC not SSP.
    – Part B Para 1.1
    Declaration of Security
    Part B Para 5

    Agreement between the ship and the Port


    Facility or with other ships stating respective
    security measures.

    Example Document ISPS Code Book Page 99


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