- Advising the level of threats likely to be encountered by the ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information;
- Ensuring that ship security assessments are carried out;
- Ensuring the development, the submission for approval, and thereafter the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan;
- Ensuring that the ship security plan is modified, as appropriate, to correct deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the individual ship;
- Arranging for internal audits and reviews of security activities;
- Arranging for the initial and subsequent verifications of the ship by the Administration or the recognized security organization;
- Ensuring that deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and dealt with;
- Enhancing security awareness and vigilance;
- Ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship;
- Ensuring effective communication and co-operation between the ship security officer and the relevant port facility security officers;
- Ensuring consistency between security requirements and safety requirements;
- Ensuring that, if sister-ship or fleet security plans are used, the plan for each ship reflects the ship-specific information accurately; and
- Ensuring that any alternative or equivalent arrangements approved for a particular ship or group of ships are implemented and maintained.
