Presentation byGunnar A. Knudsen

Manager, Ports and Terminals SectionINTERTANKO

for

The Intermodal Petroleum Transportation Security Conference

London, 18 February 2004

““The Current Status of ISPS Preparation The Current Status of ISPS Preparation by the Global Tanker Market”by the Global Tanker Market”• IntroductionIntroduction• Cooperation through the IMO processCooperation through the IMO process

– Partners: ICS, BIMCO and INTERCARGOPartners: ICS, BIMCO and INTERCARGO

• The new regulatory regime on Maritime The new regulatory regime on Maritime SecuritySecurity– the amendments to SOLAS 1974the amendments to SOLAS 1974– the ISPS Codethe ISPS Code– the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act – the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)

ISPS PreparationsISPS Preparations

• The list of implementation work (1)The list of implementation work (1)– Prepare a time linePrepare a time line– Appoint CSO(s) and SSO(s). Appoint CSO(s) and SSO(s). – Conduct a Ship Security Assessment (SSA) Conduct a Ship Security Assessment (SSA) – Develop the SSPDevelop the SSP– Issue and implement the SSP Issue and implement the SSP – Establish a budget Establish a budget – Train CSOs and SSOsTrain CSOs and SSOs– Conduct a review of the SSP Conduct a review of the SSP

ISPS PreparationsISPS Preparations

• The list of implementation work (2)The list of implementation work (2)– Implement SSP onboard the ship.Implement SSP onboard the ship.– Conduct internal Verification audit onboard Conduct internal Verification audit onboard – Arrange Certification audit onboard.Arrange Certification audit onboard.– Install security equipmentInstall security equipment– Security awareness training for all shipboard Security awareness training for all shipboard

personnelpersonnel

ISPS PreparationsISPS Preparations

• Where are we?Where are we?– Statistics and examplesStatistics and examples– Terminal Security Guidance Terminal Security Guidance

• INTERTANKO members’ experiences on:INTERTANKO members’ experiences on:- TrainingTraining- Ship Security Assessment (SSA) and Ship Security Ship Security Assessment (SSA) and Ship Security

Plan (SSP)Plan (SSP)- SSP approvals and shipboard verification auditsSSP approvals and shipboard verification audits- Verification audits Verification audits

ISPS PreparationsISPS Preparations

- The Panamanian approval procedure The Panamanian approval procedure - Seafarers’ concernsSeafarers’ concerns

- Extra workExtra work- Unclear onboard access regulations – IDUnclear onboard access regulations – ID- Additional watch rulesAdditional watch rules- New visa regulationsNew visa regulations- Living conditions – shore leaveLiving conditions – shore leave

ISPS PreparationsISPS Preparations

• Looking aheadLooking ahead– Time is shortTime is short– Consequences to non-complianceConsequences to non-compliance– ““Statement of Compliance” in portsStatement of Compliance” in ports– IMO list of compliant portsIMO list of compliant ports– Commitments by administrationsCommitments by administrations– Full enforcement from day oneFull enforcement from day one

• Closing remarksClosing remarks

Thank you for your kind attentionThank you for your kind attention