Crew Awareness and Implementation of the ISPS Security Levels on Oil Tankers
Kosie, Emmanuel Onoriode (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052817250
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This study looks at how well crew members on oil tankers understand and follow the security levels set by the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The goal was to see how familiar the crew is with the ISPS security levels, how effective the training programs are, how security drills are carried out, and to identify challenges in day-to-day operations, offering suggestions for improvement.
To gather information, a mix of methods was used. This included a survey to collect numerical data from experienced crew members for their insights and document analysis. The survey asked crew members about their knowledge of the ISPS security levels, how often security drills were done, and the role of the Ship Security Officer (SSO). The data was then analyzed to spot trends, gaps in training, and areas where improvements were needed.
The results showed that most crew members were familiar with the ISPS Code security levels, but many didn't fully understand the details of what each level requires. Although training and drills were being carried out, their frequency and effectiveness were uneven. Challenges like limited resources, time pressures, and crew complacency were also found to hinder proper implementation. Based on these findings, the study suggests improving crew training, increasing the frequency of security drills, better communication, and resource distribution, and strengthening the role of the SSO in overseeing security measures.
To gather information, a mix of methods was used. This included a survey to collect numerical data from experienced crew members for their insights and document analysis. The survey asked crew members about their knowledge of the ISPS security levels, how often security drills were done, and the role of the Ship Security Officer (SSO). The data was then analyzed to spot trends, gaps in training, and areas where improvements were needed.
The results showed that most crew members were familiar with the ISPS Code security levels, but many didn't fully understand the details of what each level requires. Although training and drills were being carried out, their frequency and effectiveness were uneven. Challenges like limited resources, time pressures, and crew complacency were also found to hinder proper implementation. Based on these findings, the study suggests improving crew training, increasing the frequency of security drills, better communication, and resource distribution, and strengthening the role of the SSO in overseeing security measures.