7 Ship security assessment (ISPS Code, sections A/8.1 to A/8.5)

.1 Does the CSO ensure that each ship security assessment is carried out by persons with appropriate skills to evaluate the security of a ship? (ISPS Code, sections A/2.1.7 and A/8.2 and paragraphs B/8.1 and B/8.4)

.2 Does the CSO ensure that the persons carrying out the ship security assessment take into account the guidance given in Part B of the ISPS Code and, in particular, paragraphs B/8.2 to B/8.13 see Part B below)? (ISPS Code, section A/8.2 and paragraph B/8.1)

.3 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments include an on-scene security survey and at least the following elements: (ISPS Code, section A/8.4)

.1 Identification of existing security measures, procedures and operations?

.2 Identification and evaluation of key shipboard operations that it is important to protect?

.3 Identification of possible threats to the key shipboard operations and the likelihood of their occurrence, in order to establish and prioritize security measures?

.4 Identification of weaknesses, including human factors, in the infrastructure, policies and procedures?

.4 Are ship security assessments documented, reviewed, accepted and retained by the Company? (ISPS Code, section A/8.5)

.5 Has the CSO ensured that, prior to commencing the SSA, advantage was taken of information available on the assessment of threat for the ports at which the ship would call or at which passengers would embark or disembark and about the port facilities and their protective measures? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.2)

.6 Has the CSO studied previous reports on similar security needs? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.2)

.7 Has the CSO met with appropriate persons on the ship and in the port facilities to discuss the purpose and methodology of the assessment? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.2)

.8 Has the CSO followed any specific guidance offered by the Contracting Governments? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.2)

.9 Does the CSO obtain and record the information required to conduct an assessment, including the following: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.5)

.1 The general layout of the ship?

.2 The location of areas which should have restricted access such as navigation bridge, machinery spaces of category A and other control stations as defined in chapter II-2, etc?

.3 The location and function of each actual or potential access point to the ship?

.4 Changes in the tide which may have an impact on the vulnerability or secuirty of the ship

.5 The cargo spaces and stowage arrangements?

.6 The locations where ship's stores and essential maintenance equipment is stored?

.7 The locations where unaccompanied baggage is stored?

.8 The emergency and stand-by equipment available to maintain essential services?

.9 The number of ship’s personnel and existing security duties and any existing training requirement practices of the Company?

.10 Existing security and safety equipment for the protection of passengers and ship’s personnel?

.11 Escape and evacuation routes and assembly stations which have to be maintained to ensure the orderly and safe emergency evacuation of the ship?

.12 Existing agreements with private security companies providing ship/water-side security services?

.13 Existing security measures and procedures in effect, including inspection and control procedures, identification systems, surveillance and monitoring equipment, personnel identification documents and communication, alarms, lighting, access control and other appropriate systems?

.10 Does the CSO ensure that the ship security assessments address the following elements on board or within the ship: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.3)

.1 Physical security?

.2 Structural integrity?

.3 Personnel protection systems?

.4 Procedural policies?

.5 Radio and telecommunication systems, including computer systems and networks?

.6 Other areas that may, if damaged or used for illicit observation, pose a risk to persons, property, or operations on board the ship or within a port facility?

.11 Does the CSO ensure that those involved in conducting a ship security assessment are able to draw upon expert assistance in relation to the following: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.4)

.1 Knowledge of current security threats and patterns?

.2 Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices?

.3 Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behaviour patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security?

.4 Techniques used to circumvent security measures?

.5 Methods used to cause a security incident?

.6 Effects of explosives on ship's structures and equipment?

.7 Ship security?

.8 Ship/port interface business practices?

.9 Contingency planning, emergency preparedness and response?

.10 Physical security?

.11 Radio and telecommunication systems, including computer systems and networks?

.12 Marine engineering?

.13 Ship and port operations?

.12 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments examine each identified point of access, including open weather decks, and evaluate its potential for use by individuals who might seek to breach security? This includes points of access as well as those who seek to obtain unauthorized entry. (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.6)

.13 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments consider the continuing relevance of the existing security measures and guidance, procedures and operations, under both routine and emergency conditions, and have determined security guidance including the following: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.7)

.1 The restricted areas?

.2 The response procedures to fire or other emergency conditions?

.3 The level of supervision of the ship's personnel, passengers, visitors, vendors, repair technicians, dock workers, etc?

.4 The frequency and effectiveness of security patrols?

.5 The access control systems, including identification systems?

.6 The security communications systems and procedures?

.7 The security doors, barriers and lighting?

.8 The security and surveillance equipment and systems, if any?

.14 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments consider the persons, activities, services and operations that it is important to protect, which includes the following: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.8)

.1 The ship's personnel?

.2 Passengers, visitors, vendors, repair technicians, port facility personnel, etc?

.3 The capacity to maintain safe navigation and emergency response?

.4 The cargo, particularly dangerous goods or hazardous substances?

.5 The ship's stores?

.6 The ship's security communication equipment and systems, if any?

.7 The ship's security surveillance equipment and systems, if any?

.15 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments consider all possible threats, which may include the following types of security incidents: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.9)

.1 Damage to, or destruction of, the ship or of a port facility, e.g. by explosive devices, arson, sabotage or vandalism?

.2 Hijacking or seizure of the ship or of persons on board?

.3 Tampering with cargo, essential ship equipment or systems or ship's stores?

.4 Unauthorized access or use including presence of stowaways?

.5 Smuggling weapons or equipment, including weapon of mass destruction?

.6 Use of the ship to carry those intending to cause a security incident and/or their equipment?

.7 Use of the ship itself as a weapon or as a means to cause damage or destruction?

.8 Attacks from seaward whilst at berth or at anchor?

.9 Attacks whilst at sea?

.16 Does the CSO ensure that ship security assessments take into account all possible vulnerabilities, which may include the following: (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.10)

.1 Conflicts between safety and security measures?

.2 Conflicts between shipboard duties and security assignments?

.3 Watchkeeping duties, number of ship’s personnel, particularly with implications on crew fatigue, alertness and performance?

.4 Any identified security training deficiencies?

.5 Any security equipment and systems, including communication systems?

.17 Do the CSO and the SSO always have regard to the effect that security measures may have on ship's personnel who will remain on the ship for long periods? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.11)

.18 Does the CSO ensure that, upon completion of the SSA, a report is prepared consisting of a summary of how the assessment was conducted, a description of each vulnerability found during the assessment and a description of counter measures that could be used to address each vulnerability?Is this report protected from unauthorized access or disclosure? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.12)

.19 Does the CSO review and accept the report of the SSA when the SSA has not been carried out by the Company? (ISPS Code, paragraph B/8.13)