696-Ship Security / 748
S
h
i
p
Securit
y
BOS-PRD-15.901101
The identification and communicating of the security levels by the contracting government helps establishing
good links between Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer and Port Facility Security Officer as
each security level can change, the implementation of pre-arranged and/or relevant security measures have
to be put in place.
Any change in the Security Level of the vessel or as advised by any port facility or other location
shall
be
made known as soon as practical and possible to all personnel onboard.
Actions
shall
be taken in accordance with the Ship Security Plan (SSP).
Any change in the Security Level of the vessel or as advised by any port facility or other location
shall
be
reported as an event.
All changes on Security level
shall
be reported to the
Co
m
pany
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
and included in the Bridge
Log Book.
4.
2
S
h
i
pboa
r
d
s
ecurit
y
In the event of a threat or actual occurrence of any acts of piracy, terrorism or civil unrest the Business-Units
and/or the Client Representative will inform the vessel
M
as
ter
at the earliest opportunity.
In every case, a record of any attempted or direct action by pirates/terrorists/others against any vessel
shall
be clearly recorded in the
Bridge Log Book
.
Company reporting for any security incident
shall
be completed using the applicable form or by the electronic
data management system.
4.
2
.1 Securit
y a
t
b
ert
h o
r
an
c
ho
r
x
A duty watch is to be assigned to monitor the gangway and any other access points to the vessel;
x
The watch
shall
also patrol the deck at regular intervals and maintain vigilance with regard to any
small boats or other craft approaching;
x
It is advisable to assign more than one person to this duty;
x
Sufficient personnel are to be assigned to the watch to ensure that the gangway is not left
unattended during routine patrols;
x
A sign reading “No unauthorised entry” in English language and the local language
shall
be posted
at the gangway;
x
No persons
shall
be allowed access to the vessel unless on official business;
x
Persons are to produce a valid identity and are to be logged onboard in a security register/gangway
log;
x
The register
shall
record the name, company, purpose of the visit and the time of entry and
departure from the vessel;
x
All persons entering the vessel are to be escorted to the bridge for introduction and safety induction;
x
Any persons unwilling or unable to produce a valid identity
shall
be refused access to the vessel;
x
Any attempts by persons in boarding any vessel without valid identity or under any suspicious
circumstances
shall
be reported to the
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
;
x
The
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
must inform the
M
as
ter
, who will inform the
S
h
i
p
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
(
SSO
)
the
Co
m
pany
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
(C
SO
) and the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) in
addition to any local security Authorities with responsibilities for the port facility;
x
Unauthorised personnel
shall
be barred from the accommodation and living quarters unless they
have legitimate business;
x
Persons authorised to enter the accommodation
shall
be accompanied;
x
The
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
shall
provide or delegate provision of safety inductions for persons
authorised to enter the accommodation;
x
No unaccompanied baggage, parcels, stores or other items are permitted onboard without official
notification and documentation;
x
The duty watch
shall
be instructed to notify an officer in case of any suspicious activity;
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Company Security Officer Approved by: BOS Company Security Officer. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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