Exam Question
With reference to the ISPS Code state the following:
(a) Duties of ship's security officer. (8)
(b) Shipping company's responsibilities. (6)
(c) Certificate issued as per the code and its validity. (6)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 May 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Duties of the Ship’s Security Officer (SSO)
The Ship Security Officer (SSO) is a person onboard, accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship. The duties and responsibilities of the SSO, as per the ISPS Code, are comprehensive and critical for maintaining the integrity of the Ship Security Plan (SSP). These include:
1. **Implementation and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP):** The primary duty is to ensure the ship-specific SSP is effectively implemented and continuously maintained. This involves translating the plan's requirements into practical, day-to-day onboard procedures.
2. **Regular Security Inspections:** Conducting periodic security inspections of the ship to ensure that security measures remain appropriate and effective, and to identify and rectify any deficiencies. These inspections are documented as per the SSP.
The Ship Security Officer (SSO) is a person onboard, accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship. The duties and responsibilities of the SSO, as per the ISPS Code, are comprehensive and critical for maintaining the integrity of the Ship Security Plan (SSP). These include:
1. **Implementation and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP):** The primary duty is to ensure the ship-specific SSP is effectively implemented and continuously maintained. This involves translating the plan's requirements into practical, day-to-day onboard procedures.
2. **Regular Security Inspections:** Conducting periodic security inspections of the ship to ensure that security measures remain appropriate and effective, and to identify and rectify any deficiencies. These inspections are documented as per the SSP.
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