Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Aug 2025

Exam Question

(a) With respect ISPS code, define the levels of security and explain what action needs to be taken in each case. (8)

(b) What is SSP and state it's purpose? Name the essential points that the **SSP** must address (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) ISPS Security Levels and Required Actions
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code establishes a framework for cooperation and defines three security levels to ensure that appropriate protective measures can be implemented in response to varying threat levels.
**1. Security Level 1 (SL1) - Normal**
* **Definition:** This is the default level at which ships and port facilities normally operate. It ensures that minimum appropriate protective security measures are maintained at all times.

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