Checklist for ISPS audit or security audit ?

• Verification and inspection of cargo and ship’s stores is accomplished by:

Visual and physical examination for evidence of tampering with cargo containers or container seals?

Using scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or canines?                    

 Coordinating with the shipper or other responsible party through an established agreement and procedures?                                                        

• At increased levels of security, the ship has plans to implement the following additional security measures.
• Increase the amount of non-containerized cargo, empty containers and ship stores inspected from 25% to 100% depending on the nature of the threat?             
• Request government inspection of suspicious cargo or containers?
• Suspension of cargo handling operations and the loading of Ship’s  stores in cases of the most severe threats?                                     Yes / No

7. Ensuring Port-Specific Security Communication

The ship normally ensures that means of communication to report acts threatening the security of the ship are: