ISPS level of Security

hi guys, today i would like to tell the 3 security level of International Ship Port Facilities Security.

so there are 3 level of security which level 1,2,3. the securities is tighten countdown with the number. number 3 is the highest security level and number 1 is the lowest. 

google image - ISPS code

so what is security number 1?

google image - isps level 1

so according to marineinsight, level 1 is a normal security level, so what happen in the normal security level, the ship must execute:

• In normal level, both ships and port operations are carried out in general way.
• Minimum security measures are always maintained on board and in port.
• Ship and port operation are carried out as per ship and port facility security plan.
• Port facility ensures to keep the ‘no access’ areas under surveillance at all times.
• Ship and port authority mutually supervise loading and unloading operation of cargo and stores, ensuring access control and other minimum security criteria.
• Minimum access in the ship is maintained at all times.

this is the most common security where most of the vessel operate at port. but the status of the security can be change at any time respected to the situation and condition.

google image isps level 2

so what happen to security level 2

base on marineinsight, security level 2 is Heightened Risk, 

In level 2, the threat to the security is higher than the normal level.

• All the routine and cargo operations are carried out with an increase in security measures in both ships and ports.
• Look-outs in no access zone and waterside area is to be increased  by port and ship authorities.
• Access control is maintained all the time with escorting the visitors and use of security equipments like metal detector etc.
• Communication between port authority and ship administration is always maintained in case of increase in security level.
• Preparing a full or partial search operation of ship.
• A declaration of security is undertaken between port state and ship administration.

at level 3, which is the imminent danger,

google image - isps level 3

Level 3 is imposed when the probability of security threat to ship or port authorities are highest or imminent and specific protective measures are to be maintained.

In level 3 all ship and port operations are stopped and frequent security rounds and duties are carried out by both ship staff and port authorities. Boat petrol are done by port state on the water side.

Main propulsion plant is always kept ready for moving the ship out of port if require.

No personal is allowed to access the ship without the authorization of port state official.

Only one access point is maintained on board at all time.

Preparing a full search operation of ship or under water hull search operation with port facility.

Preparation for evacuation of ship by its staff.

A declaration of security is undertaken between port state and ships administration.

so guys, this is the 3 level of ISPS. i hope when you guys read this, and you guys pass the oral. thank you! sayonara.