Ships Security Officer

SSO
AIM

To discuss roles, responsibilities and

duties required to be fulfilled to
facilitate ships security under the ISPS
code.
Objective

• By the end of the module delegates will be

able to:

• List the duties and responsibilities of the SSO, CSO

and the Port facility.

• Identify the mandatory functions and training

requirements of SSO as required by the ISPS Code.
THE SSO
Part A 12/12.2
 Definition
SSO
• The person designated as responsible for:

• Security on the vessel (accountable to the Master).

• Implementation of the SSP.
• Maintenance of the SSP.
• Liaison with the Company Security Officers and Port
Facilities Security Officers.
Duties of the SSO
ISPS A/12.2

1. Undertake regular security inspections.

2. Maintain and supervise the SSP.
3. Coordinate the security of ships
stores.
4. Propose modifications to the SSP.
5. Reporting deficiencies to the CSO.
Duties of the SSO
ISPS A/12.2

6. Enhancing security awareness on board.

7. Ensuring adequate security training.
8. Reporting all security incidents.
9. Coordinating the implementation of the SSP.
10. Ensuring security equipment is properly
operated, tested etc.
Training
ISPS B13.1 1-20

• The Ship Security Officer (SSO), should have knowledge of, and
receive training, in some or all of the following, as appropriate:

• Security administration.
• Relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations.
• Relevant Government legislation and regulations.
• Responsibilities and functions of other security organizations
• Methodology of ship security assessment .
• Methods of ship security surveys and inspections.
• Ship and port operations and conditions.
• Ship and port facility security measures.
• Emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning.
• Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security
measures and procedures.
Training
ISPS B13.1 1-20

• Handling sensitive security related information and security related

communications.
• Knowledge of current security threats and patterns.
• Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and
devices.
• Recognition, on a non discriminatory basis, of characteristics and
behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• Security equipment and systems and their operational limitations.
• Methods of conducting audits, inspection, control and monitoring.
• Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections.
• Security drills and exercises, including drills and exercises with port
facilities; and assessment of security drills and exercises.
Training
ISPS B13.2 1-5

• In addition the SSO should have adequate

knowledge of, and receive training, in some or
all of the following, as appropriate:

• The layout of the ship.

• The ship security plan (SSP) and related procedures
(including scenario-based training on how to respond).
• Crowd management and control techniques.
• Operation of security equipment and systems.
• Testing, calibration and, whilst at sea, maintenance of
security equipment and systems.
True or False?

You have in front of you a ‘True or False’

question paper based on the ISPS Code duties
and responsibilities of a SSO and the Codes
training requirements.

You have 30 minutes to answer the questions,

True or False using your copy of the ISPS Code
True or False?

At the end of the period we will go through the

answers together and I will explain any points
arising from the test

Any Questions?
Good Luck!
True or False?

Answers
The SSO

QUESTIONS ?
THE CSO
Part A 11/11.2
Definition
CSO
• The person designated as
responsible for :
• Ensuring the SSA is carried out.
• Development and submission of the SSP.
• Implementation of the SSP.
• Maintenance of the SSP.
• Liaison with the Port Facilities Security Officers
and Ship Security Officers.
Scope of Responsibility
• A Company Security Officer (CSO) shall be
designated for each ship.
• A person may be designated as the CSO for
one or more vessels.
• The company may appoint several CSO
provided that it is clearly identified which vessel
each person is responsible for.
• The CSO must be contactable 24/7
Duties of the CSO
ISPS A/11.2

1. Advising on threat levels to ships.

2. Ensuring SSA’s are carried out.
3. Ensuring the development of the SSP.
4. Ensuring modifications of the SSP
5. Arranging internal audits and
reviews.
6. Arranging verification of the SSP
7. Ensuring deficiencies are dealt with.
Duties of the CSO
ISPS A/11.2

8. Enhancing security awareness.

9. Ensuring adequate training.
10. Ensuring effective communications.
11. Ensuring security consistency.
12. Ensuring ship specific information.
13. Ensuring alternative arrangements are
implemented.
Port Facility Security
Port Facility Security

• ISPS A
• 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
• ISPS B
• 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
• SOLAS
• Conference Resolution No. 8
• Enhancement of security in co-operation with the ILO (ISPS 134)
Port Facility Security

• Definition (ISPS A 3.1)

• A facility serving:
• Passenger ships and high speed passenger
craft.
• Cargo ships, including high speed craft, of
500gt and upwards.
• Mobile offshore drilling units
• Whilst such vessels are engaged on
international voyages.
Port Facility Security
• NB:
• The Code does NOT refer to Ports!
• It Refers to PORT FACILITIES

• At the moment!
 Port Facility Security

• NOT every Port Facility will be subject to

the Code. This will be decided following a:

• Port Facility Security Assessment

(PFSA) initiated by the Contracting
Government.
Port Facility Security
• THE PFSA

• A Risk Analysis of all aspects of a PF’s operation

in order to determine which parts of it are more
susceptible to attack.

• To help determine which PFs are required to

appoint a PFSO and prepare a PFSP.

• ISPS B 1.17
 Port Facility Security
The PFSO

• The person designated as responsible for the

development, implementation, revision and
maintenance of the PFSP and for liaison with the Ship
Security Officers and Company Security Officers.
• ISPS A 2.1.8
Port Facility Security
• The Port Facility Security Plan.

• A plan developed to ensure the application of

measures designed to protect the Port Facility and
ships, persons, cargo, cargo transport units and
ship’s stores within the Port Facility from the risks of
a security incident.

• ISPS A 2.1.5
Port Facility Security

Liaison

• The Focal Points of Liaison are the

Contracting Governments.

• ISPS B 4.13
Port Facility Security

Points to Consider

• Ships are most vulnerable whilst in a PF.

• Close Liaison between CGs, CSOs, SSOs, PFSOs is
essential.
• The procedures for establishing and maintaining liaison.
• Procedures for dealing with PFs that have NO PFSO or
PFSP.
Summary

• PF and ship security issues/measures

should mirror and complement each
other.

• Liaison/communication is the key to

the ship/PF interface.