MARITIME SECURITY

AWARENESS
TRAINING
PRESENTED BY: COASTAL OFFSHORE AND MARITIME TRAINING
INSTITUTE
 WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?
• Introduction to the ISPS Code

• Security Alert systems

• Security Structure of Company

• Drills and Exercises

• What each crewmember can do

• Reporting and communication

 NEW REGULATIONS (ISPS CODE)

“Following the tragic events of 11 September 2001, the twenty-second session

of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization in November
2001 unanimously agreed to the development of new measures relating to
the security of ships and of port facilities…”

--Preamble to the International Ship and Port Security Code, to

which the US is a signatory

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 MARSEC LEVELS

•Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels are determined by

the Designated Authority to communicate the extent of a
threat present in a port. There are three (3) different
levels. MARSEC levels also permit the Designated
Authority, the port community, and the vessel operator to
plan and pre-designate appropriate security measures for
each level of threat.
 3 LEVELS FOR MARSEC

 MARSEC Level 1 – the new maritime security normalcy. This is the level of threat potential
for which protective measures may be maintained for an indefinite period of time. In other
words, these are the normal, everyday security measures.

 MARSEC Level 2 - there is a heightened threat of an unlawful act against a port, waterfront
facility, or vessel, and intelligence indicates that terrorists are likely to be active within a
specific area or against a specific class of target. This risk level indicates that a particular
segment of the industry may be in jeopardy, but that no specific target has been identified.
Additional protective measures may be expected to be sustained for substantial periods of
time.

 MARSEC Level 3 - the threat of an unlawful act against a port, waterfront facility, or vessel
is probable or imminent. Intelligence may indicate that terrorists have chosen specific targets,
though it may not be possible to identify such targets. Additional protective measures are not
intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time.
 HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN THE
MARSEC LEVEL CHANGES?

The Company has two persons designated to be in

charge of security. One is the Company Security
Officer (CSO) and one is the Ship Security Officer
(SSO) . They will assure that you know the threat
level, and keep you informed as it changes. They will
also be the ones you go to if you have security
concerns.
OUR SECURITY PLAN
• We operate under a security
plan, developed after an
analysis of our risks and
vulnerability.

• While you will not be

involved in the entire plan,
you are being trained and
you will practice the parts
appropriate to your job,
through drills.
 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
SECURITY IN THE COMPANY?
The Company Security Officer (CSO) and
has overall responsibility for our Company
security plan and its implementation

The Ship Security Officer (SSO) has

responsibility for security with regards to the
vessel and crew.

 (For each company, this could be one person, or it could be

multiple people)
 YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN
DRILLS
• Just as you drill for other
emergencies, you will drill
for security emergencies.
• You will practice realistic
scenarios that might occur
on our vessel.
• You need to be ready to
respond to any emergency
•
 WHAT CAN I DO IN MY JOB?
Observe and report people, activities and things that are out of place, out
of the ordinary or just don’t seem right. You are the eyes and ears of the
operation.

If it doesn’t seem right, it probably is not. Report it to your CSO,

SSO, or an Officer!

Look for and report any weaknesses in the security features of the facility
or vessel
Broken fences, gates, barriers, alarms, signage or doors
 Malfunctioning locks or alarms
 Doors that are usually closed/locked are found open
 Inadequate or non-working lighting
WE ARE ALL PART OF THE SOLUTION…
Follow Company practices and
procedures
Know your vessel and work area
Make security sweeps part of
your daily routine
Wear proper uniform and
company authorized clothing
Carry and display company
issued photo identification card as
instructed
Keep appropriate doors, gates and
locks secured at all times when
unattended.
Ensure signage is obeyed by crew
and passengers
Report any unusual circumstances
to your supervisor
PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Good housekeeping means keeping a clean and organized environment

where materials and items are stored appropriately.

It enhances the overall security and safety of the vessel by:

Making it easier to locate unusual objects or items that are out of place
Makes it tougher for someone to hide something
Aiding first responders by making it easier to search for suspected devices
Enabling quicker rescue efforts

During daily work routines, check passenger walkways, vehicle loading areas,
facility entrances, and exits for suspicious activity, packages or devices.
Be alert to items that are clearly out of place. These checks will enable you to
monitor potentially vulnerable areas and prevent threats and incidents.

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 BE OBSERVANT OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS
AROUND YOU

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IS:

Where someone is • SUSPICION IS NOT BASED ON
When they are there • Race, Ethnicity, nor gender
What they are doing there
Visitors regardless of their
Avoid ‘profiling’ and observe ethnicity, native language, or
where people are, when they manner of dress, are first and
are there and what they are foremost your guests and should
doing be treated as such. Something
or someone that seems
Maintain your focus on where unfamiliar or ‘foreign’ to you,
someone is and what he/she is does NOT equal suspicion.
doing. These are the indicators
of a suspicious person.
 WHO IS SUSPICIOUS

PEOPLE WHO ARE:

In an unauthorized or restricted area
In the wrong place or appear lost
Loitering, staring or watching employees and customers
Pacing, nervous, or jumpy
Acting in a disorderly manner, alarming or disturbing others
Quickly exiting an area after abandoning a package
Taking photos of equipment and secure areas
Carrying weapons or suspected weapons
Expressing an unusual level of interest in operations, equipment,
and personnel
Unfamiliar vendors, repair personnel, or utility crews who are on
the dock.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes parked or standing in out-of-
place or strange locations, overloaded or sagging vehicles.
WHAT IS A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE?

• Suspicion is based upon the type and location

of the package. NOT all lost and found items
are suspicious packages. Usually those items
left in conspicuous areas such as seats, in a
restroom, next to a phone booth or vending
machine or on the dock are simply forgotten
items.

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A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR DEVICE IS ONE THAT:

Is left or intentionally placed

in an out-of-the-way location where it is not readily visible
Matches something described in a threat or has a threatening
note attached
Is an abandoned item or container such as a thermos, propane
canister, fire extinguisher or piece of pipe
Has visible wires, batteries, a clock or timer, or has bottles, tanks
or bags attached
Is abandoned by someone quickly leaving the area
Includes a bag, box, or package emitting an odor, mist, or oily
liquid
Is a bottle filled with unusual colored liquid or has strange
objects inside
 SECURITY SWEEPS OF THE VESSEL
Security sweeps will be made from time to time ,look for the following:

Scratches on cabinet and door locks or jams

Open or disturbed compartments or cabinets
Evidence of forced entry into spaces

Always search from floor to ceiling. Sample places you might look:
Trash receptacles Below seats
Vending machines Under tables
Furniture and fixtures Fire stations
Cabinets and closets Drop ceilings
Life rafts Lifejacket boxes
All doors and locks Heads
Galley area Elevators
Car decks
Fueling stations
THE MOST IMPORTANT
CONTRIBUTION YOU
CAN MAKE TO THE
SYSTEM?
COMMUNICATION!
 SO YOU SEE SOMEONE SUSPICIOUS?
• ONLY approach someone if you are comfortable doing so. Establish your presence
in a comfortable, confident and controlled manner, give a friendly greeting that
suggests both concern and caring and calmly:
• Step 1: Acknowledge to the person what you have observed them doing
• Step 2: Ask open-ended questions to gather information (Who? What? Where?
When?)
• Step 3: Listen and observe the response, remaining silent long enough for them to
compose and deliver an answer
• Avoid:
• Approaching threatening or dangerous persons
• Being aggressive, confrontational, abusive or offensive
• Detaining or holding a person by any means

Stay alert and observe their location, activity, behavior, and physical characteristics.
Try to keep them in your sight at all times. Remember you are attempting to
determine whether or not an individual’s behavior is suspicious or not and whether
a report is warranted. Your tone and approach should convey care and concern
NOT suspicion and antagonism. Be patient and maintain your ‘presence.’
 WHAT TO REPORT
 Report any incidents of suspicious behavior or activity to the Facility Security Officer
(FSO)/Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO) or, in their absence, the
designated manager/supervisor on duty through the proper channels (in person or VHF radio).
They will then notify the appropriate local, state, or federal authorities.
 Include the location in which you found the individual, particularly if it is a secure area that
may have been compromised. If they do leave the area, attempt to keep them in your scope of
vision and report information to FSO.
 If they have left the premises, note their direction of travel, description of vehicle and license
plate.
 When you observe suspicious activity, observe and report as many of the person’s following
characteristics as you can remember:
 General Appearance: Neat, sloppy, clean, dirty Hat: Color, style, how it is worn
 Eyes: Color, shape, eyelashes and eyebrows Ears: Size, shape
 Mouth / Nose: Size of lips, shape and nostrils Forehead: Skin texture
 Hair / Facial Hair: Color, length, texture, hairline, clean-shaven, bearded or mustache
 Cheeks / Chin: Flesh texture, bone structure, shape, type of chin (cleft, dimpled)
 Neck: Adam’s apple, hanging jowls, length, width
 Complexion: Skin, color, texture, pores, pockmarks, acne, rashes, scars, birthmarks, bumps
 Body Shape / Size: Height, weight, build Coat: Color, style, length
 Oddities / Tattoos: Shape, size, color, location on body
 Accessories: Purses, briefcases, backpacks
IF YOU FIND A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE…

Remain calm
Notify the FSO/CSO/SSO or the designated
Manager/Supervisor on duty through appropriate channels (in
person or VHF radio)—give a description of the package or
device and its location (See Note below)
Attempt to isolate and secure the area (Keep passengers and
pedestrians away)
If there is immediate danger, remain calm and evacuate the
area
DO NOT use a radio or cell phone near the vicinity of a
suspected explosive device
DO NOT touch, move, or cover the object
DO NOT re-enter once your have secured the area
 REMEMBER THE 4 W’S: WHO, WHAT,
WHERE, WHEN
When reporting your message…
Remain calm
Identify what needs to be reported
Formulate your message
Determine how you will send it and use the best means available
Stay focused on the task. Don’t second guess your instincts

Report
Your location and condition
Existing or potentially dangerous conditions (dangerous people and
their weapons, dangerous objects, devices, and or substances
Types of injuries or symptoms
Victim locations and positions
WHERE ARE RESTRICTED AND SECURE
SPACES?
• A restricted area is a an area that needs more limited access
and higher security. For example, the pilothouse would be a
restricted area.

• A secure area is any area that has security measures that

control access.

• In these areas, a person must be escorted by a crewmember.

 PASSENGER VESSEL OPERATION ARE
DIFFERENT!
There are special designations for areas where
passengers are allowed.

These areas are not secure, and are never in a restricted

area.

Public Access Areas and Passenger Access Areas are

those areas where passengers are allowed.

Employee Access Areas are those areas are areas that

support the passenger access areas, such as galleys,
sculleries, gift shops.
 PASSENGER VESSELS WILL HAVE A
DRAWING

Like this:
 SUMMARY QUESTIONS

What is a MARSEC level?

What is the MARSEC level today?

Who is your SSO?

What is a restricted area?

How will you know when the MARSEC level changes?

 REMEMBER…
By promoting awareness we can limit our vulnerability to terrorist
acts.

Prevention works hand in hand with awareness

Crew Awareness is Our Number One Priority

Safety First

Don’t Take Risks

Think Before You React