9. pants

Ship Security

Plan

General

9.1. The Company Security Officer

(CSO) has the responsibility of ensuring that a Ship Security

Plan (SSP) is prepared and submitted for approval. The content of

each individual SSP should vary depending on the particular ship

it covers. The Ship Security Assessment (SSA) will have

identified the particular features of the ship and the potential

threats and vulnerabilities. The preparation of the SSP will

require these features to be addressed in detail. Administrations

may prepare advice on the preparation and content of a SSP.

9.2. All SSPs should:

.1. detail the organizational

structure of security for the ship;

.2. detail the ship's

relationships with the Company, port facilities, other ships and

relevant authorities with security responsibility;

.3. detail the communication

systems to allow effective continuous communication within the

ship and between the ship and others, including port

facilities;

.4. detail the basic security

measures for security level 1, both operational and physical,

that will always be in place;

.5. detail the additional security

measures that will allow the ship to progress without delay to

security level 2 and, when necessary, to security level 3;

.6. provide for regular review, or

audit, of the SSP and for its amendment in response to experience

or changing circumstances; and

.7. reporting procedures to the

appropriate Contracting Governments contact points.

9.3. Preparation of an effective

SSP should rest on a thorough assessment of all issues that

relate to the security of the ship, including, in particular, a

thorough appreciation of the physical and operational

characteristics, including the voyage pattern, of the individual

ship.

9.4. All SSPs should be approved

by, or on behalf of, the Administration. If an Administration

uses a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) to review or

approve the SSP the RSO should not be associated with any other

RSO that prepared, or assisted in the preparation of, the

plan.

9.5. CSOs and Ship Security

Officers (SSOs) should develop procedures to:

.1. assess the continuing

effectiveness of the SSP; and

.2. prepare amendments of the plan

subsequent to its approval.

9.6. The security measures

included in the SSP should be in place when the initial

verification for compliance with the requirements of chapter XI

-2 and part A of this Code will be carried out. Otherwise the

process of issue to the ship of the required International Ship

Security Certificate cannot be carried out. If there is any

subsequent failure of security equipment or systems, or

suspension of a security measure for whatever reason, equivalent

temporary security measures should be adopted, notified to, and

agreed by, the Administration.

Organization

and performance of ship security duties

9.7. In addition to the guidance

given in section 9.2, the SSP should establish the following

which relate to all security levels:

1. the duties and responsibilities

of all shipboard personnel with a security role;

.2. the procedures or safeguards

necessary to allow such continuous communications to be

maintained at all times;.

.3. the procedures needed to

assess the continuing effectiveness of security procedures and

any security and surveillance equipment and systems, including

procedures for identifying and responding to equipment or systems

failure or malfunction;

.4. the procedures and practices

to protect security sensitive information held in paper or

electronic format;

.5. the type and maintenance

requirements, of security and surveillance equipment and systems,

if any;

.6. the procedures to ensure the

timely submission, and assessment, of reports relating to

possible breaches of security or security concerns; and

.7. procedures to establish,

maintain and up-date an inventory of any dangerous goods or

hazardous substances carried on board, including their

location.

9.8. The remainder of this section

addresses specifically the security measures that could be taken

at each security level covering:

.1. access to the ship by ship's

personnel, passengers, visitors, etc;

.2. restricted areas on the

ship;

.3. handling of cargo;

.4. delivery of ship's stores;

.5. handling unaccompanied

baggage; and

.6. monitoring the security of the

ship.

Access to the

ship

9.9. The SSP should establish the

security measures covering all means of access to the ship

identified in the SSA. This should include any:

.1. access ladders;

.2. access gangways;

.3. access ramps;

.4. access doors, side scuttles,

windows and ports;

.5. mooring lines and anchor

chains; and

.6. cranes and hoisting gear,

9.10. For each of these the SSP

should identify the appropriate locations where access

restrictions or prohibitions should be applied for each of the

security levels. For each security level the SSP should establish

the type of restriction or prohibition to be applied and the

means of enforcing them.

9.11. The SSP should establish for

each security level the means of identification required to allow

access to the ship and for individuals to remain on the ship

without challenge, this may involve developing an appropriate

identification system allowing for permanent and temporary

identifications, for ship's personnel and visitors respectively.

Any ship identification system should, when it is practicable to

do so, be co-ordinated with that applying to the port facility.

Passengers should be able to prove their identity by boarding

passes, tickets, etc., but should not be permitted access to

restricted areas unless supervised. The SSP should establish

provisions to ensure that the identification systems are

regularly updated, and that abuse of procedures should be subject

to disciplinary action.

9.12. 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, as

appropriate, to the SSOs, the CSOs, the Port Facility Security

Officer (PFSO) and to the national or local authorities with

security responsibilities.

9.13. The SSP should establish the

frequency of application of any access controls particularly if

they are to be applied on a random, or occasional, basis.

Security Level 1

9.14. At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to control access to the

ship, where the following may be applied:

. 1. checking the identity of all

persons seeking to board the ship and confirming their reasons

for doing so by checking, for example, joining instructions,

passenger tickets, boarding passes, work orders etc;

.2. in liaison with the port

facility the ship should ensure that designated secure areas are

established in which inspections and searching of persons,

baggage (including carry on items), personal effects, vehicles

and their contents can take place;

.3. in liaison with the port

facility the ship should ensure that vehicles destined to be

loaded on board car carriers, ro-ro and other passenger ships are

subjected to search prior to loading, in accordance with the

frequency required in the SSP;

.4. segregating checked persons

and their personal effects from unchecked persons and their

personal effects;

.5. segregating embarking from

disembarking passengers;

.6. identification of access

points that should be secured or attended to prevent unauthorized

access;

.7. securing, by locking or other

means, access to unattended spaces adjoining areas to which

passengers and visitors have access; and

.8. providing security briefings

to all ship personnel on possible threats, the procedures for

reporting suspicious persons, objects or activities and the need

for vigilance.

9.15. At security level 1, all

those seeking to board a ship should be liable to search. The

frequency of such searches, including random searches, should be

specified in the approved SSP and should be specifically approved

by the Administration. Such searches may best be undertaken by

the port facility in close co-operation with the ship and in

close proximity to it. Unless there are clear security grounds

for doing so, members of the ship's personnel should not be

required to search their colleagues or their personal effects.

Any such search shall be undertaken in a manner which fully takes

into account the human rights of the individual and preserves

their basic human dignity.

Security Level 2

9.16. At security level 2, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied to protect

against a heightened risk of a security incident to ensure higher

vigilance and tighter control, which may include:

.1. assigning additional personnel

to patrol deck areas during silent hours to deter unauthorized

access;

.2. limiting the number of access

points to the ship, identifying those to be closed and the means

of adequately securing them;

.3. deterring waterside access to

the ship, including, for example, in liaison with the port

facility, provision of boat patrols;

.4. establishing a restricted area

on the shore-side of the ship, in close co-operation with the

port facility;

.5. increasing the frequency and

detail of searches of persons, personal effects, and vehicles

being embarked or loaded onto the ship;

.6. escorting visitors on the

ship;

.7. providing additional specific

security briefings to all ship personnel on any identified

threats, re-emphasising the procedures for reporting suspicious

persons, objects, or activities and the stressing the need for

increased vigilance; and

.8. carrying out a full or partial

search of the ship.

Security Level 3

9.17. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operation with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. limiting access to a single,

controlled, access point;

.2. granting access only to those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof;

.3. directions of persons on

board;

.4. suspension of embarkation or

disembarkation;

.5. suspension of cargo handling

operations, deliveries etc;

.6. evacuation of the ship;

.7. movement of the ship; and

.8. preparing for a full or

partial search of the ship.

Restricted

areas on the ship

9.18. The SSP should identify the

restricted areas to be established on the ship, specify their

extent, times of application, the security measures to be taken

to control access to them and those to be taken to control

activities within them. The purpose of restricted areas are

to:

.1. prevent unauthorized

access;

.2. protect passengers, ship's

personnel, and personnel from port facilities or other agencies

authorized to be on board the ship;

.3. protect sensitive security

areas within the ship; and

.4. protect cargo and ship's

stores from tampering.

9.19. The SSP should ensure that

there are clearly established policies and practices to control

access to all restricted areas them.

9.20. The SSP should provide that

all restricted areas should be clearly marked indicating that

access to the area is restricted and that unauthorized presence

within the area constitutes a breach of security.

9.21. Restricted areas may

include:

.1. navigation bridge, machinery

spaces of category A and other control stations as defined in

chapter II-2;

.2. spaces containing security and

surveillance equipment and systems and their controls and

lighting system controls;

.3. ventilation and

air-conditioning systems and other similar spaces;

.4. spaces with access to potable

water tanks, pumps, or manifolds;

.5. spaces containing dangerous

goods or hazardous substances;

.6. spaces containing cargo pumps

and their controls;

.7. cargo spaces and spaces

containing ship's stores;

.8. crew accommodation; and

.9. any other areas as determined

by the CSO, through the SSA to which access must be restricted to

maintain the security of the ship.

Security Level 1

9.22. At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied to

restricted areas, which may include:

.1. locking or securing access

points;

.2. using surveillance equipment

to monitor the areas;

.3. using guards or patrols;

and

.4. using automatic intrusion

detection devices to alert the ship's personnel of unauthorized

access.

Security Level 2

9.23. At security level 2, the

frequency and intensity of the monitoring of, and control of

access to restricted areas should be increased to ensure that

only authorized persons have access. The SSP should establish the

additional security measures to be applied, which may

include:

.1. establishing restricted areas

adjacent to access points;

.2. continuously monitoring

surveillance equipment; and

.3. dedicating additional

personnel to guard and patrol restricted areas.

Security Level 3

9.23. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operations with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. setting up of additional

restricted areas on the ship in proximity to the security

incident, or the believed location of the security threat, to

which access is denied; and

.2. searching of restricted areas

as part of a search of the ship.

Handling of

cargo

9.25. The security measures

relating to cargo handling should:

.1. prevent tampering; and

.2. prevent cargo that is not

meant for carriage from being accepted and stored on board the

ship.

9.26. The security measures, some

of which may have to be applied in liaison with the port

facility, should include inventory control procedures at access

points to the ship. Once on board the ship, cargo should be

capable of being identified as having been approved for loading

onto the ship. In addition, security measures should be developed

to ensure that cargo, once on board, is not tampered with.

Security Level 1

9.27. At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied during cargo

handling, which may include:

.1. routine checking of cargo,

cargo transport units and cargo spaces prior to, and during,

cargo handling operations;

.2. cheeks to ensure that cargo

being loaded matches the cargo documentation;

.3. ensuring, in liaison with the

port facility, that vehicles to be loaded on board car-carriers,

ro-ro and passenger ships are subjected to search prior to

loading, in accordance with the frequency required in the SSP;

and

.4. checking of seals or other

methods used to prevent tampering.

9.28. Checking of cargo may be

accomplished by the following means:

.1. visual and physical

examination; and

.2. using scanning/detection

equipment, mechanical devices, or dogs.

9.29. When there are regular, or

repeated, cargo movement the CSO or SSO may, in consultation with

the port facility, agree arrangements with shippers or others

responsible for such cargo covering off-site checking, sealing,

scheduling, supporting documentation, etc. Such arrangements

should be communicated to and agreed with the PFSO concerned.

Security Level 2

9.30. At security level 2, the SSP

should establish the additional security measures to be applied

during cargo handling, which may include:

.1. detailed checking of cargo,

cargo transport units and cargo spaces;

.2. intensified checks to ensure

that only the intended cargo is loaded;

.3. intensified searching of

vehicles to be loaded on car-carriers, ro-ro and passenger ships;

and

.4. increased frequency and detail

in checking of seals or other methods used to prevent

tampering.

9.31. Detailed checking of cargo

may be accomplished by the following means:

.1. increasing the frequency and

detail of visual and physical examination;

.2. increasing the frequency of

the use of scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or

dogs; and

.3. co-ordinating enhanced

security measures with the shipper or other responsible party in

accordance with an established agreement and procedures.

Security Level 3

9.32. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operation with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. suspension of the loading or

unloading of cargo; and

.2. verify the inventory of

dangerous goods and hazardous substances carried on board, if

any, and their location.

Delivery of

ship's stores

9.33. The security measures

relating to the delivery of ship's stores should:

.1. ensure checking of ship's

stores and package integrity;

.2. prevent ship's stores from

being accepted without inspection;

.3. prevent tampering; and.

.4. prevent ship's stores from

being accepted unless ordered.

9.34. For ships regularly using

the port facility it may be appropriate to establish procedures

involving the ship, its suppliers and the port facility covering

notification and timing of deliveries and their documentation.

There should always be some way of confirming that stores

presented for delivery are accompanied by evidence that they have

been ordered by the ship.

Security Level 1

9.35 At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied during

delivery of ship's stores, which may include:

.1. checking to ensure stores

match the order prior to being loaded on board; and

.2. ensuring immediate secure

stowage of ship's stores.

Security Level 2

9.36. At security level 2, the SSP

should establish the additional security measures to be applied

during delivery of ship's stores by exercising checks prior to

receiving stores on board and intensifying inspections.

Security Level 3

9.37. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operation with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. subjecting ship's stores to

more extensive checking;

.2. preparation for restriction or

suspension of handling of ship's stores; and

.3. refusal to accept ship's

stores on board the ship.

Handling

unaccompanied baggage

9.38. The SSP should establish the

security measures to be applied to ensure that unaccompanied

baggage (i.e. any baggage, including personal effects, which is

not with the passenger or member of ship's personnel at the point

of inspection or search) is identified and subjected to

appropriate screening, including searching, before it is accepted

on board the ship. It is not envisaged that such baggage will be

subjected to screening by both the ship and the port facility,

and in cases where both are suitably equipped, the responsibility

for screening should rest with the port facility. Close

co-operation with the port facility is essential and steps should

be taken to ensure that unaccompanied baggage is handled securely

after screening.

Security Level 1

9.39. At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied when

handling unaccompanied baggage to ensure that unaccompanied

baggage is screened or searched up to and including 100 percent,

which may include use of x-ray screening.

Security Level 2

9.40. At security level 2, the SSP

should establish the additional security measures to be applied

when handling unaccompanied baggage which should include 100

percent x-ray screening of all unaccompanied baggage.

Security Level 3

9.41. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operation with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. subjecting such baggage to

more extensive screening, for example x-raying it from at least

two different angles;

.2. preparation for restriction or

suspension of handling of unaccompanied baggage; and

.3. refusal to accept

unaccompanied baggage on board the ship.

Monitoring the

Security of the Ship

9.42. The ship should have the

capability to monitor the ship, the restricted areas on board and

areas surrounding the ship. Such monitoring capabilities may

include use of:

.1. lighting;

.2. watch-keepers, security guards

and deck watches including patrols; and

.3. automatic intrusion detection

devices and surveillance equipment.

9.43. When used, automatic

intrusion detection devices should activate an audible and/or

visual alarm at a location that is continuously attended or

monitored.

9.44. The SSP should establish the

procedures and equipment needed at each security level and the

means of ensuring that monitoring equipment will be able to

perform continually, including consideration of the possible

effects of weather conditions or of power disruptions.

Security Level 1

9.45. At security level 1, the SSP

should establish the security measures to be applied which may be

a combination of lighting, watch keepers, security guards or use

of security and surveillance equipment to allow ship's security

personnel to observe the ship in general, and barriers and

restricted areas in particular.

9.46. The ship's deck and access

points to the ship should be illuminated during hours of darkness

and periods of low visibility while conducting ship/port

interface activities or at a port facility or anchorage when

necessary. While underway, when necessary, ships should use the

maximum lighting available consistent with safe navigation,

having regard to the provisions of the International Regulations

for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea in force. The following

should be considered when establishing the appropriate level and

location of lighting:

.1. the ship's personnel should be

able to detect activities beyond the ship, on both the shore side

and the waterside;

.2. coverage should include the

area on and around the ship;

.3. coverage should facilitate

personnel identification at access points; and

.4. coverage may be provided

through coordination with the port facility.

Security Level 2

9.47. At security level 2, the SSP

should establish the additional security measures to be applied

to enhance the monitoring and surveillance capabilities, which

may include:

.1. increasing the frequency and

detail of security patrols;

.2. increasing the coverage and

intensity of lighting or the use of security and surveillance and

equipment;

.3. assigning additional personnel

as security lookouts; and

.4. ensuring coordination with

waterside boat patrols, and foot or vehicle patrols on the

shore-side, when provided.

9.48. Additional, lighting may be

necessary to protect against a heightened risk of a security

incidents. When necessary, the additional lighting requirements

may be accomplished by coordinating with the port facility to

provide additional shore side lighting.

Security Level 3

9.49. At security level 3, the

ship should comply with the instructions issued by those

responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The SSP

should detail the security measures which could be taken by the

ship, in close co-operation with those responding and the port

facility, which may include:

.1. switching on of all lighting

on, or illuminating the vicinity of, the ship;

.2. switching on of all on board

surveillance equipment capable of recording activities on, or in

the vicinity of, the ship;

.3. maximising the length of time

such surveillance equipment can continue to record;

.4. preparation for underwater

inspection of the hull of the ship; and

.5. initiation of measures,

including the slow revolution of the ship's propellers, if

practicable, to deter underwater access to the hull of the

ship

Differing

security levels

9.50. The SSP should establish

details of the procedures and security measures the ship could

adopt if the ship is at a higher security level than that

applying to a port facility.

Activities not

covered by the Code

9.51. The SSP should establish

details of the procedures and security measures the ship should

apply when:

.1. it is at a port of a State

which is not a Contracting Government;

.2. it is interfacing with a ship

to which this Code does not apply7;

.3. it is interfacing with fixed

or floating platforms or a mobile drilling unit on location;

or

.4. it is interfacing with a port

or port facility which is not required to comply with chapter

XI-2 and part A of this Code.

Declarations of

security

9.52. The SSP should detail how

requests for DoS from a port facility will be handled and the

circumstances under which the ship itself should request a

DoS.

Audit and

review

9.53. The SSP should establish how

the CSO and the SSO intend to audit the continued effectiveness

of the SSP and the procedure to be followed to review, update or

amend the SSP.