What is SSA ( Ship security assessment )?

The ship security assessment is an essential and integral part of the process of developing and updating the ship security plan.

  • The company security officer shall ensure that the ship security assessment is carried out by persons with appropriate skills to evaluate the security of a ship, in accordance with this section, taking into account the guidance given in part B of ISPS
  •  A recognized security organization may carry out the ship security assessment of a specific ship

SSA should consider the continuing relevance of the existing security measures and guidance, procedures and operations, under both routine and emergency conditions, and should determine security guidance including:

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