Who will conduct a ship security inspection?
Short answer
| Inspection Type | Conducted By | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Official verification | Designated Authority or recognised security organisation | Flag State |
| Port State Control | Duly authorized officers | Port State |
| Internal routine | Ship Security Officer | Ship/Company |
- Official verifications: Designated Authority or recognised security organisation
- Port State Control: duly authorized officers of the port State
- Internal inspections: Ship Security Officer
- Governing instruments: SOLAS XI-2/9.1.1, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, MS Act 2025, MSR-ISPS-2024
- Chief Engineer role: support security measures, cooperate with inspections, maintain security equipment
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.