1. Presentation by Gunnar A. Knudsen Manager, Ports and Terminals Section INTERTANKO for The Intermodal Petroleum Transportation Security Conference London, 18 February 2004

2. “ The Current Status of ISPS Preparation by the Global Tanker Market” Introduction Introduction Cooperation through the IMO process Cooperation through the IMO process – Partners: ICS, BIMCO and INTERCARGO The new regulatory regime on Maritime Security The new regulatory regime on Maritime Security – the amendments to SOLAS 1974 – the ISPS Code – the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act – the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)

3. ISPS Preparations The list of implementation work (1) The list of implementation work (1) – Prepare a time line – Appoint CSO(s) and SSO(s). – Conduct a Ship Security Assessment (SSA) – Develop the SSP – Issue and implement the SSP – Establish a budget – Train CSOs and SSOs – Conduct a review of the SSP

4. ISPS Preparations The list of implementation work (2) The list of implementation work (2) – Implement SSP onboard the ship. – Conduct internal Verification audit onboard – Arrange Certification audit onboard. – Install security equipment – Security awareness training for all shipboard personnel

5. ISPS Preparations Where are we? Where are we? – Statistics and examples – Terminal Security Guidance INTERTANKO members’ experiences on: INTERTANKO members’ experiences on: -Training -Ship Security Assessment (SSA) and Ship Security Plan (SSP) -SSP approvals and shipboard verification audits -Verification audits

6. ISPS Preparations -The Panamanian approval procedure -Seafarers’ concerns - Extra work - Unclear onboard access regulations – ID - Additional watch rules - New visa regulations - Living conditions – shore leave

7. ISPS Preparations Looking ahead Looking ahead – Time is short – Consequences to non-compliance – “Statement of Compliance” in ports – IMO list of compliant ports – Commitments by administrations – Full enforcement from day one Closing remarks Closing remarks Thank you for your kind attention