SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO)

Ship security officer means the person on board the ship, accountable to the master, designated by the Company.

Responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan.

Responsible for liaison with the company security officer and port facility security officers.

A ship security officer shall be designated on each ship.

In addition to those specified elsewhere in ISPS Code, the duties and responsibilities of the ship security officer shall include, but are not limited to:

	Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained.
	Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the ship security plan, including any amendments to the plan.
	Coordinating the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant port facility security officers.
	Proposing modifications to the ship security plan.
	Reporting to the company security officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions.
	Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board.
	Ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate.
	Reporting all security incidents.
	Coordinating implementation of the ship security plan with the company security officer and the relevant port facility security officer.
	Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained, if any.