TDMMO207A CARRY OUT SHIP SECURITY OFFICER FUNCTIONS |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
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1. GENERAL CONTEXT |
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| in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and relevant Australian regulations related to maritime security, and in particular those dealing with the functions, role and responsibilities of a designated ship security officer on a vessel |
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| Work is performed:
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| at the appropriate level of supervision for the maritime occupation and vessel concerned and in collaboration with the designated Company Security Officer and relevant Port Facility Security Officer(s) |
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| the application of safety and security policies, regulations, protocols and procedures to carry out the functions, role and responsibilities of a designated ship security officer on a vessel |
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT |
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a | Ship security plan for a vessel is: | 1
| as defined in the International Ship and Port facility Security Code (ISPS Code) Section 2.1 as a vessel-specific plan that will ensure the application of measures on board a vessel to provide protection from the risks of a security incident |
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b | Maritime workplaces may include: | 1
| vessels
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| port facilities
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c | Relevant security personnel may include:
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| ship security officer
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| port security officer
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| company security officer
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| master or skipper of the vessel
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| other personnel on vessel (in terms of their security awareness, preparedness and vigilance) |
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d | Security situations to be covered by contingency plans may include but are not restricted to: | 1
| hijacking
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| bomb threat
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| unidentified objects/explosives on vessel
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| damage to or destruction of port facility
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| damage to or destruction of vessel
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| piracy and other depredations
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| stowaways |
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e | A security assessment is: | 1
| a process that identifies weaknesses in physical structure, personnel protection systems, processes or other areas that may lead to a security breach and may suggest options to eliminate or mitigate these weaknesses |
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f | A security assessment may include but is not restricted to consideration of: | 1
| general layout of vessel
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| location of areas that should have restricted access such as bridge, engine room radio room, etc.
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| location and function of each actual or potential access point to the vessel
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| open deck arrangement, including height of deck
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| emergency and standby equipment available to maintain essential services
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| numerical strength, reliability and security duties of vessel's crew
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| existing security and safety equipment for protecting crew and any passengers
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| existing agreements with private security companies for providing vessel and waterside security services
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| existing protective measures and procedures in practice, including inspection, control and monitoring equipment, personnel identification documents and communication, alarm, lighting, access control and other appropriate systems |
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g | Examples of persons posing a potential security risk may include, but are not restricted to: | 1
| unknown persons photographing vessels or facilities
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| unknown persons attempting to gain access to vessels or facilities
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| unknown persons loitering in the vicinity of vessels or port facilities
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| unknown persons telephoning to ascertain security, personnel or standard operating procedures on a vessel or at a port facility
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| vehicles or small vessels with personnel in them loitering and perhaps taking photographs or drawing diagrams of vessels or facilities
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| general aviation aircraft operating in proximity of vessels or facilities
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| unauthorised vendors attempting to sell merchandise
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g | Examples of persons posing a potential security risk may include, but are not restricted to: (continued) | 8
| persons carrying suspicious parcels which could be bombs
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| unknown persons acting suspiciously
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| unknown persons seeking information from vessel personnel or their families about vessels or port facilities via either face-to-face discussion or email
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| unauthorised workers attempting to gain access to a vessel or port facilities to repair, replace, service or install equipment |
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h | Techniques to instruct vessel personnel about security responsibilities, awareness and vigilance may include but is not limited to: | 1
| demonstrations
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| drills
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| discussions
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| lectures
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| case studies
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| simulations
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| role plays
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| group exercises
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| incident analysis
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| use of audiovisual aids |
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i | Security drills may relate to such incidents as:
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| damage to or destruction of the vessel or port facility (e.g. by explosive devices, arson, sabotage or vandalism)
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| hijacking or seizure of a vessel or of persons on board
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| tampering with cargo or essential vessel equipment or systems or vessel's stores
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| unauthorised access to or use of the vessel (including presence of stowaways)
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| smuggling of weapons or equipment (including weapons of mass destruction)
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| use of the vessel to carry persons intending to cause a security incident (or their equipment)
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| use of the vessel itself as a weapon or as a means to cause damage or destruction
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| attacks from seaward while at berth or at anchor
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| attacks while at sea
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j | Security drills or exercises may include: | 1
| full scale or live simulations
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| tabletop simulation or seminar
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| drills combined with other exercises such as search and rescue or emergency response |
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k | Dependent on type and size of vessel, security equipment may include but is not limited to: | 1
| ship security alert system
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| locks
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| lighting
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| hand-held radios
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| GMDSS radio equipment
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| closed circuit television
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| automatic intrusion detection device (burglar alarm)
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| metal detectors
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| explosives detectors
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| baggage screening equipment
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| container x-ray devices
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| general alarm |
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l | Places on avessel for the concealmentof weapons, dangerous substances and devices may include but arenot limited to: | 1
| cabins
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| companionways
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| toilets and showers
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| deck
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| engine room
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| galleys and steward's stores
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m | Workplace procedures may include: | 1
| company procedures
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| enterprise procedures
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| organisational procedures
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| established procedures
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m | Workplace procedures may include: (continued) | 5
| standard operating procedures |
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n | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1
| relevant sections of IMO ISPS Code
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| relevant Australian maritime and transport security requirements, instructions and regulations
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| vessel's security procedures
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| port security procedures
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| company security policy and procedures
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| vessel's log (where applicable) |
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o | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1
| relevant Australian maritime and transport security requirements, instructions and regulations
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| relevant sections of IMO ISPS Code
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| IMO SOLAS Convention
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