Drum Cussac Maritime Division has developed a practical approach to helping shipping companies meet their obligations under the ISPS Code. We can assist you in the development and conduct of:

• Ship Security Assessments
• Ship Security Plans
• On-scene security surveys
• Accredited ISPS Company Security Officer Training
• Accredited ISPS Ship Security Officer Training
• Competent Authority Service
• 24/7 Fleet SSAS Monitoring
• 24/7 Emergency Response
• Maritime Port Risk Assessment Reports (Pharos)

Interpreting the ISPS Code

The requirements of the ISPS Code are complex and far-reaching. Companies must base their compliance on the latest interpretations of the Code. We routinely communicate with the industry’s decision makers ensuring our advice is based on the most recent and relevant information. Because no two companies are the same, Drum Cussac will work with you to develop the most efficient and cost-effective range of advisory services suited to your organisation. 

Assistance level 1

Based on Drum Cussac training for your security staff, you carry out the ship security assessment (SSA) and develop the ship security plan (SSP) required for each ship in your company. We will then review and comment on the SSA’s and SSP’s prior to submission to the flag administration.

Assistance level 2

Drum Cussac will advise you on the development of the security policies and procedures required. We will develop a generic SSA’s template containing a provisional list of potential threat scenarios for each ship. Your staff, under our guidance, will be able to complete a SSA for each remaining ship. Our security experts will advise and teach the SSO how to undertake the on-scene security survey. Based on generic SSA, and using expert security knowledge, we will develop SSP templates. Your staff can then use these to develop the other SSP’s for the remaining ships within your company.

Assistance level 3

We will carry out the SSA, and on scene security survey and develop the SSP for each ship in your company.

In-house training

Implicit in the Code, though not specifically required, is the need for security management training. Drum Cussac provides approved training courses for CSO’s, SSO’s, the crew and your company security management team . This training is available worldwide at times and locations of your choice.

The benefits

You receive expert security advice delivered at a level that suits your needs. You receive the assistance you need to develop and implement an effective security management system that meets the requirements of the ISPS Code. Drum Cussac security experts can also offer the following to enhance the security of your ships:

• Competent Authority Service
• Company Security Officer Service
• SSAS Remote monitoring
• 24/7 Global Response Service providing on call security, safety and medical advice
• Performing and reporting internal safety and security audits
• Assistance with the preparation of a user-friendly safety management system, including a practical and cost-effective maintenance system
• Security Audit including compliance with international obligations
• Security system design advisory service to owners and project managers during the planning and build of a vessel.
• Technical survey and installation of security equipment including access control, CCTV, remote alarms, pressure mats, sensors, security lights, scanners and more
• Electronic Security sweeps of vessels and company offices
• Security master planning and systems design and specification
• X-ray container screening and passenger screening systems
• IT security consultancy, disaster recovery and computerised analysis

How to contact us

To find out how you can really benefit from our ISPS Code ship advisory services, please contact one our specialists at maritime@drum-cussac.com