Table 2 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPS) Relevant to Shipboard Personnel with Designated Security Duties
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Table 2 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPS) Relevant to Shipboard Personnel with Designated Security Duties

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
Maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan Working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
  Knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, Companies and persons   Legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified.
  Knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in the port facilities   Communications within the area of responsibility are clear and understood.
  Knowledge of security reporting procedures    
  Knowledge of procedures for drills and exercises    
  Knowledge of the procedures for conducting inspections and surveys and for the control and monitoring of security activities specified in a ship security plan    
  Knowledge of security related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or breaches of security, including provisions for maintaining critical operations of the ship/port interface    
Recognition of security risks and threats Knowledge of security documentation including the Declaration of Security Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
  Knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures    
  Knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats Knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause    
  Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques, where appropriate    
  Knowledge in handling security related information and security related communications    
  Knowledge of the methods for physical searches and non-intrusive inspections    
Undertake regular security inspections of the ship Knowledge of the techniques for monitoring restricted areas Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
  Knowledge of controlling access to the ship and to restricted areas on board ship    
  Knowledge of methods for effective monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship    
  Knowledge of inspection methods relating to the cargo and ship's stores    
  Knowledge of methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access while on board of persons and their effects    
Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any General knowledge of various types of security equipment and systems, including their limitations Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Equipment and systems operations are carried out in accordance with established equipment operating instructions and taking into account the limitations of the equipment and systems
  Knowledge of the need for testing, calibrating, and maintaining security systems and equipment, particularly whilst at sea   Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
Parent topic: Annex - Guidelines on Security-related Training and Familiarization for Shipboard Personnel
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