hzs isps 2006-20076.1 isps 6. ship security plan

HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.1

ISPS

6. Ship Security Plan

HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.2

SSP

I. Definition & Purpose of the SSP

II. Contents of the SSP

III. Confidentiality issues

IV. Implementation of the SSP

V. Maintenance and modification of the SSP

HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.3

I. Definition & Purpose of the SSPEach ship shall carry on board a Ship Security Plan approved by the (flag) Administration (A/9.1) ) or by a Recognized Security Organization approved by the flag administration (A/9.2.1)

The Ship Security Plan is a Ship Specific Plan (B/9.1)

SSP : “ a plan developed to ensure the application of measures on board the ship designed to protect persons on board, cargo, cargo transport units, ship’s stores or the ship from the risks of a security incident ” (A/2.2.1.4)

The SSP addresses the The SSP addresses the security measures that should be taken at each security level

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The Ship Security Plan :

Is generally prepared / submitted by the CSO (B/9.1)

May be prepared / reviewed / approved / amended by a RSO on behalf of a flag Administration (A/9.2) …

But the RSO undertaking the approval / review / amendments of the SSP shall not be involved in the SSA, the initial SSP or the preparation of the amendments under review (A/9.2.1)

The Plan shall be written in the language or languages of the ship. If the language or languages used in not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these languages shall be included (A/9.4)

Submission of Ship Plan or amendments, for approval, shall be accompanied by the Ship Security Assessment on the basis of which the plan, or amendments, have been developed (A/9.3)

HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.5SSP Shall be developed taking into account the guidance given in part B of the Code (A/9.4)

How to obtain the ISSC….How to obtain the ISSC….


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The SSP should describe in a clear and concise

form HOW the security measures, taken by the

Company, will be carried out to protect the ship

and the crew (and pax) regardless of where the

ship is located.

Objective of the SSP:

HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.7

ACCESS TO THE SHIP

HANDLING OF CARGO

HANDLING OF UNACCOMPANIED

BAGGAGE

DELIVERY OF SHIP’S STORES

MONITORING THE SECURITY OF THE

SHIP

IDENTIFICATION OF RESTRICTED

AREAS

I. Definition & Purpose of the SSPPREVENTION of illegal acts against ship / crew / paxof illegal acts against ship / crew / pax

The Ship Security Plan addresses the The Ship Security Plan addresses the security measures that should be taken at each security level and

specifically the security measures coveringspecifically the security measures covering : : (B/9.8)(B/9.8)

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SSP






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• The content of the SSP is clearly established in the ISPS Code in :

– Part A, section 9.4 with additional information in– Part B, section 9

• SSP shall address, at least, all the points mentioned in the Code

• Imperative that the SSO and the CSO fully understand the nature of the Ship Security Plan

• The OOW should be familiar with the contents of the plan (in a generic fashion)

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SSP






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III. Confidentiality Issues

The SSP (like Security Records) is a CONFIDENTIAL document and shall be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure (A/9.7)

Basically, the SSP is not subject to inspection by Port State Control Authorities (A/9.8)

NEVERTHELESS, certain parts of the SSP may be shown to PSC Authorities in certain circumstances (A/9.8.1)

Certain parts are ALWAYS confidential unless authorized by the Contracting Government concerned. These parts are : section 9.4, subsections .2, .4, .5, .7, .15, .17 and .18 (A/9.8.1)

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Example of a SSP procedure over the “Protection from unauthorized access or disclosure (from a Japanese Model Plan) :


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Electronic format

The plan may be kept in an electronic format but shall be protected by procedures aimed at preventing its unauthorized deletion, destruction or amendment (A/9.6)


HZS ISPS 2006-2007 6.20

SSP






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SSP






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Mechanisms for insuring the continuing effectiveness and updating of the SSP

All SSPs should provide for regular review, or audit, of the SSP and for its amendments in response to experience or changing circumstances (B/9.2.6)

CSOs and SSOs should develop procedures to :- assess the continuing effectiveness of the SSP; and- prepare amendments of the plan (B/9.5.1,2)

SSP should established the procedures needed to assess the continuing effectiveness of security procedures and any security and surveillance equipment and systems, including procedures for identifying and responding to equipment or systems failure or malfunction (B/9/7/3)

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V. Maintenance and modification of the SSPThe procedures for insuring the continuing effectiveness and The procedures for insuring the continuing effectiveness and updating of the SSP includes :updating of the SSP includes :

Security inspectionSecurity inspection : SSO to ensure that appropriate security : SSO to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained measures are maintained (A/12.2.1).(A/12.2.1). For ships fitted with security For ships fitted with security or monitoring equipment, SSO to inspect them once every or monitoring equipment, SSO to inspect them once every month and record the results. Inspection methods according to month and record the results. Inspection methods according to maker’s instructions ;maker’s instructions ;

Periodic ReviewPeriodic Review : Master and SSO to review the SSP at least : Master and SSO to review the SSP at least once a year. Normally done when SMS is reviewed. Results to once a year. Normally done when SMS is reviewed. Results to report to CSO ; report to CSO ;

Internal auditInternal audit : CSO is responsible to conduct an internal audit : CSO is responsible to conduct an internal audit at least once a year. Normally done when SMS audit is at least once a year. Normally done when SMS audit is conducted. Personnel to conduct internal audit should not be conducted. Personnel to conduct internal audit should not be the crew of the ship. Copy of record of internal audit should be the crew of the ship. Copy of record of internal audit should be placed on board the ship.placed on board the ship.

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Procedures for implementing any corrective actions

Minor revisions : SSO is responsible for issuing (minor) revisions to the SSP, after the revisions have been approved by the Master and the CSO.

Significant changes : the submission of amendments to an approved SSP shall be accompanied by the security assessment on the basis of which the amendments have been developed (A/9.3). Significant changes to the approved SSP or to any security equipment shall not be implemented UNLESS approved by the flag Administration or a Recognized Security Organization approved by the flag Administration (A/9/5).

The approving RSO shall not be involved in the preparation of the amendments under review (A/9.2.1)

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hzs isps 2006-20076.1 isps 6. ship security plan

Documents

ssp slide

ship security plan slide

ship security assessment

initial ssp

security measures

submission of ship plan

hzs isps

ssp of illegal acts