ISPS Security Drill and Exercise Log

Records quarterly security drills and annual exercises, including crew familiarity verification across MARSEC Levels 1, 2, and 3, with corrective actions for deficiencies.

Inspection Details

• Vessel or facility name recorded
• Drill or exercise date and time recorded
• Event type selected
• MARSEC level in effect
• Security officer or drill lead identified
• Reference to ship security plan or exercise plan
  Record the applicable SSP, drill matrix, or exercise plan reference used for this event.

Drill or Exercise Scope

• Scenario matches the required security objective
  Verify the scenario addresses a realistic security threat or response objective appropriate to the selected MARSEC level.
• Required security procedures were practiced
• Drill/exercise duration recorded
• Communications and notifications tested
• Security equipment or controls used during the event

Crew Participation and Familiarity

• Crew attendance documented
• Crew members demonstrated familiarity with assigned security duties
• New or relief crew received security orientation verification
• Crew could identify reporting chain and escalation steps
• Personnel requiring follow-up retraining identified
  List names or roles in a non-PII manner if needed, or describe the role-based follow-up required.

MARSEC Level Coverage

• MARSEC Level 1 procedures verified
• MARSEC Level 2 procedures verified
• MARSEC Level 3 procedures verified
• Level-specific adjustments or escalation actions documented
  Capture any changes in access control, patrols, screening, communications, or response posture by MARSEC level.

Deficiencies and Corrective Actions

• Deficiencies or non-conformances recorded
• Critical security deficiencies identified
• Corrective actions assigned with owner and due date
  Document the corrective action, responsible role, and target completion date.
• Follow-up verification scheduled
  Record when the corrective action will be rechecked or closed out.