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Best Practices on and beyond the ISPS Code

Best Practices on and beyond the ISPS Code. Presented by Capt Pang Yock Foo, Controller Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). SCOPE OF PRESENTATION. POST 9-11 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISPS CODE BEYOND THE ISPS CODE. Post 9 11: Securing port waters.

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Best Practices on and beyond the ISPS Code

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  1. Best Practices on and beyond the ISPS Code Presented by Capt Pang Yock Foo, Controller Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

  2. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION • POST 9-11 • IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISPS CODE • BEYOND THE ISPS CODE

  3. Post 9 11: Securing port waters • Prohibited areas around sensitive installations • Monitoring movements of sensitive vessels • Designated routes for certain types of vessels • Designated landing points to facilitate ship’s crewmembers going through customs and immigration

  4. Implementation of the ISPS Code • Set up 24-hr Port Security Unit • Implement control measures for non-compliant ISPS ships • Endorsed Training Providers (SSO,CSO, PFSO courses) • Legislation to give effect to the ISPS Code • 1400 Singapore–registered ships and 123 port facilities are in compliance - 25 of the 123 port facilities serve ships of less than 500GT and these ships go outside the port waters

  5. Beyond the ISPS Code • ISPS Code focused on commercial facilities and larger vessels • Small vessels not compelled to comply with the Code • Small vessels vulnerable to security threats and used as a WMD

  6. Beyond the ISPS Code • To safeguard its ships and port facilities and to enhance maritime security, Singapore developed the following: • Guidance for establishing security measures when calling non-ISPS compliant ports • Ship Self-Security Assessment Checklist • Licensing for Regional Ferry Operators • Harbour/Pleasure Craft Security Code • Passenger Vessel Security Matrix • Harbour Craft Transponder System (HARTS) • Cruising Permit for Pleasure Craft

  7. Guidance for Establishing Security Measures when calling at non-ISPS compliant port • Not all port facilities in the world are ISPS compliant • Guidance in the form of additional measures to take while in port - restrict access to ship - deployment of security guards - secure accommodation, engine room, store rooms - check for stowaways, unidentified package and baggage

  8. Ship Self-Security Assessment Checklist • Small vessels to complete the SSSA checklist before entry • Raise security awareness of master and crewmembers • SSSA checklist will assist small vessel’s master in doing a Declaration of Security with the PFSO

  9. Regional Ferry Operator Licence Scheme • Annual Licence for all 6 Regional Ferry operators introduced in Jan 2005 • Inter-agency security audits are conducted to ensure compliance • Licensing conditions cover the following: • General Security Provisions Protect the ferry and its passengers from unlawful activities • Checks on Baggage System of baggage tagging / Check all baggage brought to ferry • Checks on Persons Only passengers with valid boarding pass and travel documents are allowed to board • Access Control Measures All entrances into the ferry are manned and monitored Secure ferry to prevent unauthorized access

  10. HARBOUR CRAFT SECURITY CODE • Daily about 1,200 licensed harbour craft operate within the port waters • Contribute to the operational efficiency of our ports • 4 Key Areas in the Code - Access Control Security Measures - Activity Security Measures - Security Measures while navigating in Port Waters - Communication Security Measures and Contact Information Harbour Craft Security Code

  11. PLEASURE CRAFT SECURITY CODE • Further enhances security for pleasure craft • Provides security guidance to the pleasure craft community • 4 key areas in the Code - Just be prepared - Be Vigilant to suspicious activity / craft - Maintaining observant posture - Be proactive in reporting

  12. Passenger Vessel Security Matrix • A security matrix based on the following key criteria were developed to identify passenger ships with low on board security. Follow up actions were taken to enhance the on board security arrangements for 3 passenger vessels. • 100 % security check • Metal detectors / X-ray machines / Trace explosive detectors • Trained security guards • CCTV / Intruder alarms • Security measures for non-ISPS compliant ports • Measures to ward off unauthorised boarding

  13. HARTS Information Flow TELCO BASE STATIONS TELCO GPRS NETWORK PORT OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTRE HARTS SYSTEM

  14. Panic Button HARTS Key Feature: In the event of a security threat or distress, craft drivers can activate the ‘Panic Button’ to send an alert to the shore-based control centre

  15. Conclusion • Continual improvement of security measures is important and Singapore will work with all stake-holders to review the security measures for its port and ships • Maritime security is not an issue one country can address on its own and requires co-operation and concerted efforts from all countries • Singapore contributes to global maritime security by sharing its best practices

  16. THANK YOU

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