Security Awareness - Ship Security

Summary

The video discusses the importance of a Ship Security Plan (SSP) for preventing and responding to security threats on ships. It outlines the necessity of a SSP for ships of 500 gross tonnage or more, detailing restricted areas on board and security measures for varying threat levels. The script explains the roles of the Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer, and Port Facility Security Officer, highlighting their responsibilities for developing, maintaining, and enforcing security protocols. The video also covers potential threats such as sabotage, hijacking, and unauthorized access, and emphasizes the coordination between ships, ports, and security officers.

Takeaways

• 😀 A Ship Security Plan (SSP) is required for ships of at least 500 gross tonnage engaged in international voyages to address security threats.
• 😀 The SSP includes procedures for prevention and response to various security threats, with actions depending on the security level defined by the port state.
• 😀 There are three defined security levels: Level 1 (normal risk), Level 2 (increasing risk), and Level 3 (incident imminent), each with specific measures to follow.
• 😀 The Declaration of Security (DoS) is used to confirm the security measures between a ship and a port facility when they are at different security levels.
• 😀 Restricted areas on a ship include the bridge, engine room, cargo control room, and spaces with access to critical systems like pumps and water tanks.
• 😀 Ships must respond to threats such as sabotage, hijacking, stowaways, unauthorized access, and attacks both at sea and in port.
• 😀 Key shipboard operations that are more vulnerable to threats include cargo handling, navigation, machinery operations, and crew/passenger safety.
• 😀 The ship's security plan outlines response procedures, including repelling borders, securing the ship, performing emergency shutdowns, and coordinating with authorities.
• 😀 The Company Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with the SSP, including training and assessments.
• 😀 The Ship Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for implementing and overseeing the security plan on board, conducting inspections, and maintaining security equipment.
• 😀 The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for developing and maintaining the port security plan and coordinating with the ship's security team and local authorities.

Q & A

What is a Ship Security Plan and why is it important?

A Ship Security Plan is a document that outlines procedures for preventing and responding to security threats. It is important for ensuring the safety and security of the ship, its crew, and the port facilities it interacts with. It includes measures for different security levels and potential threats.

Which ships are required to have a Ship Security Plan?

A Ship Security Plan is required for ships with at least 500 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages, including high-speed crafts and mobile offshore drilling units.

What are restricted areas on a ship?

Restricted areas on a ship are spaces essential to the operation, control, or safety of the ship. These typically include the bridge, cargo control room, engine control room, engine room, and spaces with access to water tanks, pumps, or manifolds.

What determines the level of security required on a ship?

The security level on a ship is determined by the port state, which assesses the potential security threat. There are three security levels: Level 1 (normal risk), Level 2 (increasing risk), and Level 3 (imminent threat).

What is a Declaration of Security?

A Declaration of Security is an agreement between a ship and a port facility or another ship. It specifies the security measures that each party will implement and is checked by the ship security officer in cooperation with the port facility security officer.

How are key shipboard operations vulnerable to security threats?

Key shipboard operations, such as cargo and storage operations, navigation, machinery operations, and crew/passenger safety, are vulnerable to hostile attacks. These areas are considered critical for the safety and security of the ship.

What kinds of threats are addressed by the Ship Security Plan?

The Ship Security Plan addresses threats such as explosive devices, arson, sabotage, hijacking, tampering with cargo or essential equipment, unauthorized access, and the use of the ship in unlawful acts like carrying people or equipment intended to cause security incidents.

What roles do the Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer, and Port Facility Security Officer play?

The Company Security Officer oversees the development and maintenance of the ship security plan, the Ship Security Officer ensures its implementation and daily security operations, and the Port Facility Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the security plan for the port facility and coordinating with the ship's officers.

What actions should be taken if a security breach occurs on a ship?

In the event of a security breach, actions may include repelling boarders, responding to the detection of intruders or stowaways, addressing malfunctions in security equipment, securing non-critical operations, and alerting ship and shore authorities.

What is the responsibility of the Company Security Officer in relation to the Ship Security Plan?

The Company Security Officer is responsible for advising on potential threats, ensuring security assessments and reassessments are completed, maintaining the ship security plan, coordinating with the Ship Security Officer, and ensuring adequate training for the personnel responsible for security.