Question 1

You are approaching a port that has declared ISPS Security Level 2. What does this mean and what additional measures apply to your vessel?

Accepted Answer

Heightened risk: implement the ship’s Level 2 measures, acknowledge the port’s instruction, restrict access, increase vigilance and complete a DoS where required.. ISPS Security Level 1 requires minimum appropriate protective security measures to be maintained at all times. Level 2 requires additional protective measures for a period of time because of heightened risk of a security incident. Level 3 requires further specific protective measures for a limited period when a security incident is probable or imminent. Before entering a port at Level 2, a ship subject to ISPS must acknowledge the security level instruction and confirm to the port facility security officer that it has initiated the appropriate measures and procedures in its approved ship security plan. These include enhanced access controls and vigilance. The ship must report difficulties in implementation and liaise with the port facility security officer. Equivalent security consciousness is not a substitute for implementing the required measures. A Declaration of Security is not automatically required at Level 2; its completion depends on applicable requirements and circumstances.

Question 2

Under the ISPS Code, Security Level 3 means:

Accepted Answer

A security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.. ISPS Part A/2.1.11: Level 3 (Exceptional) applies for the period of time when the risk of a security incident is probable or imminent.

Question 3

A Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) when activated transmits a covert alert to:

Accepted Answer

The competent authority ashore designated by the Administration, without transmitting the alert to other ships. SOLAS XI-2/6: SSAS shall transmit a ship-to-shore security alert to a competent authority designated by the Administration, not raise an alarm onboard or alert other ships.

ISPS, questions and explanations

You are approaching a port that has declared ISPS Security Level 2. What does this mean and what additional measures apply to your vessel?

Under the ISPS Code, Security Level 3 means:

A Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) when activated transmits a covert alert to:

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ISPS, questions and explanations

Questions

You are approaching a port that has declared ISPS Security Level 2. What does this mean and what additional measures apply to your vessel?

Under the ISPS Code, Security Level 3 means:

A Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) when activated transmits a covert alert to:

Practise this properly