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Key Responsibilities

•  Responsible for ensuring the security of the vessel, including handling suspicious luggage, screening guests and crew member’s baggage, carrying out regular checks and enforcing safety regulations as per the ships security plan.
•  Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
•  Coordinates and controls the implementation of security measures to protect guests and crew.
•  Carries out training to induct new crew members in the security related regulations.
•  Investigates and follows up any accidents, incidents or non conformity under the instruction of the Staff Captain or Security Officer.
•  Carries out night time patrols of the vessel, implementing Company rules and regulations. Prepares and submits the night security report to the Staff Captain and Security Officer documenting any occurrences or incidents.
•  Responsible for gangway access. Ensures that the gangway is deployed correctly and in a safe manner when the vessel is berthed and/or anchored. Following gangway procedures at all times.
•  Monitors the shore side security when the vessel is docked. Supervising all points of entry.
•  Performs regular security inspections of the ship on a regular basis to ensure that proper security measures are being maintained.
•  Responsible to go ashore on the first tender at anchor calls to ascertain the condition of the passenger landing area. Ensures that a focal point for guests returning to the vessel is established.
•  Must be present at the opening and closing of shell doors.
•  On embarkation of the pilot must be present to escort to the Bridge.
•  On the vessels departure must ensure that all ship side openings and gun port doors are secured for sea.
•  Responsible for updating and maintaining the departure board and ensuring that the departure time of the vessel, all onboard are correct and displayed in an area that can be viewed by all.
•  Must be aware of political, religious any other reasons for terrorism and recognise different types. Must keep up to date on terrorist activity worldwide and counter measures.
•  Coordinates security measures with local port authorities at various ports of call to ensure that up to date security related matters are handled with the supervision of the Staff Captain and Security Officer.
•  Email correspondence with local agents submitting the Pre-Arrival Security Notification, Declaration of Security and visitors request for crew and guests.
•  Enforces Company policies, rules and regulations e.g crew member’s curfew, dress code, proper behaviour.
•  Responsible for generating, authorising and issuing visitor passes. Ensuring that all visitors have left in good time.
•  Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the security equipment.