Report for Ship Security Assessment

(Example for MV GATEWAY)

Rev. 1 (Aug. 2003)
Report for Ship Security Assessment
(Example)
This report shall be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure, and shall be retained by the Company.
Ships particular

Ships name: M.V. GATEWAY Ships type: OIL TANKER

Flag: PANAMANIAN Working language: ENGLISH

Port of registry: PANAMA Crew nationality: JAPANESE AND PHILIPINO

INTERNATIONAL VOYAGE
Official number: xxxxxxxx Regular service area, if any:
EAST ASIA TO MIDDLE EAST
Call sign: xxxx Regular ports of call, if any: CHIBA & HIMEJI, JAPAN

IMO number: IMO 1234567 Class: NK

Gross tonnage: 147,568 Class number: 123456

Date of SSA conducted: From: 01 Sep, 2003 To: 13 Sep, 2003 Conducted by: COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (Name)

Date of On-scene security survey conducted: From: 09 Sep, 2003 To: 10 Sep, 2003
Conducted by: COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (Name)
Place of On-scene security survey conducted: CHIBA, JAPAN

Where the SSA has been conducted by other than the CSO;

Name of CSO in charge:

Date of SSA reviewed and accepted by CSO: N/A
Signature of CSO:

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Summary of Ship Security Assessment

1st stage Identification of possible threat motives and potential security risks for the ship
(A/8.4.3, B/8.2)

2nd stage Identification & evaluation of key shipboard operations that it is important to protect
(A/8.4.1, A/8.4.2, B/8.3, B/8.6, B/8,7, B/8.8)

3rd stage Identification of possible threat scenario to key shipboard operations and assess the likelihood of those occurrences
5th stage (A/8.4.3, B/8.9, B/8.10)

4th stage On-scene Security Survey

(A/8.4.4, B/8.5, B/8.14)

This Ship Security Assessment has been conducted based on the following elements

Elements Scenario considered

In port Passing straight Passing channel Passing coastal Ocean going
1. Navigational area
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2. Ships location Pirates affected areas Civil war areas No special remark areas

3. Navigational speed Drifting Less than 12 knots Over 12 knots

4. Cargo Explosives Dangerous goods Radio active substances No special remark cargo

5. Freeboard Less than 5 m 5 to 10 m Over 10 m

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Where the SSA has been conducted by the CSO, has the CSO obtained the following background information? Or where the SSA has been conducted by other than the CSO, has the person

who conducted the SSA received the following background information from the CSO?

Yes No Background Information

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 SOLAS 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 security of the ship

5. the cargo spaces and stowage arrangements

6. the locations where the ships 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 ships personnel, any existing security duties and any existing training requirement practices of the Company

10. existing security and safety equipment for the protection of passengers and ships 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/waterside security services (WILL ENTER INTO A CONTRACT IN TIME WHEN NECESSARY)
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.

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Has the person who conducted the SSA considered the following items?

Yes No Item that is important to protect

1. the ships personnel

2. passengers, visitors, vendors, repair technicians, port facility personnel

3. the capacity to maintain safe navigation and emergency response

4. the cargo, particularly dangerous goods or hazardous substances

5. the ships stores

6. the ship security communication equipment and systems, if any

7. the ships security surveillance equipment and systems, if any

Yes No possible vulnerabilities

8. conflicts between safety and security measures

9. conflicts between shipboard duties and security assignments

10. watch-keeping duties, number of ships personnel, particularly with implications on crew fatigue, alertness and performance

11. any identified security training deficiencies

12. any security equipment and systems, including communication systems

Yes No Special consideration

13. particular consideration which is given to the convenience, comfort and personal privacy of the ships personnel and their ability to maintain their effectiveness over long
periods

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1st stage
1st stage: Identification of possible threat motives and potential security risks for the ship

Likelihood
Security risks Example Comment
Unlikely Probable Likely

1. Political motives
Does it exist political (incl. religious, ideological, ethnical, CARGO: CRUDE OIL
Cargo (e.g. weapon parts, Norwegian whale, nuclear
1.1 nationalistic) motives related to your ship (flag, owner, TRADE AREA: PERSIAN
cargo) and trade area/port (Middle East, US) GULF
crew) or trade (cargo, passengers, trade area or port)?
Does your ship trade in an area with unstable political Countries with elections, demonstrations, civil war, riots
1.2 MIDDLE EAST
situation? (West Africa, Middle East)
1.3 Add other relevant questions: N/A

2. Symbolic motives
Can your ship be used as a means to harm symbolic Well known buildings, statues, bridges, etc. (Golden gate,
2.1 AKASHI KAIKYO BRIDGE
constructions on the trade? Sidney opera, etc.)
Does your ship visit a port where international events take Exhibitions, sports, political, etc. (Olympic Games, BIG EVENT AVAILABLE
2.2 ALWAYS IN TOKYO
place? EXPO, WTO meeting, etc.)
Can your ship be used as means to harm important Areas for tourism, commercial exploitation of nature (fish OIL POLLUTION TO
2.3 SINGAPORE, TOKYO
environmental areas? farming, beaches, coastal cities, etc.)
Ship carries special cargo (e.g. weapons), support
operations (oil to war actions, equipment to industry
2.4 Does your ship itself represent or carry a symbolic value?
projects), represent attitudes at debate (cruise, natural
resources, etc.).
Because of your policy (exploitation of labour, political
Does the visibility or the profile of your ship, company or
2.5 attitudes), the operations you are involved (natural
brand represent a motive for unlawful acts?
resources, weapons, etc.).

2.6 Add other relevant questions: N/A

3. Economical damages
CRUDE OIL TO DAMAGE
3.1 Does your ship carry special cargo? Plutonium, equipment for mass destruction, etc. ENVIRONMENT
Is it likely that terror related smuggling take place from Smuggling of people/goods from Africa to Italy.
3.2
ports your ship is visiting? (Intelligence)
Is it likely that your crew can take part in or embrace
3.3 Ethnical motives and common cause.
terror related smuggling?
3.4 Is your ship trading in an area known for piracy? See Annual Piracy Report (ICC) MALACCA STRAIT

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Likelihood
Security risks Example Comment
Unlikely Probable Likely
Does your ship, cargo or passengers represent risk for Valuable ship, cargo and passengers used for threats and CRUDE OIL AS CARGO,
3.5 MALACCA STRAIT
Hijacking? bargaining demands.
3.6 Add other relevant questions: N/A

4. Damage to Society/Industry
BLOCK SINGAPORE
Can your ship be used to damage important nodal points Block ports or canal, collide with bridges or offshore
4.1 STRAIT, DAMAGE TO
for trade or commercial activity? installations, etc. ENVIRONMENT
Critical equipment to industry projects (e.g. pipelines,
4.2 Is the trade your ship represents critical to society? offshore installations, etc.), or for industry production
(gold, silver, silicates, etc.)
Will an unlawful act against your ship or trade harm the Reduced market due to reduced trust (cruise, passenger SINGAPORE
4.3 TOKYO
state of the industry? transport, etc.)
4.4 Add other relevant questions: N/A

5. Fear & others

Explosion, collision with construction, ammonia
EXPLOSION, COLLISION
Can your ship be used as a means to escalate consequences discharge, etc. Because of the consequences that result
5.1 AGROUNDING TO DAMAGE
and thus create fear in the society? (numerous fatalities of passengers, discharge of radio CIVILIAN LIFE
actives, etc.)
5.2 Add other relevant questions: N/A

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2nd stage
2nd stage: Identification & evaluation of key shipboard operations that it is important to protect
Are security
Criticality measures in
Operations with related systems, areas and personnel Existing measures, procedures, operations, weakness, limitations
place?
Low High Yes No

1. ACCESS CONTROL Personnel, passengers, visitors, etc.

1.1 Access ladders GUARD LADDER BY CREW WHEN IN USE, SECURE WHEN NOT IN USE
GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW WHEN IN USE, SECURE WHEN NOT IN
1.2 Access gangways USE, IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
1.3 Access ramps N/A
LIMIT ACCESS DOORS TO SINGLE AND GUARD BY CREW, CLOSE ALL
1.4 Access doors, side scuttles, windows and ports WINDOWS AND PORTS IN PORT
1.5 Mooring ropes and anchor chains RAT GUARDS ON MOORING ROPES, CLOSE HAUSE PIPE
1.6 Cranes and hosting gear GUARD BY CREW WHEN IN USE, SECURE WHEN NOT IN USE
1.7 Access by ships side (freeboard) PATROL ON DECK
1.8 Equipment and baggage brought onboard 100 % INSPECTION
1.9 Unaccompanied baggage found onboard REFUSAL TO ACCEPT
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

2. RESTRICTED AREAS ON THE SHIP

2.1 Navigation bridge RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
2.2 Navigational means (radio, radar, GPS, etc.) RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
2.3 Machinery spaces, power supplies, steering rooms RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
2.4 Control rooms RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
2.5 Galley/pantry RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
2.6 Ventilation and air conditioning system RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, OPERATION STATION LOCK, SECURED
2.7 Spaces with access to potable water tanks, pumps or manifold MANIFOLD BY CHAIN
2.8 Hull, ballast tanks SECURED BALLAST TANK
RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK (STEERING ROOM), SOURCE
2.9 Rudder and propeller AND PUMPS BREAKER OFF
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

3. CARGO HANDLING

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Are security
Criticality measures in
Operations with related systems, areas and personnel Existing measures, procedures, operations, weakness, limitations
place?
Low High Yes No
3.1 Cargo access points (hatches, ports, piping) SECURED ALL HATCHES, PORTS, PIPING WHEN NOT IN USE
3.2 Cargo storage spaces (incl. access points) SECURED CARGO SPACES (INERTED)
3.3 Spaces containing dangerous goods or hazardous substances RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK (PUMP ROOM & CONTROL
3.4 Cargo handling equipment ROOM)
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

4. SHIP STORES HANDLING

4.1 Access points for delivery to ship DELIVERY POINT TO BE DESIGNATED
4.2 Storage spaces RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
4.3 Access points to storage spaces WARNING BOARD TO BE POSTED
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

5. SECURITY MONITORING
5.1 Lighting ADDITIONAL LIGHTS TO BE CONSIDERED
5.2 Watch-out (voyage) REGULAR PATROL DURING VOYAGE
5.3 Security guards and deck watches, including patrols METAL DETECTOR OR EQUIVALENT MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED
5.4 Automatic intrusion detection device DETECTION DEVICE OR EQUIVALENT MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED
CONTINUOUS MONITORING OR EQUIVALENT MEASURE TO BE
5.5 Surveillance monitoring CONSIDERED
5.6 Security and surveillance equipment spaces RESTRICTED AREA , MARKING, LOCK
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

6. SAFETY OPERATIONS
6.1 Life boats and life belts SECURED LIFE BOAT AND LIFE BELT
6.2 Alarms, signals and marking ALARM SIGNAL MANUAL POSTED
6.3 Evacuation routes EVACUATION ROUTES POSTED
6.4 Fire fighting system FIRE CONTROL PLAN AND MUSTER LIST POSTED
Add issues you find relevant: N/A

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3rd stage and 5th stage
3rd stage & 5th stage: Identification of possible threat scenario to key shipboard operations and assess the likelihood of those occurrences

Relevant Possible Consequences Likelihood 3rd stage 5th stage

Possible threat scenarios

Moderate High Extreme Unlikely Likely Vulnerability Measures for New vulnerability
Yes No
1 2 3 1 2 score1 Mitigation2 score3

1. Damage to, or destruction of, the ship (Bombing, arson, sabotage, vandalism)
Conceal explosives onboard, initiate with timer or remote 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
1.1 6 3
device 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
1.2 Bring explosives onboard, suicidal/high risk action 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
1.3 Place explosives in cargo, initiate with timer or remote device 3 N/A
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
1.4 Attach explosives to hull, initiate with timer or remote device 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
1.5 Open bow, side or stern ports, cargo hatch to sink or capsize
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

2. Tampering with cargo, essential ship equipment or systems or ship's store

3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
2.1 Contaminate drinking water, food or air-conditioning 4 2
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
2.2 Contaminate cargo 2 N/A
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

3. Unauthorized access or use including presence of stowaways

Stowaways sneaking onboard, concealment in cargo/service or 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
3.1 4 2
storage spaces (including containers) 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
Boarding ship at port or during voyage as passenger or 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
3.2 4 2
crew 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
Boarding ship at port or during voyage as pilot, supplier, 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
3.3 6 3
surveyor, fake castaway 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

4. Smuggling weapon or equipment, including weapons of mass destruction

Conceal weapons/equipment in cargo/service or storage 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
4.1 6 3
spaces (including containers) 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

Note: Possible consequences x Likelihood = Vulnerability Score
1
Note: A measure must be established for the cases where vulnerability score is 4 and above (*: to be deleted as appropriate)

Note: After verifying the effectiveness of the measures for mitigation at the On-scene 1: Access Control 2: Restricted Area 3: Cargo Handling
security survey, new vulnerability score is to be re-evaluated as 5th stage 4: Ships store Delivery 5: Unaccompanied Baggage Handling 6: Security Monitoring
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3rd stage and 5th stage

Relevant Possible Consequences Likelihood 3rd stage 5th stage

Possible threat scenarios

Moderate High Extreme Unlikely Likely Vulnerability Measures for New vulnerability
Yes No
1 2 3 1 2 score1 Mitigation2 score3

3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*

4.2 Conceal weapon/equipment in crews' luggage 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
4.3 Conceal weapons/equipment in passengers' luggage 3 NA
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
4.4 Conceal weapons/equipment in ship supplies 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

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

3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.1 Crew take control over ship 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.2 Passengers take control 3 NA
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.3 Stowaways/boarded person take control 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
Damage or immobilize critical systems like propulsion, 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.4 6 3
steering etc in a critical position (near terminal etc) 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.5 Take control over ship and hit another ship 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
Take control over ship and hit a land based construction / 3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.6 6 3
terminal / chemical plant or similar 5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.7 Take control over ship and hit an offshore installation 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*
3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
5.8 Take control over ship and hit a rock / provoke grounding 6 3
5th 5th 4* /5* /6*

6. Attacks from seaward

3rd 3rd 1* /2* /3*
6.1 Pirates/Terrorists take control over ship 5th 5th
6 4* /5* /6* 3

Note: Possible consequences x Likelihood = Vulnerability Score
1
Note: A measure must be established for the cases where vulnerability score is 4 and above (*: to be deleted as appropriate)

Note: After verifying the effectiveness of the measures for mitigation at the On-scene 1: Access Control 2: Restricted Area 3: Cargo Handling
security survey, new vulnerability score is to be re-evaluated as 5th stage 4: Ships store Delivery 5: Unaccompanied Baggage Handling 6: Security Monitoring
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4th stage
4th stage: On-scene Security Survey
Observation (including possible
Checklist for Initial On-scene Security Survey YES NO Countermeasures to be taken
vulnerabilities)

1. ACCESS TO THE SHIP

1.1 Does the SSP contain security measures covering the access to the ship?

GUARD LADDER BY CREW WHEN IN

1.2 Are access ladders identified and monitored? USE, SECURE WHEN NOT IN USE
GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW WHEN
1.3 Are access gangways identified and monitored? IN USE, SECURE WHEN NOT IN USE,
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE

1.4 Are access ramps identified and monitored? N/A

LIMIT ACCESS DOORS TO SINGLE

1.5 Are access doors, side scuttles, windows, hatches and portsidentified and monitored? AND GUARD BY CREW, CLOSE ALL
WINDOWS AND PORTS IN PORT
RAT GUARDS ON MOORING ROPES,
1.6 Are mooring ropes and anchor chains identified and monitored? CLOSE HAUSE PIPE

GUARD BY CREW WHEN IN USE,

1.7 Are cranes and hoisting gear identified and monitored? SECURE WHEN NOT IN USE

1.8 Are other access points identified in the SSP?

GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW

1.9 Are identity documents of all persons seeking to board the ship checked? IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE

GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW

1.10 Are there procedures and records available for how to check this? IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE

Are the reasons for the people boarding the ship confirmed by checking joining GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
1.11
instructions, passenger tickets, boarding passes, work orders etc? IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
1.12 Are the personal effects of passengers controlled? IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
100 % INSPECTION
GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
1.13 Is the embarkation of crew controlled? IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
& 100 % INSPECTION

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4th stage
Observation (including possible
Checklist for Initial On-scene Security Survey YES NO Countermeasures to be taken
vulnerabilities)
CREWS CABIN TO BE INSPECTED INSPECTION PROCEDURES TO BE
1.14 Are the personal effects of crew controlled? EVERY MONTH BY SSO ESTABLISHED

Are there procedures on how to check any other people accessing the ship (e.g. GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
1.15 IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
visitors, vendors, repair technicians, port facility personnel etc.)
Are designated secure areas established (in coordination with the port facility) where GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
1.16 inspections and searching of people, baggage (including carry on items), personal IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
effects, vehicles and their contents can take place? ON DECK CLOSE TO GANGWAY
Are vehicles destined to be loaded on board car carriers, ro-ro and other passenger
1.17 N/A
ships searched prior to loading in accordance with the frequency required in the SSP?
GUARD GANGWAY BY CREW
Are checked persons and their personal effects segregated from unchecked persons and
1.18 IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
their personal effects? SEGREGATED BY ROPE

1.19 Is the embarking segregated from the disembarking passengers? N/A

Are unattended spaces adjoining areas to which passengers and visitors have access
1.20 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
secured, by locking or other means?
Are security briefings provided to all ship personnel on possible threats, the
1.21 procedures for reporting suspicious persons, objects or activities and the need for
vigilance?
Are there procedures for how to raise alarm and to react if unauthorized boarding is
1.22
detected?

Are there procedures for checking with PFSO if identity and purpose checks of people
1.23
have been performed prior to entering the ship/port interface?

Are there procedures for additional measures to take while in port (of another
1.24
Contracting Government)?
Is the ship embarking persons or loading stores or cargo at a port facility or from
1.25 another ship where either the port facility or the other ship is in violation with or is not
required to comply with chapter XI-2 or Part A.
Will the ship receive people, stores or cargo unloaded from an aircraft of unknown
1.26
security status?

Are locations and functions of each actual or potential access point to the ship
1.27
identified?

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4th stage
Observation (including possible
Checklist for Initial On-scene Security Survey YES NO Countermeasures to be taken
vulnerabilities)

1.28 Are evacuation routes and assembly stations defined and maintained?

ACCESS TO THE SHIP RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2

Are additional personnel assigned to patrol deck areas during silent hours to deter
1.2.1
unauthorized access?

Is the number of access points to the ship limited, identifying those to be closed and the
1.2.2
means of adequately securing them?

Is the access to the ship deterred, including the provision of boat patrols on the CSO IS TO DISCUSS ABOUT BOAT
1.2.3 PATROL WITH THE PFSO
waterside of the ship?
RESTRICTED AREA FOR THE SHORE-
Is the shore-side of the ship established as a restricted area, in close co-operation with
1.2.4 SIDE IS TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE
the port facility? PFSO
Are the frequency and detail of searches of people, personal effects, and vehicles
1.2.5
increased?

PROCEDURES FOR ESCORT IS TO BE

1.2.6 Are visitors to the ship being escorted? NO PROCEDURES FOR ESCORT
ESATBLISHED
Are additional specific security briefings provided to all ship personnel on any
1.2.7 identified threats, in order to re-emphasize the procedures for reporting suspicious
persons, objects, or activities and stressing the need for increased vigilance?
ACCESS TO THE SHIP RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3
At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
1.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
1.3.2 Is the access to the ship limited to a single, controlled, access point?

1.3.3 Are only those responding to the security incident or threat thereof granted access?

1.3.4 Have persons on board received directions?

1.3.5 Is embarkation or disembarkation suspended?

1.3.6 Are cargo handling operations, deliveries etc. suspended?

1.3.7 Is evacuation of the ship planned for?

1.3.8 Is the movement of the ship reconsidered or terminated?

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4th stage
Observation (including possible
Checklist for Initial On-scene Security Survey YES NO Countermeasures to be taken
vulnerabilities)

2. RESTRICTED AREAS

2.1 Are restricted areas defined, and, where relevant, clearly marked? RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK

Is the ships personnel (Master, SSO, crew) able to identify the restricted areas
2.2
onboard?
INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
2.3 Is surveillance equipment, eg, security alarms, used to monitor the restricted areas? EQUIPMENT IS TO BE CONSIDERED INSTALL THIS TIME

2.4 Are guards or patrols used to monitor the restricted areas?

INSTALLATION OF INTRUSION
Are automatic intrusion detection devices used to alert the ships personnel of CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
2.5 DETECTION DEVICE IS TO BE
unauthorized access? CONSIDERED
INSTALL THIS TIME

2.6 Are there measures to prevent unauthorized persons to access the navigational bridge? RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK

Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access the machinery
2.7 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
spaces (Category A)?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access the control
2.8 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
stations (defined in ISPS Code, SOLAS Chapter II-2)?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access spaces
2.9 containing security and surveillance equipment and systems and their controls and RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
lighting system controls?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access ventilation and
2.10 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
air-conditioning systems and other similar spaces?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access spaces with
2.11 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
access to potable water tanks, pumps, or manifolds?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access spaces
2.12 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
containing dangerous goods or hazardous substances?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access spaces
2.13 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
containing cargo pumps and their controls?
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access cargo spaces
2.14 RESTRICTED AREA, MARKING, LOCK
and spaces containing ships stores?
CREW ACCOMODATION IS TO BE
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access crew CREW ACCOMODATION IS NOT DEFINED AS THE RESTRICTED AREA
2.15 DEFINED AS THE RESTRICTED AREA & TO BE MARKED AND LOCKED OR
accommodation?
GUARDED
Are there measures onboard to prevent unauthorized persons to access any other areas
2.16 as determined by the CSO, through the SSA to which access must be restricted to
maintain the security of the ship?

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4th stage
Observation (including possible
Checklist for Initial On-scene Security Survey YES NO Countermeasures to be taken
vulnerabilities)
RESTRICTED AREAS RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2
Are additional restricted areas particularly adjacent to access points identified and
2.2.1 NO FURTHER RESTRICTED AREA
monitored?
INSTALLATION OF CONTINUOUS
CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
2.2.2 Are surveillance equipment continuously monitored? SURVEILLANCE MONITORING IS TO
INSTALL THIS TIME
BE CONSIDERED
2.2.3 Are additional personnel dedicated to guard and patrol restricted areas?
RESTRICTED AREAS RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3
At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
2.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
Are additional restricted areas on the ship set up in proximity to the security incident, TO BE CONSIDEERED WHEN SUCH CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
2.3.2
or the believed location of the security threat, to which access is denied? INCIDENT/THREAT EXISTS ESTABLISH THIS TIME

2.3.3 Are restricted areas searched as part of the search of the ship?

3. HANDLING OF CARGO
Are there routines in place for checking of cargo, cargo transport units and cargo
3.1
spaces prior to, and during, cargo handling operations?
LOADING MANUAL, CARGO
3.2 Is there evidence, through records, that the procedures (cargo control) are followed? HANDLING RECORD BOOK

3.3 Is the handling of cargo supervised by the ship personnel (SSO)? SUPERVISED BY CHIEF OFFICER

3.4 Are there procedures for handling of dangerous goods or hazardous substances?
Is an updated inventory kept on any dangerous goods or hazardous material carried
3.5
on board?
Are any checks carried out (procedures for) to ensure that cargo being loaded matches
3.6
the cargo documentation?
3.7 Is the procedures for cargo checking communicated to PFSO? ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Are there procedures ensuring, in liaison with the port facility, that vehicles to be
3.8 loaded on board car-carriers, ro-ro and passenger ships are subjected to search prior N/A
to loading, in accordance with the frequency required in the SSP?
3.9 Is checking of seals or other methods used to prevent tampering? LOCKING UP CARGO VALVES

CHECKED BY PRESSURE, FLOW

3.10 Is cargo being checked visually or by examinations? RATE, TEMPERATURE

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3.11 Is scanning or detection equipment, mechanical devices or dogs being used? N/A

3-2. HANDLING OF CARGO RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2

Are more detailed checking of cargo, cargo transport units, and cargo spaces
3.2.1
performed? Are records on the same kept onboard?
3.2.2 Are checks intensified to ensure that only the intended cargo is loaded?
Is the searching of vehicles to be loaded on car-carriers, ro-ro and passenger ships
3.2.3 N/A
intensified?
Is the frequency increased in checking of seals or other methods used to prevent
3.2.4 LOCKING UP CARGO VALVES
tampering?
Is cargo being checked with increased frequency and detail of visual and physical FREQUENT CHECK OF PRESSURE
3.2.5
examination? CARGO FLOW, TEMPERATURE
Is the frequency of the use of scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or
3.2.6 N/A
dogs increased?
Are enhanced security measures coordinated with the shipper or other responsible
3.2.7
party in addition to establishing agreement and procedures?

3-3. HANDLING OF CARGO RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3

At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
3.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
3.3.2 Is the loading or unloading of cargo suspended?
Is the inventory of dangerous goods and hazardous substances carried on board
3.3.3
verified?

4. SHIPS STORES
Are there procedures in place for supervision of the delivery of ship stores (to prevent
4.1 SUPERVISED BY CHIEF ENGINEER
acceptance without inspection)?
Are there procedures for handling of ships stores to prevent acceptance unless
4.2 SUPERVISED BY CHIEF ENGINEER
ordered?
Is there evidence, through records, that the procedures (ships store control) are
4.3
followed?
Is an updated inventory on any dangerous goods or hazardous material carried on
4.4
board?
4.5 Is ships stores and package integrity being checked?

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For ships regularly using the port facility; are procedures established with the port
4.6 NO PROCEDURES PROCEDURES TO BE ESTABLISHED
facility to cover notification and timing of deliveries and their documentation?
4.7 Are stores checked if matching the order prior to being loaded on board?

4.8 Is immediate secure stowage of ships stores ensured?

4-2. SHIPS STORE RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2

4.2.1 Are checks exercised prior to receiving stores on board and intensifying inspections?

4-3. SHIPS STORE RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3

At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
4.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
4.3.2 Are ships stores more extensively being checked? REFUSE TO BE DELIVERED NIL

4.3.3 Is the handling of ships stores restricted or suspended? REFUSE TO BE DELIVERED NIL

4.3.4 Does the ship refuse to accept deliveries of ships stores on board the ship?

5. UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE
Are there procedures in place for how to handle and where to store unaccompanied
5.1 REFUSE TO RECEIVE
baggage?
5.2 Is there evidence the procedures are followed?
Is any unaccompanied baggage being appropriately screened (100%) and searched
5.3 REFUSE TO RECEIVE
(by port or ship), before it is loaded onboard the ship?
Are there procedures and measures in place for close cooperation with the port facility
5.4 REFUSE TO RECEIVE
to ensure that unaccompanied baggage is handled securely after screening?
UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE - RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2
5.2.1 Is 100% of unaccompanied baggage being x-ray screened? REFUSE TO RECEIVE

UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE - RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3

At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
5.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
Are such baggage subjecting to more extensive screening, for example x-raying it from
5.3.2 REFUSE TO RECEIVE
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5.3.3 Is the handling of unaccompanied baggage restricted or suspended? REFUSAL TO ACCEPT

5.3.4 Is the ship refusing to accept unaccompanied baggage on board?

6. MONITORING THE SECURITY OF THE SHIP

Are there procedures for inspection, testing, calibration and maintenance of any
6.1
security equipment onboard?

6.2 Are restricted areas being monitored?

6.3 Are deck areas being monitored?

6.4 Are surrounding areas being monitored?

6.5 Is the security communication equipment readily available? INMARSAT SYSTEM, GMDSS

FROM COMPANY, PORT STATE, FLAG

6.6 Is security information readily available onboard? STATE

INSTALLATION OF DETECTION CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO

6.7 Is an automatic intrusion detection device fitted onboard? DEVICE IS TO BE CONSIDERED INSTALL THIS TIME

If so, does it activate an audible and/or visual alarm at a location that is continuously
6.8 NIL
attended or monitored?
Is security equipment installed onboard maintained, working properly, and readily
6.9 NIL
available?
Are procedures established to ensure that monitoring equipment will be able to
6.10 perform continuously, including consideration of the possible effects of weather NIL
conditions or of power disruptions?
Are the ship's deck and access points illuminated at all times while conducting
6.11
ship/port interface activities or at a port facility or anchorage?
Is the ship using the maximum lighting available while underway, consistent with safe
6.12
navigation? (Having regard to the provisions of the 1972 COLREGS)
ADDITIONAL FIXED LIGHTS &
Is the lighting sufficient to ensure the ships personnel to be able to detect activities
6.13 NOT SUFFICIENT BEYOND SHIP PORTABLE LIGHTS ARE TO BE
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6.14 Is the lighting coverage including the area on and around the ship? PORTABLE LIGHTS ARE TO BE
FITTED
ADDITIONAL FIXED LIGHTS &
6.15 Is the lighting coverage facilitating personnel identification at access points? PORTABLE LIGHTS ARE TO BE
FITTED
CSO SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THE
6.16 Is the lighting coverage provided through coordination with the port facility? PFSO TO PROVIDE THE LIGHTING
FROM PORT FACILITY
MONITORING THE SECURITY OF THE SHIP RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 2
6.2.1 Is the frequency and detail of security patrols increased?
ADDITIONAL FIXED LIGHTS &
6.2.2 Is the coverage and intensity of lighting increased? PORTABLE LIGHTS ARE TO BE
FITTED
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IS TO CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
6.2.3 Is the use of security and surveillance equipment increased? BE CONSIDERED INSTALL THIS TIME
6.2.4 Is additional personnel assigned as security lookouts?
Is coordination with waterside boat patrols, and foot or vehicle patrols on the shore- CSO IS TO DISCUSS ABOUT BOAT
6.2.5 PATROL WITH THE PFSO
side, ensured when provided?
MONITORING THE SECURITY OF THE SHIP RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR SECURITY LEVEL 3
At security level 3, is the ship prepared to respond to and implement any security
6.3.1
instructions issued by the Contracting Government that has set the security level 3?
6.3.2 Are all lighting switched on?
ADDITIONAL FIXED LIGHTS &
6.3.3 Is the vicinity of the ship illuminated? NOT SUFFICIENT BEYOND SHIP PORTABLE LIGHTS ARE TO BE
FITTED
Are all on board surveillance equipment capable of recording activities on, or in the INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IS TO CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
6.3.4 BE CONSIDERED INSTALL THIS TIME
vicinity of, the ship?
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT IS TO CONSIDERED BUT DECIDED NOT TO
6.3.5 Is the length of time such surveillance equipment can continue to record maximized? BE CONSIDERED INSTALL THIS TIME
SSO IS TO DISCUSS ABOUT
6.3.6 Is underwater inspection of the hull of the ship prepared for? UNDERWATER INSPECTION WITH
THE PFSO
SSO IS TO DISCUSS ABOUT
Are measures initiated, including the slow revolution of the ships propellers, if
6.3.7 UNDERWATER INSPECTION WITH
practicable, to deter underwater access to the hull of the ship? THE PFSO

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7.1 Is the ship fitted with a security alert system? SURVEY AFTER 2004 7/1
Is the security alert system working as intended? (Not raising alarm on board,
7.2 ENSURE TO COMPLY WITH
transmitting information to shore?)
Are there at least 2 locations onboard where the alert system could be activated (on the
7.3 ENSURE TO COMPLY WITH
bridge and at least one other location)?
7.4 Is the alert system protected from inadvertent initiation? ENSURE TO COMPLY WITH

7.5 Are there procedures for the use of the ship security alert system ENSURE TO BE DEVELOPED

Are the locations for the activation of the alert system identified? (Must be kept in a
7.6 ENSURE TO COMPLY WITH
restricted/confidential document)
Is there any area that may, if damaged or used for illicit observation, pose a risk to
7.7 NO SUCH AREA
persons, property, or operation onboard the ship, at this port facility?

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