ISPS Audit Check List

Job NO.:
Ship Name: IMO No.: Class No.:
Place of Audit: Date of Audit: Type of Audit:
LeaderAuditor: Auditors:
Company:
Code Check item Y/N Remark
General
Verify the effectiveness of the ship certificate and the compliance of the ship's manning.
Are the ship master, SSO and ship officer familiar with the company's security policy, objective and measures to achieve
security objective? (Refer to the SSP for further details)
Verify whether the information reflecting ship operation in the SSP (such as port of call, routes, ship's personnel
composition, cargo, etc.) is consistent with actual conditions.)(If not, further verify whether the SSP & SSA periodic
review reports have reviewed this item and given related conclusions)
Verify whether the ship data given in the SSP, such as ship types, ship parameters, restricted areas, means of access, etc.,
are correct and accurately reflect the ship's concrete information.
Has AIS been installed on the ship? Are there any corresponding survey reports?
Has IMO notation been installed on the ship? Are there any corresponding survey reports?
Is the CSR issued by the Administration kept on board?
Responsibilities and Obligations of the Company
The company shall ensure that the master has available on board, at all times, information provided for officers duly
SOLAS XI-2 / 5 authorized by a Contracting Government can, and it should be verified during on-scene audit whether the master has
B / 6.1 available on board the following latest information:(Note: If unrelated with reality, the information provided before is
not obliged to be kept on board; an English translation of the information should be included at least)
SOLAS XI-2 /
Parties responsible for appointing shipboard personnel, such as ship management companies, manning agents,
5.1
contractors, concessionaries (for example, retail sales outlets, casinos, etc.)
B / 6.1.1
SOLAS XI-2 / parties responsible for deciding the employment of the ship including, time or bareboat charterer(s) or any other entity
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 5.2
acting in such capacity
B / 6.1.2
SOLAS XI-2 /
in cases when the ship is employed under the terms of a charter party, the contact details of those parties including time
5.3
or voyage charterers
B / 6.1.3
ISPS A / 11.1 Has the Company designated the CSO for the ship? Are the CSO's responsibilities clear?
ISPS A / 11.1 Does the shipmaster and SSO know the 24-hour contact details of CSO?
ISPS A / 11.2 Has CSO carried out his duties and responsibilities?
ISPS A / 6.1 Has the Company ensured that the ship security plan contains a clear statement emphasizing the master's authority?
Has the Company established in the ship security plan that the master has the overriding authority and responsibility to
ISPS A / 6.1 make decisions with respect to the security of the ship and to request the assistance of the Company or of any
Contracting Government as may be necessary?
Has the Company ensured that the company security officer, the master and the ship security officer are given the
ISPS A / 6.2
necessary support to fulfil their duties and responsibilities in accordance with chapter XI-2 and this part of the Code?
SHIP SECURITY ASSESSMENT
Prior to the audit, auditors, when deem necessary, can require the company to provide the SSA report for checking and
ISPS A / 8
verification.
SHIP SECURITY PLAN
Does the ship carry on board a ship security plan approved by the Flag Administration or a recognized security
ISPS A / 9.1 organization? (Such a plan shall be written in the working language or languages of the ship. If the language or
languages used is not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these languages shall be included.
ISPS A / 9.4.1-
Does the SSP include the provisions of sections 9.4.1-9.4.18 in Part A of ISPS Code?
9.4.18*
ISPS B / 8.1-
Does the SSP cover the provisions of sections 8.1-13.8 in Part B of ISPS Code?
13.8*
ISPS A / 9.3
A / 9.4.11 Have the amendments to a security plan been assessed? Has any change been approved and in compliance with related
A / 9.5 procedures?
A / 19.1.4
SHIP SECURITY OFFICER
ISPS A / 9.4.13
Has the SSO been designated for the ship?
A / 12.1
ISPS A / 13.2 Does the SSO have knowledge and have they received training?

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 B / 13.1-13.2 (Pay attention to the special requirements by the Administration)
Is the SSO familiar with his duties and responsibilities? The performance of the SSO's duties and responsibilities can be
ISPS A / 12.2
verified by taking into account the implementation of the security activities on board.
Training on Ship Security
ISPS A / 9.4.9
Is the SSO familiar with the requirements for ship security training established in the SSP?
A / 13.3
ISPS A / 9.4.9 Do security trainings conducted on board comply with the provisions described in the SSP?
Does shipboard personnel having specific security duties and responsibilities understand their responsibilities for ship
security as described in the ship security plan, and have sufficient knowledge and ability to perform their assigned
ISPS B / 13.3
duties? Content of training shall include:(Examine relevant training evidence and check shipboard personnel's
familiarity with the following items by sampling: )
From 1 July 2015 seafarers on board ships should hold certification in security awareness training or training on
ISPS B13.3，13.4 designated security duties, required by regulation VI/6 of STCW Convention and section A-VI/6, paragraphs 4 and 6 of
STCW Code
ISPS B / 13.3.1 knowledge of current security threats and patterns
ISPS B / 13.3.2 recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices
ISPS B / 13.3.3 recognition of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
ISPS B / 13.3.4 techniques used to circumvent security measures
ISPS B / 13.3.5 crowd management and control techniques
ISPS B / 13.3.6 security related communications
ISPS B / 13.3.7 knowledge of the emergency procedures and contingency plans
ISPS B / 13.3.8 operations of security equipment and systems
ISPS B / 13.3.9 testing, calibration and whilst at sea maintenance of security equipment and systems
ISPS B / 13.3.10 inspection, control, and monitoring techniques
ISPS B / 13.3.11 methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship's stores
Does All other shipboard personnel have sufficient knowledge of the following items and is familiar with relevant
ISPS B / 13.4 provisions of the SSP?(Examine relevant training evidence and check shipboard personnel's familiarity with the
following items by sampling:)

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ISPS B / 13.4.1 the meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels
ISPS B / 13.4.2 knowledge of the emergency procedures and contingency plans
ISPS B / 13.4.3 recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices
recognition, on a non discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to
ISPS B / 13.4.4
threaten security
ISPS B / 13.4.5 techniques used to circumvent security measures
Security Drills and Exercises
ISPS A / 9.4.9* Is the SSO familiar with provisions about security drills and exercises described in the SSP?
Has the company security officer ensured the effective coordination and implementation of ship security plans by
ISPS A / 13.5
participating in exercises at appropriate intervals?
Have the security drills been conducted at least once every three months in accordance with the provisions about
security drills described in the SSP? (Check ship security drills records, and verify whether the security drills have been
ISPS B / 13.5
conducted according to the provisions. Security drills should be carried out at least once prior to the initial compliance
B / 13.6
verification and the deficiencies found should be corrected. During the audit, auditors can require that a security drill be
conducted on board to verify its effectiveness.)
In cases where more than 25 percent of the ship's personnel has been changed, at any one time, with personnel that has
ISPS B / 13.6* not previously participated in any drill on that ship, within the last 3 months, has the drill been conducted within one
week of the change?
ISPS B / 13.6* Have the drills tested individual elements of the plan such as those security threats listed in paragraph 8.9?
Have the exercises which include participation of company security officers, port facility security officers, relevant
ISPS B / 13.7 authorities of Contracting Governments as well as ship security officers, been carried out at least once each calendar
year with no more than 18 months between the exercises?
ISPS B / 13.7* Have the exercises tested communications, coordination, resource availability, and response?
Has the company's participation in an exercise with another Contracting Government been recognised by the
ISPS B / 13.8*
Administration?
Internal Audits and Reviews of Security Activities
Check records of security activity internal audits, and verify whether the ship has received the internal audits and
ISPS A / 9.4.8
reviews of ship security activities from the company at the intervals prescribed by the SSP, and whether the content of
B / 9.2.6
internal audits and reviews complies with the requirements prescribed by the SSP? (According to IACS PR 24, the
B / 9.53
company should conduct internal audits and reviews of ship security activities at least once every 12 months)
Personnel conducting internal audits and reviews of the security activities specified in the plan or evaluating its
ISPS A / 9.4.1
implementation shall be independent of the activities being audited unless this is impracticable due to the size and the

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 nature of the Company or of the ship.
Periodic Reviews of Security Plan and Security Assessment
ISPS A / 9.4.11 Verify whether the ship has conducted periodic reviews of the SSA and SSP at the intervals prescribed by the SSP.
ISPS A / 9.4.11 Do the periodic reviews of the SSA and SSP comply with the specific requirements prescribed by the approved SSP?
Security Communications and Security Incidents Reporting
ISPS B / 9.2.3 Verify whether the communication systems installed on board comply with the requirements of the SSP.
Are the shipboard personnel familiar with the procedures of security communications? Have the procedures and
safeguards established in the SSP to ensure that the security communication is readily available been observed?
ISPS A / 7.2.7
(Note: Security communication within the ship and between the ship and external parties, including the company, port,
B / 9.7.2
other ships and related governmental authorities, should be effectively maintained and protected in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the SSP)
Verify whether security incidents have been reported to the appropriate Contracting Governments in accordance with
ISPS B / 9.2.7 specific requirements prescribed by the SSP.(The latest information about Contracting Governments contact points
published by IMO should be available on board.)
Verify whether the procedures prescribed by the SSP to ensure the timely submission, and assessment, of reports
ISPS B / 9.7.6
relating to possible breaches of security or security concerns have been observed.
Interfacing with Port Facility Security Activities
Verify whether procedures for interfacing with port facility security activities established in the SSP have been
ISPS A / 9.4.10
implemented effectively.(Attention should be paid to the ship's repairing conditions in the shipyard during the audit.)
DECLARATION OF SECURITY
ISPS A /
Are the master and SSO familiar with the conditions and requirements for issuing DoS? Do they respond to DoS
5.2,5.3,5.4
according to the procedural requirements?
B / 5.4.1,9.52
ISPS A / 5.7 Have DoSs been kept onboard the ship within the period specified by the Administration?
Is the agreed DoS completed in English, French or Spanish or in a language common to both the port facility and the
ISPS B / 5.5
ship or the ships?
Security Equipments
Carry out functional checking or test of security equipment listed in the SSP according to the SSP procedures or
ISPS A / 19.1.1 equipment manuals, so as to verify whether they are in normal operational condition and satisfy the requirements of
ship's practical service.
ISPS A / 9.4.15 Check relevant records to verify whether inspection, testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment
A / 9.4.16 provided on board have been carried out according to the specific requirements of the SSP.
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 B / 9.7.3
B / 9.7.5
Ship Security Alert System
Has ship security alert system been installed on board? Are there any corresponding survey reports?(Ship security alert
SOLASXI-2 / 6 system shall be installed on board within the period specified by the Convention, and if not installed, the master and
SSO should be familiar with the installation requirements for the system.)
Check related records and identify whether the ship security alert system complies with relevant requirements prescribed
by the Convention and is in normal operation. (Regulation 6 of SOLAS XI-2 prescribes requirements for ship security
ISPS A / 9.4.17 alert system, including requirements for installation location of alert activation points, performance standards,
operations, etc. During the audit, verification of these requirements can be conducted by combining with checking or
functional testing, and it is required that related ship's personnel should be familiar with these requirements.)
Verify whether related operations are performed in accordance with procedures, instructions and guidance on the use of
ISPS A / 9.4.18
the ship security alert system.
Security Plan and Records and Management of Sensitive Security Information
ISPS A / 9.7 Are the master and SSO familiar with management requirements of the security plan and records as well as the
A / 9.8 implementation? (Attention should be paid to the different requirements of confidentiality for the plan and records.
A / 10.4 Records should be available to duly authorized officers of Contracting Governments to verify that the provisions of ship
B / 10.1 security plans are being implemented.)
In the case that the plan and records are to be kept in an electronic format, are they to be protected by procedures aimed
ISPS A / 9.6
at preventing its unauthorised deletion, destruction or amendment?
Are the records of the following activities addressed in the ship security plan being kept on board for at least the
minimum period specified by the Administration? (The period of keeping records should be in accordance with the
ISPS A / 10.1
prescriptions of Flag Administrations. According to IACS PR 24, the records of ship security external audits should be
kept in the company and on board for at least five years.)
ISPS A / 10.1.1 Training, Drills and Exercises
ISPS A / 10.1.2 security threats and security incidents
ISPS A / 10.1.3 breaches of security
ISPS A / 10.1.4 changes in security level
communications relating to the direct security of the ship, such as specific threats to the ship or to port facilities the ship
ISPS A / 10.1.5
is, or has been
ISPS A / 10.1.6 internal audits and reviews of security activities
ISPS A / 10.1.7 periodic review of the ship security assessment

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ISPS A / 10.1.8 periodic review of the ship security plan
ISPS A / 10.1.9 implementation of any amendments to the plan
ISPS A / 10.1.10 maintenance, calibration and testing of security equipment, including testing of the ship security alert system
Are the records being kept in the working language or languages of the ship? If the language or languages used are not
ISPS A / 10.2
English, French or Spanish, has a translation into one of these languages been included?
Responding to Security Levels and Reporting of Security Information
SOLAS XI-2 /
Does the ship comply with the requirements for the security level set by a Contracting Government to respond quickly to
4.3
any change to a higher security level? (The master and SSO should be familiar with the specific requirements for
XI-2 / 4.4
responding to different security levels.)
XI-2 / 4.5
SOLAS XI-2 / The ships should provide the following information to officers duly authorized by the Contracting Government prior to
9.2.1 entry into port:
that the ship possessed a valid Certificate and the name of its issuing authority;
the security level at which the ship is currently operating;
any special or additional security measures that were taken by the ship within the timeframe of previous 10 ports where
it has conducted a ship/port interface;
that the appropriate ship security procedures were maintained during any ship-to-ship activity within the timeframe of
previous 10 ports where the ship calls; or
Other practical security related information.
When security level 2 or 3 is set by the Administration, has the ship acknowledged receipt of the instructions on change
ISPS A / 7.5
of the security level?
At security level 3, has the ship reported any difficulties in implementation, besides confirming the implementation of
ISPS A / 7.6
the appropriate measures and procedures?
If the ship is required by the Administration to set, or is already at, a higher security level than that set for the port it
ISPS A / 7.7 intends to enter or in which it is already located, has the ship advised the competent authority of the Contracting
Government within whose territory the port facility is located and the port facility security officer of the situation?
Responding to any security instructions Contracting Governments may give at security level 3
Are the master and the SSO familiar with the requirements for responding to any security instructions Contracting
ISPS A / 9.4.5
Governments may give at security level 3?
Does the response to any security instructions Contracting Governments may give at security level 3 comply with the
ISPS A / 9.4.5
provisions of the SSP (if any)?
Differing Security Levels

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 Is the SSO familiar with the details of the procedures and security measures the ship could adopt if the ship is at a higher
ISPS B / 9.50
security level than that applying to a port facility?
When the ship is at a higher security level than that applying to a port facility, have the procedures and security
ISPS B / 9.50
measures established in the SSP, if any, been effectively observed?
Responding to Security Threats
Are the master and the SSO familiar with the requirements of procedures for responding to security threats or breaches
ISPS A / 9.4.4 of security, including provisions for maintaining critical operations of the ship or ship/port interface, as well as
A / 9.4.6 evacuation when deem necessary? (Verification by checking the implementation of various security emergency drills on
board.)
Activities not covered by ISPS Code
Is the SSO familiar with the specific requirements for the procedures and security measures that should be applied to
ISPS B / 9.51 activities not covered by ISPS Code described in the SSP? (Activities not covered by the Code refer to the ship's
interfacing with other ships or facilities including platforms which do not comply with ISPS Code.)
If these activities have happened, check whether the ship has complied with the specific requirements prescribed by the
ISPS B / 9.51
SSP.(The occurrence of these activities can be referred to navigation log.)
Ship Security Measures
ISPS A / 7.1 A ship is required to act upon the security levels set by Contracting Governments as set out below:
Access to the Ship
General Requirements:
ISPS A / 7.2.2 Has the ship taken measures to control access to the ship in accordance with the requirements of the SSP procedures?
ISPS A / 9.4.3 Are the measures taken to prevent unauthorized access to the ship in place and effective?
ISPS B / 9.9 Do the type of restriction or prohibition applied to all means of access (including potential access) and the means of
B / 9.10 enforcing them comply with the provisions of the SSP?
ISPS B / 9.11
Are the ship's personnel responsible for controlling access to the ship familiar with the specific SSP requirements for
B / 9.12
these activities?
B / 9.13
Security Level 1
ISPS B / 9.14 According to the SSP procedures, verify whether the following security measures are in place and effective:
checking the identity of all persons seeking to board the ship and confirming their reasons for doing so by checking, for
ISPS B / 9.14.1
example, joining instructions, passenger tickets, boarding passes, work orders etc
in liaison with the port facility the ship should ensure that designated secure areas are established in which inspections
ISPS B / 9.14.2
and searching of people, baggage (including carry on items), personal effects, vehicles and their contents can take place
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 in liaison with the port facility the ship should ensure that vehicles destined to be loaded on board car carriers, ro-ro and
ISPS B / 9.14.3
other passenger ships are subjected to search prior to loading, in accordance with the frequency required in the SSP
ISPS B / 9.14.4 segregating checked persons and their personal effects from unchecked persons and their personal effects
ISPS B / 9.14.5 segregating embarking from disembarking passengers
ISPS B / 9.14.6 identification of access points that should be secured or attended to prevent unauthorized access
securing, by locking or other means, access to unattended spaces adjoining areas to which passengers and visitors have
ISPS B / 9.14.7
access
providing security briefings to all ship personnel on possible threats, the procedures for reporting suspicious persons,
ISPS B / 9.14.8
objects or activities and the need for vigilance
Ship's personnel who are in charge of guarding and controlling access to the ship should be familiar with the procedures
ISPS B / 9.15
and methods of searching persons and baggage, including requirements for searching frequency.
Security Level 2
According to the provisions of the SSP, verify whether the ship, at security level 2, has taken the security measures
ISPS B / 9.16 established by the SSP to be applied to protect against a heightened risk of security incident to ensure higher vigilance
and tighter control?
Security Level 3
Verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the instructions issued by those responding to the security
incident or threat thereof in accordance with the procedures established by the SSP, and whether the ship has taken the
ISPS B / 9.17
security measures, which are prescribed by the SSP and could be taken by the ship, in close cooperation with the port
facility.
Restricted Areas
General Requirements:
ISPS A / 9.4.2 Are the ship's personnel responsible for the security of restricted areas familiar with the requirements for controlling
B / 9.18 restricted areas within the scope of their duties and responsibilities?
ISPS A / 9.4.2 Conduct on-scene check on whether the identified restricted areas comply with the SSP requirements, and whether the
B / 9.18 security measures to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas are in place.
ISPS B / 9.19 Check whether the policies and practices established in the SSP to control access to restricted areas have been observed.
ISPS B / 9.20 All restricted areas should be clearly marked indicating that access to the area is restricted and that unauthorized
B / 9.21 presence within the area constitutes a breach of security.
Security Level 1:
Verify whether the following security measures taken on the ship are in place and effective according to the procedures
ISPS B / 9.22
established in the SSP:

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ISPS B / 9.22.1 locking or securing access points
ISPS B / 9.22.2 using surveillance equipment to monitor the areas
ISPS B / 9.22.3 using guards or patrols
ISPS B / 9.22.4 using automatic intrusion detection devices to alert the ship's personnel of unauthorized access
Security Level 2:
According to related SSP procedures, at security level 2, the frequency and intensity of the monitoring of, and control of
ISPS B / 9.23 access to restricted areas should be increased to ensure that only authorized persons have access. Verify whether the
additional measures established in the SSP have been implemented.
Security Level 3:
Verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the instructions issued by those responding to the security
incident or threat thereof in accordance with the procedures established by the SSP, and whether the ship has taken the
ISPS B / 9.24
security measures, which are prescribed by the SSP and could be taken by the ship, in close cooperation with the port
facility.
Handling of Cargo
General Requirements
Are the persons responsible for supervising the handling of cargo familiar with their duties and responsibilities as well
ISPS A / 7.2.6
as requirements for controlling cargo handling established in the SSP?
Verify whether the measures to prevent tampering and cargo that is not meant for carriage from being stored on board
ISPS B / 9.25
are in place.
ISPS B / 9.26 Verify whether inventory control procedures at access points to the ship established in the SSP have been complied with.
Check whether the measures established in the SSP to identify cargo, once on board, as having been approved for
ISPS B / 9.26
loading onto the ship and prevent cargo from being tampered with, are in place.
Have the SSP procedures to establish, maintain, and update an inventory of any dangerous goods or hazardous
ISPS B / 9.7.7
substances carried on board been effectively observed?
Security Level 1:
According to the procedures established by the SSP, verify whether the following security measures are in place and
ISPS B / 9.27
effective:
ISPS B / 9.27.1 routine checking of cargo, cargo transport units and cargo spaces prior to, and during, cargo handling operations;
ISPS B / 9.27.2 checks to ensure that cargo being loaded matches the cargo documentation;
ISPS B / 9.27.3 ensuring, in liaison with the port facility, that vehicles to be loaded on board car-carriers, ro-ro and passenger ships are

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 subjected to search prior to loading, in accordance with the frequency required in the SSP;
ISPS B / 9.27.4
checking of seals or other methods used to prevent tampering;
B / 9.28
When there are regular, or repeated, cargo movement, the CSO or SSO may, in consultation with the port facility, agree
ISPS B / 9.29 arrangements with shippers or others responsible for such cargo covering off-site checking, sealing, scheduling,
supporting documentation, etc. Such arrangements should be communicated to and agreed with the PFSO concerned.
Security Level 2:
According to the procedures established by the SSP, verify whether the additional security measures applied at security
ISPS B / 9.30
level 2 are in place and effective.
Security Level 3:
Verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the instructions issued by those responding to the security
incident or threat thereof in accordance with the procedures established by the SSP, and whether the ship has taken the
ISPS B / 9.32
security measures, which are prescribed by the SSP and could be taken by the ship, in close cooperation with the port
facility.
Delivery of Ship's Stores
General Requirements
Are the persons responsible for supervising the delivery of ship's stores familiar with their duties and responsibilities and
ISPS A / 7.2.6
requirements for controlling the delivery of ship's stores prescribed in the SSP
According to the specific requirements of the SSP, verify whether the measures to ensure the delivery of ship's stores are
in place and effective.

ISPS B / 9.33 The security measures relating to the delivery of ship's stores should:
B / 9.34 ensure checking of ship's stores and package integrity;
prevent ship's stores from being accepted without inspection;
prevent tampering;
prevent ship's stores from being accepted unless ordered.
Security Level 1:
According to the procedures established by the SSP, verify whether the following security measures are in place and
ISPS B / 9.35
effective:
ISPS B / 9.35.1 checking to ensure stores match the order prior to being loaded on board
ISPS B / 9.35.2 ensuring immediate secure stowage of ship's stores
Security Level 2:

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 Verify whether the ship has, at security level 2, taken the appropriate additional measures in accordance with the
ISPS B / 9.36 procedures established by the SSP, including exercising checks prior to receiving stores on board and intensifying
inspections?
Security Level 3:
Verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the instructions issued by those responding to the security
incident or threat thereof in accordance with the procedures established by the SSP, and whether the ship has taken the
ISPS B / 9.37
security measures, which are prescribed by the SSP and could be taken by the ship, in close cooperation with the port
facility.
Unaccompanied Baggage
General Requirements
Verify whether the security measures established in the SSP to be applied to the appropriate screening, including
searching of unaccompanied baggage before it is accepted on board the ship, and the security measures after screening
ISPS B / 9.38
are in place and effective.(If both the ship and the port facility are suitably equipped, the responsibility for screening
should rest with the port facility.)
Verify whether the ship's personnel controlling unaccompanied baggage are familiar with and capable of implementing
ISPS A / 7.2.3
their duties and responsibilities.
Security Level 1:
Verify whether unaccompanied baggage has been screened or searched according to the frequency prescribed by the
ISPS B / 9.39
SSP.
Security Level 2:
Verify whether the ship, at security level 2, has taken the appropriate additional measures in accordance with the
ISPS B / 9.40
provisions of the SSP, including 100 percent x-ray screening of all unaccompanied baggage?
Security Level 3:
According to the procedures established by the SSP, verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the
ISPS B / 9.41 instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof, and whether the ship, in close
cooperation with the port facility, has taken the security measures which could be taken by the ship.
Monitoring the Security of the Ship
General Requirements
Verify whether the procedures and equipment used to monitor the security of the ship are in place and effective, and
ISPS B / 9.42 whether monitoring equipment is able to perform continually by consideration of the possible effects of weather
B / 9.44 conditions or of power disruptions. (Monitoring of the security of the ship includes use of light, patrols, automatic
intrusion detection devices and other monitoring equipment.)

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ISPS B / 9.42 Verify whether the arrangements and operations of lighting comply with the provisions established by the SSP?
ISPS B / 9.42 Verify whether the watch keepers/patrols comply with the provisions established by the SSP?
Verify whether the installation and operation of automatic intrusion detection devices comply with the provisions
ISPS B / 9.43 established by the SSP, and when using the system, whether there are any persons monitoring the activation of an
audible and/or visual alarm within monitored areas.
Security Level 1:
Verify whether the ship has taken the security measures which include lighting, watch keepers, security guards or use of
ISPS B / 9.45 security and surveillance equipment to ensure the ship's security personnel to observe the ship in general, and barriers
and restricted areas in particular?
ISPS B / 9.46 Verify whether the following has been considered when establishing the appropriate level and location of lighting?
ISPS B / 9.46.1 the ship's personnel should be able to detect activities beyond the ship, on both the shore side and the waterside;
ISPS B / 9.46.2 coverage should include the area on and around the ship;
ISPS B / 9.46.3 coverage should facilitate personnel identification at access points
ISPS B / 9.46.4 lighting areas may be provided through coordination with the port facility
Security Level 2:
Are the additional security measures applied to enhance the monitoring and surveillance capabilities in place and
ISPS B / 9.47
effective?
Security Level 3:
Verify whether the ship, at security level 3, complies with the instructions issued by those responding to the security
incident or threat thereof in accordance with the procedures established by the SSP, and whether the ship has taken the
ISPS B / 9.49
security measures, which are prescribed by the SSP and could be taken by the ship, in close cooperation with the port
facility.

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