ship security officer

With reference to ISPS code what are the responsibilities of “Ship Security Officer”?

•   Implementing and maintaining the ship security plan (SSP)
•  Conducting security inspections at regular intervals of time to ensure that proper     security steps are taken
•   Making changes to the ship security plan if need arise
•   Propose modifications to the ship security plan by taking various aspects of the ship into consideration
•   Help in ship security assessment (SSA)
•   Ensure that the ship’s crew is properly trained to maintain a high ship security level
•   Enhance security awareness and vigilance on board ship
•   Guide ship’s crew by teaching ways to enhance ship’s security
•   Report all security incidents to the company and the ship’s master

•  Taking view and suggestions of the company security officer and the port facility     security officer into   consideration while making amendments to the ship security      plan
•   Help company security officer (CSO) in his duties
•  Take into account various security measures related to handling of cargo, engine       room operations, ship’s store etc.
• Coordinate with ship board personnel and port authorities to carry out all ship  operations with utmost security
•  Ensure that the ship security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and  maintained