Ship Security Management Systems (ISPS)
The infamous terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on 11 September 2001 were the preface to the follows. Chapter XI-2 Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security was adopted by the IMO as a new chapter in the SOLAS Convention, The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, referred to in this new chapter of SOLAS, came into effect on 1 July 2004
All passenger ships and cargo ships of 500 GT and above, engaged in international voyages must conform with the Cord and will be required to possess an International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC).
ClassNK conducts such audits on behalf of flag Administrations and issues International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) under their authority. ClassNK boasts a largest share of the registered ships in the world, as same as Registration of SMS, according the International Association of Classification Society (IACS). And ClassNK conducts approval of Ship Security Plan (SSP) on behalf of flag Administrations also.
Brochure(ISM&ISPS)
ClassNK offers services for the above audits and certifications totally under ParimManagement.
Government Authorizations
ClassNK has been authorized to carry out ISPS Code related audits and approval of SSP as a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) on behalf of more than 40 flag Administrations world wide, including the Government of Japan.
List of Delegation granted by Flag States![]()
Handbook
Handbook for Ship Security System Audit (For Non-Japanese Ships) April 2012 (Ver.15)
Checklists
| Form No. | Name of Form |
|---|---|
| MS-SELF-CHK-SHIP-e | Self-Checklist for Shipboard Security System PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-IISSC-e | Self-Checklist of Audit for Issuing Interim ISSC PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-SHIP-Japan | Self-Checklist for Shipboard Security Audit (Japan) PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-SSAS | Self-Checklist for Survey of Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-SSAS-j | Self-Checklist of Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) for Japanese flag ship PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-SSP-e | Self-Checklist for SSP PDF |
| MS-SELF-CHK-PSC-e | Self-Checklist for Port State Control (ISPS Code related) PDF |
ISPS Code
Ship Security Assessment
Sample of Report for Ship Security Assessment PDF Word
Example of Report for Ship Security Assessment PDF
How to prepare Report for Ship Security Assessment PPT PDF
Best Management Practices
BMP4 Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy PDF (English) PDF (Chinese)
Review of Ship Security Plan of ships to operate in areas of piracy hotspots, such as Somali waterPDF