INTERTANKO ISTEC #23 Meeting Rome September 2003

MARITIME SECURITY A. ISPS Code – Certification/Verification Scheme A. ISPS Code – Certification/Verification Scheme B. FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions B. FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

ISPS CODE Certification / Verification Scheme Additional Verification as determined by the Administration Changes in Company’s Security System Equipment inclusive, should always be approved by the FSA ½ years Extension + 3 months - 3 months Initial Verification Intermediate Certification Anniversary Date

ISPS C – Extension Scheme  The ISPS C may be extended for a period but no longer than three (3) months, if a ship, at the time when a ISPS C expires, is not in a port in which is to be verified.  A period of grace (extension) of up to one month may also be granted to a ship engaged on short voyages.

Interim ISPS C Certification Scheme It is issued for the purposes of:  Ship without ISPS C, on delivery or prior to its entry or re-entry into service.  Change of Flag (Contracting Government)  Change of Flag (Not Contracting Government)  Change of Management  Validity: Six (6) months  Extension: May NOT be extended

Interim ISPS C Verification - Provisions 1. The Security Assessment has been completed. 2. The Security Plan is available on board and has been submitted for approval. 3. Availability of ship Security Alert System.

Interim ISPS C Verification – Provisions cont. 4.The CSO has ensured:  Review of the SSP  SSP submission for approval  SSP implementation of the ship  Necessary arrangements such as, drills, exercises, internal audits, within SIX MONTHS. 5.The shipboard personnel with specific duties is familiar with the SSP 6.The SSO meets the ISPS Code requirements (Training)

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions What changes can be made to an SSP without submitting for new approval? What changes can be made to an SSP without submitting for new approval? –ISPS Code A 9.5 The FSA shall determine such changes –ISPS Code A No changes to the system and equipment or the approved SSP without the sanction of the FSA Class Societies recommend the following changes without submitting the plan for approval –Contact Information of ports –Contact Information of Authorities –Minor changes to organization structure due to non-security related items –Minor changes in ship data and arrangement due to non-security issues –Increase of Security measures such as drills, audits, etc.

Restricted Areas. Do they Need to be kept locked at all times? Restricted Areas. Do they Need to be kept locked at all times? –The code states that the aim of restricted areas is to prevent unauthorized access to security sensitive areas, and to protect personnel and cargo. It is up to the company/vessel how these areas are protected based on the SSA results. Qualification/competent requirements necessary for a person to carry out SSAs Qualification/competent requirements necessary for a person to carry out SSAs –No clear answers Specific Training courses required to be attended by SSO and shipboard personnel involved in Security Issues Specific Training courses required to be attended by SSO and shipboard personnel involved in Security Issues –No clear indication

Security Alert System, can the SSP be approved and ISSC issued if this is not in place? Security Alert System, can the SSP be approved and ISSC issued if this is not in place? –Yes –The Security Alert System must be in place before the first radio survey after 1 July 2004 for pax, tankers and bulk carriers and 1 July 2006 for other cargo ships. We expect that IMO will issue further guidance Authorization. Can XXX Class approve SSPs and issue ISPSC even if XXX class is not authorized by the FSA (yet)? Authorization. Can XXX Class approve SSPs and issue ISPSC even if XXX class is not authorized by the FSA (yet)? –Yes on a case to case basis at this stage. –If the class XXX is not authorized yet, a Certificate of Compliance is issued which shall be replaced later by the formal certificate.

CSO(s): The DPA ? The SMS Coordinator or Operator(s)?  Proposals CSO(s): The DPA ? The SMS Coordinator or Operator(s)?  Proposals SSO(s): The Master cannot be the SSO as the SSO means a person onboard the vessel, accountable to the Master SSO(s): The Master cannot be the SSO as the SSO means a person onboard the vessel, accountable to the Master SSO(s): The Chief Officer, the 2 nd Mate or the Chief Engineer?  Proposals SSO(s): The Chief Officer, the 2 nd Mate or the Chief Engineer?  Proposals