Security-NOW-The-Security-Plan
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The Ship Security
Plan is not only
vital to the safety of
people and equipment,
it's also required by law.
The United States and the
International Maritime
Organization are
requiring mariners
to have security plans in place
and enforce by July, 2004.
The threat is real and
growing-- unauthorized boarding,
introduction of
prohibited weapons,
flammable or explosives,
unauthorized occupation
or operation of a vessel at
sea, and the consequences
are alarming.
Cargoes, ships, and
perhaps even lives at risk.
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The mandate as stated by the
United States Coast Guard
is straightforward.
"Each vessel owner
and/or operator
should develop an effective
security program that
relies on detailed procedures
clearly delineating
preparation, prevention,
and response activities that
will occur at each threat level
along with the organizations,
or personnel, who are
responsible for carrying out
those activities."
The Coast Guard and
the Maritime Nation
will examine, make sure you have
the proper plan and documents
on board, relate to security.
Ship security plans
will vary according
to the vessel, its cargo, it's
trade routes and ports of call.
But the scope of
each ships plan,
should include these
basic elements-- measures
and or equipment
designed to deter
prohibited weapons, substances,
and devices, identification
of restricted areas and
measures and or equipment
for preventing unauthorized
access, procedures
for responding to
security threats
and maintaining critical
ship board operations,
procedures in case
of a security breach
requiring emergency
evacuation of the vessel,
duties of vessel
personnel assigned
security responsibilities,
procedures
for auditing security
activities and for training,
exercises and security
drills associated
with the plans, procedures for
interfacing with other vessels
or waterfront security
activities, procedures
for periodic review of the plan
and for updating, procedures
for reporting
security incidents,
identification of the ship
security officer and company
security officer, procedures to
ensure the inspection, testing
calibration, and maintenance
of any security equipment
on board, procedures for
finding and addressing
stowaways and
detained crew members.
The counterpart
to assessing risk
is responding to risk,
formulating responses
to risk scenarios.
These response measures
are a critical part
of any successful security plan.
Remember, these are responses
to risk, to a potential threat,
not to a disaster itself.
Although, security plans must
deal with worst case scenarios,
the whole purpose
of risk management
and threat mitigation is
preparedness and prevention.
Evaluate response
measures and scenarios
that can be built
into the security
plan, for example,
emergency engine shutdown,
alerting shore side authorities,
rendering assistance
to another vessel, screening
the underwater hull in response
to a bomb threat, responding
to stowaways or intruders.
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Yes, it's very important.
Based on the ISPS code and
US Coast Guard guidance,
here is a comprehensive outline
for a ship security plan.
The plan begins by defining
its purposes and objectives,
the physical characteristics
of the vessel itself,
and the duties and
responsibilities
of both the company and
ship security officers.
Management involves
periodic review of the plan,
it's security and
control in coordination
with Port Authorities,
waterfront facilities, law
enforcement agencies, and
vessel owners and operators.
The next section contains
the ship security assessment,
all three security threat
levels and associated measures,
security actions and duties.
There must be a procedure
to monitor restricted areas
and detect intruders,
for controlling access,
for monitoring deck areas
and areas around the vessel,
and for controlling the
embarkation of individuals
and their belongings
Supervision of cargo handling
and of the vessel stores
is critical of port specific
security communication
and the maintenance of
a constant interface
with waterfront facilities.
The plan should define when
a declaration of security
should be used to
coordinate security
activities between
the ship security
officer and a waterfront
facility security officer.
Finally, procedures for
training, drills, and exercises
associated with the
plan must be set forth,
contingency plans for various
threat scenarios given,
and standard operating
procedures established.
Both the US Coast
Guard and the IMO
are offering plenty of
checklists, job aids,
and how to documentation.
Unlike a lot of
Maritime regulation,
the security process
has been designed
to be relatively
straightforward, efficient,
and hands on.
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If I was a master, I
definitely would have
an aggressive security plan.
Make sure it is in the
corner with ISPS code
or get an recommendation.
And I would exercise this
and I hold a regular meeting
on a regular basis to go
with the crew members,
tell them how important
is, because security
is very important in these
days after September 11.
Once the plan is
in place, it must
be shared and communicated.
It may be combined with
other safety management
systems required by SOLAS.
Parts of it must be available to
port state control inspectors,
otherwise access
should be restricted
to only those with an
operational need to know.
It's essential that you keep
records and documentation
of activities associated
with the security
plan, your training, drills,
exercises, and security
related communications.
In United States ports,
and some other port states,
officials may request a copy of
the international ship security
certificate and other
relevant information.
So we will detain a
vessel [INAUDIBLE]
for the final law discrepancy.
Anything to deal
with security measure
definitely will be detained.
And the appropriate authority
will come down to vessel
to examine and make sure it's
clear before they depart.
Distribution of
the security plan
must be strictly controlled.
It contains information
vital to the safety
of the ship, its
crew, and cargo,
as well as navigation
roots and port facilities.
Protect the plan from
unauthorized access
or disclosure.
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Treat the ship security
plan as a living document
subject to continuous
improvement,
incorporate lessons
learned, feedback,
and constructive criticism.
Effective risk management
requires an atmosphere
of constant vigilance,
communication, and teamwork.
The battle against those that
would do us harm on our ships
and in our ports takes
effort, time, and resources,
but it's a battle
that can be won.