Exam Question
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the following security personnel, mentioned in the ISPS code.
(i) Company Security Officer (CSO) (8)
(ii) Ship Security officer (SSO) (4)
(iii) Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Feb 2023
Reference Answer
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code establishes a framework involving cooperation between Contracting Governments, government agencies, local administrations, and the shipping and port industries to detect/assess security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade.
### (i) Company Security Officer (CSO) (8 Marks)
The Company Security Officer (CSO) is the individual designated by the Company as responsible for ensuring that a Ship Security Assessment is carried out; that a Ship Security Plan is developed, submitted for approval, and thereafter implemented and maintained, and for liaison with Ship Security Officers and Port Facility Security Officers.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
### (i) Company Security Officer (CSO) (8 Marks)
The Company Security Officer (CSO) is the individual designated by the Company as responsible for ensuring that a Ship Security Assessment is carried out; that a Ship Security Plan is developed, submitted for approval, and thereafter implemented and maintained, and for liaison with Ship Security Officers and Port Facility Security Officers.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
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