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Table A-VI/6-1 Specification of minimum standard of competence in security awareness

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness Basic working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery

Basic knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, companies and persons

Basic knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities

Basic knowledge of security reporting procedures

Basic knowledge of security-related contingency plans 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified
Recognition of security threats Basic knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures

Basic knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery

Basic knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause

Basic knowledge in handling security-related information and security-related communications 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Maritime security threats are correctly identified
Understanding of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance Basic knowledge of training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars, including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified

Table A-VI/6-2 Specifications of minimum standard of competence for seafarers with designated security duties

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
Maintain the conditions set out in a ship security plan Working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery

Knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, companies and persons, including working knowledge of elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery

Knowledge of maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in the port facilities

Knowledge of security reporting procedures

Knowledge of procedures and requirements for drills and exercises under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars, including working knowledge of those that may relate to piracy and armed robbery

Knowledge of the procedures for conducting inspections and surveys and for the control and monitoring of security activities specified in a ship security plan

Knowledge of security-related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or breaches of security, including provisions for maintaining critical operations of the ship/port interface, and including also working knowledge of those that may relate to piracy and armed robbery 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS, 1974, as amended

Legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified

Communications within the area of responsibility are clear and understood
Recognition of security risks and threats Knowledge of security documentation, including the Declaration of Security

Knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures, including those used by pirates and armed robbers

Knowledge enabling recognition of potential security threats

Knowledge enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause

Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques, where appropriate

Knowledge in handling security-related information and security-related communications

Knowledge of the methods for physical searches and non-intrusive inspections 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS, 1974, as amended
Undertake regular security inspections of the ship Knowledge of the techniques for monitoring restricted areas

Knowledge of controlling access to the ship and to restricted areas on board ship

Knowledge of methods for effective monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship

Knowledge of inspection methods relating to the cargo and ship’s stores

Knowledge of methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access while on board of persons and their effects 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS Convention, as amended
Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any General knowledge of various types of security equipment and systems, including those that could be used in case of attacks by pirates and armed robbers, including their limitations

Knowledge of the need for testing, calibrating, and maintaining security systems and equipment, particularly whilst at sea 		Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course Equipment and systems operations are carried out in accordance with established equipment operating instructions and taking into account the limitations of the equipment and systems

Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS, 1974, as amended
Parent topic: Section A-VI/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
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