STDTSD

IMO Model course

What is it?

STSDSD- SECURITY TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS

WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES.

Why are we doing it?

So that Ship and Ports are safe and secure.

Support the Ship Security Officer in his duties
to secure the vessel.
 History of it

01 02 03
11th September VLCC IMO
Attacks on Limburg Resolution
World Trade Attack off the A 924(22)
Center in USA coast of
Yemen.
ISPS CODE( INTERNATIONAL PORT FACILITY
SECURITY CODE)

DECEMBER 2002 ENFORCED

9 AMENMENTS TO 1ST JULY
SOLAS (XI-1 AND 2) 2004
 STRUCTURE OF ISPS CODE

ISPS
CODE

PART A PART B
MANDATORY GUIDELINES
CURRENT SECURITY THREATS AND PATTERNS

PIRACY AND ARMED ATTACKS

TERRORISM

CONTRABAND SMUGGLING

STOWAWAYS AND REFUGEES

CARGO THEFT

COLLATERAL DAMAGE
FUNCTION OF ISPS CODE
ENABLES DETECTION AND DETERRENCE OF SECURITY
THREATS WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK.

ESTABLISHES ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

ENABLES COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE OF

SECURITY INFORMATION.

PROVIDES A METHODOLOGY OF
ASSESSING SECURITY.

ENSURESTHAT ADEQUATE SECURITY

MEASURES ARE IN PLACE.
 PORT
P.F.S.O.
DEFINITIONS

SHIP
OWNER’S
SHIP OFFICE
S.S.O.
C.S.O.
DEFINITIONS-LEVELS OF SECURITY

LEVEL 1 
NORMAL OPERATIONAL LEVEL


HIGHTENED RISK OF A SECURITY
LEVEL 2 INCIDENT


TEMPORARY IN NATURE.
LEVEL 3 
IMMINENT/PROBABLE TISK OF A
SECURITY INCIDENT
Security Responsibilities
Contracting Governments (Flag States )

1)Shall set security level for the ship’s flying her flag.
2)Ensure each ship knows the security level it is supposed to
be at.
3)If security level changes then make sure ship’s know it.
4)Set security level for the ports and keep security levels .
5)Implement STCW among its seafarers.
a)Implement STSDSD at support and operational level
seafarers
b)Implement SSO at management level seafarers.
c)Implement PFSO training for Port facility security officers
Security Responsibilities
The Ship Owner

1)Master must have the information :

2)Who is responsible for employment of the people serving on

board.

3)Who is responsible for deciding the employment of the ship.

4)Who are the Charterers.

Security Responsibilities
The Ship

1)Before reaching a port must set Security level as

per that of the port.

2) If port wants to change security level ,ship must

respond quickly.

3)If Cannot comply with flag state or port state

requirements,then must inform competent authority
before arrival to port.
Security Responsibilities
The Port

1)Must Comply with the Security Level set by the

Government /Flag State.

2) Ensure minimum interference to the business of

the port for compliance with ISPS.
Security Responsibilities
The Company Security Officer
1)Advising level of threat likely to be encountered by the ship.
2)Ensuring Ship Security Assessments are carried out.
3)Ensuring Ship Security Plan is produced and complied with.
4)Arrange internal audits and review of security activities.
5)Arrange surveys for International Ship Security Certificate by
Recognised Security Organisation.
Security Responsibilities
The Company Security Officer
6)Deficiencies found during internal audits are closed in a
timely manner.
7)Enhance Security awaremess and vigilance.
8)Ensure effective communication between SSO and PFSO.
9)Ensure consistency between safety and security
arrangements.
Security Responsibilities
1)The Ship Security Officer
2)Regular security inspections of the ship.
3)Supervise implementation of Ship Security Plan.
4)Co-ordinate security aspects with PFSO and crew.
5)Report to CSO regarding deficiencies,non-conformities
during internal audits.
6)Ensure security awareness onboard.
7)Ensure adequate training has been provided to security
personnel as appropriate.
8)Report all security incidents.
Security Responsibilities
1)The Port Facility Security Officer
2) Conduct intial comprehensive security survey.
3)Develop and maintain Port Facility Security Plan.
4)Update the security plan and arrangements as the port
changes/develops.
5)Enhance security awareness of the port facility personnel.
6)Ensure adequate training has been provided to the personnel
responsible for the security of the port facility.
7)Maintain records of security incidents.
Security Responsibilities
1)The Port Facility Security Officer

7)Implement port facility security plan with CSOand SSO.

8)Coordinate with security services as appropiate.

9)Maintain,calibrate and test ,record all security equipments.

10)Assist SSO in confirming the identity of those seeking to

board the vessel.
Security Responsibilities
1)The Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.

2)Anti-piracy duties -support level.

3)Anti-armed-robbery duties – support level.

4) Must be trained as per STCW .

DoS – Declaration Of
Security
What is it?
1)It is a proof af agreement between a ship
and a port facility .
2)It signifies that critcal security concerns
are addressed properly.
3)Security provisions shall be maintained
during the Ship’s duration of call at the
port.
SSA – SHIP SECURITY
ASSESSMENT
What is it?
1)It must be carried out before Ship Security
Plan is produced
2)It is the responsibility of the CSO.
SSA – SHIP SECURITY
ASSESSMENT
What are the elements of it?
1)Identification of existing security measures.
2) Identification of key ship board operations in need
of protection.
3)Identification of possible threats to the above key
operations
4)Identification of weaknesses ,including human
factors in the ifrastructure , policies and procedures.
 INITIAL THREAT ON BOARD IDENTIFICATION
OF NEEDS
DEVELOP
SCREENING ASSESSMENT AUDIT SSP

IDENT
IFICA
DEVE
TION
LOP
OF
SSP
NEED
S
 SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENTS

AIS

IS A VESSEL TRACKING
SYSTEM WHICH
PROVIDES UPDATES
ON A VESSEL’S
POSITION,
AND OTHER MARINE DATA
TO A MARINE VESSEL
TRAFFIC OPERATOR.
 SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENTS

SSAS(SHIP SECURITY ALERT

SYSTEM)
AS PER IMO ISPS CODE
SOLAS X1 -2 REG6

1)PROVIDES A MINIMUM OF 2
ACTIVATION POINTS ONE OF
WHICH MUST BE ON BRIDGE
2)ALLOWS COVERTACTIVATION
WHICH TRANSMITS SIGNAL
FROM SHIP TO SHORE
(COMPETENT AUTHORITY)
INDICATES VESSEL’S
SECURITY IS COMPROMISED.
3)DOES NOT RAISE AN ALARM
ON BOARD OR ON SHIP
SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENTS
 DECK LIGHTS:
WEATHER DECK LIGHTING AND LIGHTING AROUND ACCOMMODATION BLOCK.

SEARCH LIGHTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE WHEN REQUIRED.

NAV LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE SWITCHED OFF AT NIGHT
 SHIP SECURITY EQUIPMENTS

A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE SECURITY IS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.

IT MUST BE ROBUST .
IT MUST BE CLEAR , SHORT AND QUICK.