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Competence
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Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
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Methods for demonstrating competence
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Criteria for evaluating competence
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Develop, maintain and
supervise the implementation of a Ship Security Plan
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- 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
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Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS as
amended.
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Legislative requirements relating to
security are correctly identified.
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Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in maritime security levels.
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Communications within the CSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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Ensuring security
equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated
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- Knowledge of the various types of security equipment and
systems and their limitations
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Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS
Convention.
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Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.
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Communications within the CSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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Assess security risk,
threat, and vulnerability
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- 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
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training; or
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS
Convention.
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assessment of evidence obtained from
examination and practical demonstration of ability to:
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Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.
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.1 conduct physical searches
.2 conduct non-intrusive inspections
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Communications within the CSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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Ensure appropriate
security measures are implemented and maintained
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- 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
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Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS
Convention.
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Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in the maritime security levels.
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Communications within the CSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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Encourage security
awareness and vigilance
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- 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
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Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and SOLAS
Convention.
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Communications within the CSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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