Maritime Security: Responsibilities and Requirements under the ISPS Code

Orals Prep Series 3

Author:	Gerard Pollock
Published:	2024
Format:	Paperback, 306 pages

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Prepare for MCA Orals

Q&A format for mastering ISPS Code topics – covers roles, records, piracy and cyber threats for deck and technical officers under STCW requirements.

Maritime Security: Responsibilities and Requirements under the ISPS Code – Orals Prep Series 3 is a focused Q&A guide for deck and technical officers preparing for their STCW oral examinations. Through repeated self-testing, this book helps candidates build confidence in delivering decisive answers on maritime security topics.

Key areas include roles and responsibilities under the ISPS Code, certificate requirements and verification, security equipment and records, as well as piracy and cyber security. These subjects are central to ensuring legislative compliance aboard international ships and are mandated under STCW A/II and A/III competencies.

This volume complements the previous titles in the Orals Prep Series and is designed to support officers in mastering the critical elements of shipboard security management.

About the Author

Gerard Pollock’s seagoing career began in 1998 as a cadet with the Conway Merchant Navy Trust, later joining BP and sailing on VLCC, LNG, coastal, and DP shuttle tankers. He went on to work on large superyachts during the implementation of the ISM Code and has also served on passenger ships, including the QE2 and Wind Surf.

After commanding a high-profile newbuild yacht, Gerard moved ashore in 2017 as a Flag/Port State Control Inspector for New Zealand’s maritime regulator. He is an ISM Auditor and PSC trainer, having led Tokyo MOU training seminars and advised Pacific Island nations on maritime safety. He now runs a UK-based maritime compliance and training consultancy working with superyachts and commercial operators.