Renewal vessel ISPS audit

DURING THE AUDIT SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:

• There is an approved SSP and all security measures are implemented for the applicable security level
• Master, SSO and crew members aware of all security levels and applicable procedures at each level
• SSO and other personnel with security duties are trained and certified in accordance with STCW
• Access to ship is controlled and crew familiar with the access control measures at each security level
• Restricted areas have been identified and crew aware of access control measures
• All security equipment is in working condition
• Stores, spares, provisions are searched in accordance with the SSP
• Shipboard security training and drills are periodically carried out in accordance with SSP
• Security incidents and breaches of security are documented and timely corrective actions taken
• Handling of declaration of security – DoS – (how, when etc.)
• Security records maintained on board:
  • Training, drills and exercises, Security threats and security incident reports
  • Changes in security level
  • Communications relating to the direct security of the ship such as specific threat
  • Declaration of Security (DOS) for last 10 port calls
  • Internal audit report(s), Periodic reviews of SSP/SSA
  • Maintenance, calibration and testing of security equipment

 

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FLAG ADMINISTRATIONS’ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

During the audit, the attending Security Auditor should verify that the following specific Flag requirements are implemented, as applicable to the vessel’s Flag Administration.

If the Flag Administration is not listed, it means that there are not specific related requirements.