MODEL SHIP SECURITY PLAN GUIDANCE TOACCOMPANY THE SECURITY PLAN TEMPLATEPRESENTED BY:Commonwealth of Dominia Ma!itime Re"i#t!$32 Washington Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719, USATel: 50!992!7170 " Fa#: $50!992!7120%%%&'o(inica!registr)&co( Dominica Maritime Registry rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance Dominica Maritime Registry rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan GuidanceInt!o%&tionIn response to the growing threat of terrorism, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted new security measures and procedures for ships and port facilities. Among the new security initiatives, each ship will have to develop a comprehensive Ship Security lan.!i"ed and floating platforms are not covered #y this template and instruction as the security needs for these marine facilities and the implementation of their plans will #e very different from that of seagoing ships and ships that are engagedin international trade.$o help ship owners and operators implement the new security re%uirements, the &ommonwealth of 'ominica Maritime (egistry ('M(I) developed this Ship Security lan $emplate. $he template offers step)#y)step directions, #ased on guidance from the IMO, to develop a Ship Security lan.*very ship security plan must descri#e actions the crew will ta+e to,- revent terrorist or criminal activities happening on #oard or to the ship,- Identify the potential for criminal or terrorist activities happening on #oard or to the ship,- 'eter terrorist or criminal activities, and- (eact when terrorist or criminal activities are encountered..y answering a series of %uestions in the following guides and completing the template that follows, userswill #e a#le to conduct a survey to assess ship security, determine vulnera#ilities, and develop specific recommendations to improve security and mitigate ris+s. $his #oo+ also includes guidance to develop a threat assessment and to continue to evaluate security at sea and in ports.Some of print in the template will #e in green. $his green print will include further guidance and instruction for the user.$he following guides were developed to assist the &ompany Security Officer in developing a ShipSecurity lan for each of the ships for which he is responsi#le,- /uide 0 'eveloping $hreat Assessments,- /uide 1 Ship Security Assessment (Survey)- /uide 2 3ow to Identify and Mitigate Security 4ulnera#ilities, and- /uide 5 *sta#lishing rotective Measures- /uide 6 erforming 4erification Security Assessments$he end product of the ship survey and security assessment is a Ship Security lan. $he plan includes a decision trees for &ompany and Ship Security Officers to determine when it is advisa#le to elevate Security 7evels or readiness conditions in response to a threat(s).8sers of the Security lan $emplate will #e a#le to answer %uestions and supply information on specific issues, re%uired to generate a complete Ship Security lan. $he template greatly facilitates the development of threat assessments #etween each port)to)port call, allowing Ship Security Officers to #estrespond to potential threats, from piracy attac+s to terrorist stowaways..y understanding threats, +nowing a ship9s vulnera#ilities, and implementing appropriate security measures and procedures, &ompany and Ship Security Officers can reduce security ris+s and safeguard the ship, crew, and cargo.$he company security Officer should +eep the list of who was issued a copy of each security plan. $o assist him in this effort, we have attached Appendi" A titled 'istri#ution of Security lans a &ontrolled 'ocument. One of these should #e completed for each vessel. Dominica Maritime Registry ! rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!TABLE O' CONTENTSInternational Ship and ort Security 'ivision............................................................................................... 0Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 1/uide 0, 'eveloping $hreat Assessments................................................................................................... :0 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... :1 $hreats to Ships................................................................................................................................... :2 $hreat Assessment &riteria.................................................................................................................. ;5 Security Alarm, Surveillance and &ommunications Systems............................................................1?: *mergency lans and *%uipment................................................................................................. 11/uide 2, 3ow to Identify and Mitigate Security 4ulnera#ilities...................................................................120 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 121 Security O#servations @ (ecommendations.................................................................................... 121.0'ec+ and ship side 7ighting....................................................................................................... 121.1. Interior Ship Access &ontrol....................................................................................................... 151.2Identification Systems................................................................................................................ 151.5Aey &ontrol................................................................................................................................ 161.6. (estricted Areas......................................................................................................................... 161.= Security Alarm, Surveillance, and &ommunications Systems.....................................................1=1.> *mergency lans and *%uipment............................................................................................... 1=/uide 5, /uidance for *sta#lishing rotective Measures..........................................................................1:0Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1:1 *nsuring the performance of all vessel security duties,................................................................1:2 Monitoring (estricted areas to ensure that only authorized persons have access.............................1;5&ontrolling Access to the Ship........................................................................................................... 2?6 Monitoring dec+ areas and areas surrounding the ship......................................................................20= &ontrolling the em#ar+ation of persons and their effects....................................................................21> &ontrolling the em#ar+ation of persons and their effects..............................................................22: *nsuring that port)specific security communication is readily availa#le.............................................25/uide 6,'eveloping !inal Security Assessment................................................................................260Introduction................................................................................................................................... 261 (is+ .ased Security Assessment Simplified................................................................................. 261.0 otential $hreats......................................................................................................................... 26$a#le 0, Botional 7ist of Scenarios........................................................................................................ 2=$ypical $ypes of Scenarios.................................................................................................................... 2=1.1 &onse%uence assessment.......................................................................................................... 2=$a#le 1, &onse%uence Score................................................................................................................ 2>1.2 4ulnera#ility Assessment............................................................................................................ 2>1.5Mitigation.................................................................................................................................... 2:$a#le 6.............................................................................................................................................. 2;1.6Implementation Methods............................................................................................................ 2;$a#le =.............................................................................................................................................. 5?Appendi" A, 'istri#ution 7ist Of Security lans......................................................................................... 51A &ontrolled 'ocument.............................................................................................................................. 51 Dominica Maritime Registry $ rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300! Dominica Maritime Registry 3 rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!() Definition#B&l* a!!ie! C Single)dec+ ships designed to transport dry cargo, such as grain or coal. See SO7ASregulation IDE0.=.Chemial tan*e! C A tan+er constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in #ul+ of any li%uid product. &hemical tan+ers usually have large num#ers of very small capacity tan+s. See SO7AS regulation IDE0.=.Com+an$ Se&!it$ Offie! ,CSO- A security e"pert designated #y the ship9s company to develop and maintain a Ship Security lan and coordinate security measures and procedures with ort !acility Security Officers to protect ships, crew, passengers, and cargo.Dela!ation of Se&!it$ C A written record of understanding(s) #etween a Ship Security Officer and a ort !acility Security Officer to indicate security measures implemented to respond to a designatedsecurity level.De#i"nate% A&tho!it$ CAn organization(s) or administration(s) identified #y or within the &ontracting/overnment as responsi#le for the implementation of the security measures and procedures.Ga# a!!ie! C A tan+er constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in #ul+ of any li%uefied gas or other su#stance of a flamma#le nature. See definition in SO7AS regulation 4IIE:.1.Hi"h.#+ee% C!aft C A craft capa#le of traveling at high speeds as defined in SO7AS regulation DE0.1.Oil Tan*e! C A tan+er carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or lu#ricating oil as cargo. See definition in SO7AS regulation II)0E1.01.Po!t 'ailit$ Se&!it$ Plan C A plan to ensure the application of measures designed to protect the port facility and ships, their cargoes and persons on #oard from the ris+s of a security accident.Reo"ni/e% Se&!it$ O!"ani/ation C An organization with e"pertise in security and anti)terrorism matters, which is recognized #y the Administration or the designated authority and authorized #y it toconduct survey, assessment, verification, and certification activities, as re%uired #y IMO regulations.Se&!it$ Ini%ent C Any act threatening the security of a ship or a port facility.Se&!it$ Le0el C A description of the degree of ris+ associated with the threat of an unlawful act against a ship or port.Non.#+eifi Th!eat 1 A threat #ased on a high pro#a#ility or li+elihood that an attac+ or incident may occur in a particular area (e.g., an attac+ has occurred in the recent past in the area and there is a li+elihood of a future attac+ or a government has issued a warning a#out possi#le attac+s in the region).Pi!a$ 1 Any illegal acts of violence, detention, or depredation committed for private ends on the high seas against another ship or against persons or property on #oard the ship. iracy occurs outside the Furisdiction of any state. Dominica Maritime Registry ! rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!Po!t 'ailit$ 1 A separate location within a port at which commercial maritime activities occur.Po!t 'ailit$ Se&!it$ Offie! ,P'SO- C $he person appointed as responsi#le for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the ort !acility Security lan and for liaison with the ship security officers and company security officers.Po!t 'ailit$ Se&!it$ S&!0e$ 1 A survey that e"amines the strengths and wea+nesses of security systems and procedures at a port facility.Se&!it$ Rea%ine## Con%ition# 1 Security 7evels or operating procedures that are modified to helpa ship and crew respond to variations in threats.Shi+ Se&!it$ A##e##ment C includes a Ship security survey, threat assessment, and vulnera#ility assessment.Shi+ Se&!it$ Offie! ,SSO- 1 A person on #oard the Ship accounta#le to the master for the security of the Ship, including the implementation and maintenance of the Ship Security lan and forliaison with the &ompany Security Officer and the ort !acility Security Officer.Shi+ Se&!it$ Plan A plan developed to ensure the application of security measures on #oard a Ship. $he plan provides measures and procedures to protect persons, cargo, and the ship from the ris+s of a security incident.Shi+ Se&!it$ S&!0e$ C A Security Survey is an evaluation of the Ship9s security systems, measures, and procedures. $he survey allows the SSO to determine potential strengths and wea+nesses in security and a ship9s a#ility to counter potential threats at port, anchor, and sea.S+eifi Th!eat 1 A threat in which specific information is availa#le a#out a pendingEpotential attac+ in a specific regionElocation.Th!eat A##e##ment 1 $he process of identifying and analyzing credi#le threats of danger, damage, or loss to a ship, its crew, and cargo.2&lne!a3ilit$ A##e##ment 1 An e"amination of potential shortfalls in the ship9s e"isting security systems and procedures. Dominica Maritime Registry $ rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!G&i%e (: De0elo+in" Th!eat A##e##ment#( Int!o%&tion&ompany Security Officer are re%uired to assess the potential threats to their ships, determine the level of ris+, and set the Security 7evel (readiness condition) to provide guidance for protection from security incidents.$hreats will vary during transit #etween ports. $he Ship Security Officer (SSO) is re%uired to provide advice on the level of threats li+ely to #e encountered #y a Ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information..elow is information on potential threats, threat assessment criteria, and a wor+sheet to assess potential threats.4 Th!eat# to Shi+#$here is a wide range of potential threats to a ship. $hreats to a ship can %uic+ly change. A ship9s location, the time of day, and international events can dramatically alter the threat to a ship. As a conse%uence, it is critical for the SSO to regularly monitor events to determine potential threats in the path of the ship as it travels to its ne"t destination. !ollowing is information on potential threats toa ship, Pi!a$ an% A!me% Atta*# 1 (aiders pose a serious threat to ships in many parts of the world. Most attac+s occur while in port. &i+ment()4)9);)=)?)@)A)B)(C)0.1.2.5.6.=.>.:.=)4 I%entifiation S$#tem#JesBo, Is a personnel identification system usedIIf yes, what methods are usedI/uard'escri#e, .adge'escri#e, Other'escri#e,3ow are vendors, visitors, and repairman controlledI (chec+ appropriate #o")7og'escri#e,*scorted'escri#e, Dominica Maritime Registry !! rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!.adge'escri#e, JesBo, Are vendors and visitors escorted throughout the ship at all timesIJesBo, Is there a single egressEingress control point for all vendorsIJesBo, Is the personnel egressEingress control points the same as for visitorsI Dominica Maritime Registry !$ rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!!ollowing are the main access points to the ship and other potential access points, including open weather dec+s (each access point should #e e"amined and evaluated to determine the potential for use #y persons engaged in unlawful actions), 7ist special procedures to secure e%uipment and materials on dec+, JesBo, Is a property pass system used to remove propertyI3eight of the dec+ a#ove water (free#oard), =)9 De$ Cont!olJes Bo, Is there a log for issuing +eysIJesBo, Are +eys signed forIJesBo, Are all the +eys accounted forIJesBo, Is the log up to dateIBum#er of master +eys,7ist of individuals who have master +eys,Bame,osition, Bame,osition, Dominica Maritime Registry !3 rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!Bame,osition, JesBo, Are there procedures for returning +eys when personnel are terminated or transferredIIf yes, descri#e the procedures,?Re#t!ite% A!ea#Jes Bo, 3as the SSO esta#lished restricted areas throughout the shipIJes Bo, 'o all staff +now the proper procedures when an unauthorized person is detected in a restricted areaI!ollowing are the ship9s restricted areas, such as the #ridge, control station, machinery spaces, radioroom, etc.,0.1.2.5.6.=.>.:.;.0?.JesBo, Are all restricted areas clearly la#eled as suchI Dominica Maritime Registry !% rev. 09/03Model Ship Security Plan Guidance D"#SPS300!@ Se&!it$ Ala!m7 S&!0eillane an% Comm&niation# S$#tem#Bew regulations re%uire ships to #e fitted with a Ship security alarm system. $he regulations apply tooil tan+ers, chemical tan+ers, gas carriers, #ul+ carriers, cargo high)speed craft of 6?? gross tons and upward constructed #efore Kuly 0, 1??5. After this date, all new Ships will come e%uipped with the alarm system.$he alarm must automatically initiate and transmit a ship)to)shore security alert to a Lcompetent authority #y the AdministrationM that identifies the Ship, its location, and indicates the Ship is under threat or has #een compromised.$he alarm should not send the ship security alert to other ships, it should not raise an alarm on #oard the Ship, and should continuously transmit the Ship security alert until it has #e deactivated and reset #y authorized personnel on #oard the ship.$he alarm must #e a#le to #e activated on the navigation #ridge and at least one other location. $he location of the activation points must #e designed to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized initiation of the ship security alert.Te following information is Confidential and should be retained as such on board and under the control of the Captain and Ships Security Officer:7ocations of the security alarm , rocedures for using the security alarm, $esting,Activation,'eactivation,(esetting,JesBo, Are other security alarms used on #oardI'ate of installation,'ate last inspected, rocedures for activating and deactivating the system,