THREAT SCENARIOS

Delegate Threat Scenarios

Exercise ‘Secure Supply’

Aim

To discuss methods of both causing and

preventing maritime security incidents with a view
to raising security awareness.

To consider security procedures that may be

included in a Ships Security Plan.
Objective

At the end of this exercise the delegate

syndicates will have:

• Identified a threat and the vulnerabilities of a Ship or

Port Facility using one of the 9 threats defined by the
ISPS Code.
• Heard other syndicates present their threat scenarios.
• Debated attack and defence strategies.
• Discussed security counter measures.
 Scenario

You are a members of a Socio Economic Militant group

which has been peacefully campaigning for official
recognition.

Your Government has refused to recognize your group

and will not enter into dialogue.

More recently they have passed laws which effectively

ban your group.
Attack

The Grand Council of your group have decided that the

only way to achieve recognition is by direct action.

Government Institutions have considerable financial

interests in the shipping/port industry, and because of
your experience you have been asked to plan an attack
on the maritime infrastructure.
Mission

• As a syndicate, present your plan to the other

groups, discussing feasibility and possible
protection techniques used to defend the
target.
• Using a presentation format of your own choice
take approximately 15 minutes to deliver your
views.
• Any Questions?
Threats
ISPS B 15.11.1-4

1. Explosive devices, arson, sabotage or

vandalism.
2. Hijacking or seizure of the ship or of a person
onboard.
3. Tampering with cargo, essential ship equipment
or systems or ships’ stores.
4. Unauthorised access or use, including presence
of stowaways.
Threats…….Cont’d
ISPS B 15.11.5-9

5. Smuggling weapons or equipment, including

weapons of mass destruction.
6. Use of ships to carry those intending to cause a
security incident and/or their equipment.
7. Use of the ship itself as a weapon or a means
to cause damage or destruction.
8. Blockage of ports.
9. NBC attack.
Groups: