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
📅 Mar 2025
Reference Answer
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities. It was developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. The code is implemented through Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention.
### (a) Duties of the Ship's Security Officer (SSO)
The Ship's Security Officer (SSO) is a person on board, accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) and for liaison with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). The duties are comprehensive and include:
1. **Implementation and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP):** The SSO is primarily responsible for the practical application and upkeep of the SSP on board, ensuring all measures are followed diligently.
### (a) Duties of the Ship's Security Officer (SSO)
The Ship's Security Officer (SSO) is a person on board, accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) and for liaison with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). The duties are comprehensive and include:
1. **Implementation and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan (SSP):** The SSO is primarily responsible for the practical application and upkeep of the SSP on board, ensuring all measures are followed diligently.
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