Picking up where we left off last week – the list of required duties of an FSO keep on going:

(11) Ensure the execution of any required Declarations of Security with Masters, Vessel Security Officers or their designated representatives;

(12) Ensure the coordination of security services in accordance with the approved FSP;

(13) Ensure that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained;

(14) Ensure the recording and reporting of attainment changes in MARSEC Levels to the owner or operator and the cognizant COTP;

(15) When requested, ensure that the Vessel Security Officers receive assistance in confirming the identity of visitors and service providers seeking to board the vessel through the facility;

(16) Ensure notification, as soon as possible, to law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders to permit a timely response to any transportation security incident;

(17) Ensure that the FSP is submitted to the cognizant COTP for approval, as well as any plans to change the facility or facility infrastructure prior to amending the FSP; and

(18) Ensure that all facility personnel are briefed of changes in security conditions at the facility.

(19) Ensure the TWIC program is being properly implemented.

Many of the FSOs we work have other responsibilities at their facility as well. Remember, the FSO has to know all this and ensure the duties are being performed in a competent fashion. But that doesn’t mean the FSO can’t leverage their Alternate FSOs and security supervisors to assist with the performance requirements. We highly encourage FSOs to use others in the Facility Security Organization, it helps keep these key personnel engaged and proficient too.