ISPS Code: Ship Security Officer

Ship Security Assessment

• Risk Assessment Methodology
• Assessment Tools
• On-scene Security Surveys
• Security Assessment Documentation

Security Equipment

• Security Equipment and Systems
• Operational Limitations of Security Equipment and System
• Testing, Calibration and Maintenance of Security Equipment

Ship Security Plan

• Purpose of the Ship Security Plan
• Contents of the Ship Security Plan
• Confidentiality Requirements
• Implementation of the Ship Security Plan
• Review, Evaluation, Modification, and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan

Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

• Security Equipment and Systems
• Methods of Physical Searches and Non-intrusive Inspections
• Implementing and Coordinating Searches
• Recognition of a Non-Discriminatory Basis o Person Posing Potential Security Risks
• Techniques to Circumvent Security Measures
• Crowd Management and Control Techniques

Ship Security Actions

• Actions required by Different Security Levels
• Maintaining Security of Ship/Port Interface
• The Declaration of Security (DOS)
• Implementation of Security Procedures
  
  

Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises

• Contingency Planning
• Security Drills and Exercises
• Assessment of Security Drills and Exercises
• Design and Organize Training Exercises and Drills in accordance with paragraph 13 of the ISPS Code