Annex - Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPs) Relevant to the Company Security Officer
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Annex - Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies (KUPs) Relevant to the Company Security Officer

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Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence
Develop, maintain and supervise the implementation of a Ship Security Plan
  • Knowledge of international maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, Companies and designated persons
  • Knowledge of the purpose for and the elements that make up a ship security plan
  • Knowledge of procedures to be employed in developing, maintaining, and supervising the implementation of, and the submission for approval of a ship security plan
  • Knowledge of the procedures for the initial and subsequent verification of the ship’s compliance
  • Knowledge of maritime security levels and the consequential security measures and procedures aboard ship and in the port facility environment
  • Knowledge of the requirements and procedures involved with arranging for internal audits and review of security activities specified in a ship security plan
  • Knowledge of the requirements and procedures for acting upon reports by the SSO to the CSO concerning any deficiencies or non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, and security inspections
  • Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to modify the 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
  • Working knowledge of maritime security terms and definitions
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training or examination. Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS as amended.
Legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified.
Procedures achieve a state of readiness to respond to changes in maritime security levels.
Communications within the CSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.
Ensuring security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated
  • Knowledge of the various types of security equipment and systems and their limitations
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training or examination. Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
Procedures achieve a state of readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.
Communications within the CSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.
Assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability
  • Knowledge of risk assessment, assessment tools, and procedures for conducting security assessments
  • Knowledge of security assessment documentation including the Declaration of Security
  • Knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures
  • Knowledge enabling recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of persons posing potential security risks
  • 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 sensitive security related information and security related communications
  • Knowledge of methods for implementing and co-ordinating searches
  • Knowledge of the methods for physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training; or Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
assessment of evidence obtained from examination and practical demonstration of ability to: Procedures achieve a state of readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.

.1 conduct physical searches

.2 conduct non-intrusive inspections

Communications within the CSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.
   
Ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
  • Knowledge of the requirements and methods for designating and monitoring restricted areas
  • Knowledge of methods for 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 security aspects relating to the handling of cargo and ship’s stores with other shipboard personnel and relevant port facility security officers
  • Knowledge of methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access while on board of persons and their effects
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training or examination. Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
Procedures achieve a state of readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.
Communications within the CSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.
Encourage security awareness and vigilance
  • Knowledge of training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions and codes
  • Knowledge of the methods for enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board
  • Knowledge of the methods for assessing the effectiveness of drills and exercises
  • Knowledge of instructional techniques for security training and education
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training or examination. Procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS Convention.
Communications within the CSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.

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