A ship is required to act upon the security levels set by the port state or the flag state,
whichever is appropriate by carrying out the activities prescribed in the ISPS Code with
the aim of identifying and taking preventive measures against security incidents.
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Security level
Security level 1
The level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be
maintained at all times.
The following activities shall be carried out through appropriate measures, taking into
account the guidance given in part B of ISPS code, in order to identify and take
preventive measures against security incidents:
Ensuring the performance of all ship security duties.
Controlling access to the ship.
Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects.
Monitoring restricted areas to ensure that only authorized persons have access.
Monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship.
Supervising the handling of cargo and ship's stores.
Ensuring that security communication is readily available.
Security level 2
The level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be
maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.
Additional protective measures specified in the ship security plan shall be implemented
for each activity of security level 1, taking into account the guidance given in part B of
ISPS Code.
Security level 3
The level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for
a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent.
It may not be possible to identify the specific target.
Further specific protective measures, specified in the ship security plan, shall be
implemented for each activity of security level 1, taking into account the guidance given
in part B of this ISPS Code.
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b) Functional requirements
Regulation-3:
Definitions
A-Class division:
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Regulation-10:
International shore connection:
Required for ships 500GT and upwards.
At least one.
Specifications as per FSS code.
Can be used on either side of the ship.
Fire pumps:
Ships shall be provided with independently driven fire pimps.
Passenger ships:
4000GT and upwards: at least three.
Others: at least two.
Cargo ships:
1000Gt and upwards: At least two.
Others: At least two (one independent).
An emergency fire pump for cargo ships and passenger ships less than 1000GT, if fire in
any compartment cause all the pumps inoperative.
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Regulation-15:
The crews shall have necessary knowledge and skills to handle fire.
Crew members shall receive instructions regarding fire safety, duties.
Parties for fire fighting to be organized.
Crew members shall be trained regarding fire fighting.
Their performance to be evaluated.
Training manuals:
Training manuals to be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each
crew's cabin.
To be written in working language of the ship.
Will contain instructions easily understood and illustrated wherever possible.
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Regulation-19:
Carriage of dangerous goods
Additional requirement for construction and equipment for safe carriage of dangerous
goods regarding:
Water supplies.
Source of ignition.
Detection system.
Ventilation.
Bilge pumping.
Personnel protection.
Portable fire extinguishers.
Insulation of machinery space boundaries.
Water spray system.
Separation of ro-ro spaces.
Document of compliance
An appropriate document issued by the director on an authorized organization.
Evidence of compliance of construction and equipment with the requirements of this
regulation.
Shall be carried onboard.
Division of the ship into main vertical and horizontal zones by thermal and
structural boundaries.
Separation of accommodation spaces from the remainder of the ship by
thermal and structural boundaries.
Restricted use of combustible materials.
Detection of any fire in the zone of origin.
Containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin.
Protection of means of escape and access for fire fighting.
Ready availability of fire extinguishing appliances.
Minimization of possibility of ignition of flammable cargo vapor.
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