NIMASA — Declaration of Security (DoS) Submission

F-ISPS-01

Declaration of Security between a Ship and a Port Facility

ISPS Code Part A §14 | SOLAS XI-2 | Reg 12, Regulations 2014

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The Declaration of Security (DoS) is a bilateral instrument executed between the Ship Security Officer (SSO) and the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) before vessel operations commence at the port facility. It is separate from the SR-PAI and must be executed at the port, not before arrival. Both parties must initial the activities table and sign the declaration.

1. Ship Particulars

Name of Ship *

IMO Number *

Port of Registry *

2. Port Facility Particulars

Name of Port Facility *

Port / Location *

Berth *

Terminal

3. Validity Period and Activities Covered

DoS Valid From * Locked to the moment this DoS is executed — cannot be back-dated or future-dated

DoS Valid Until *

Should cover the full expected duration of this voyage/port call — becomes invalid once the vessel leaves the facility. A new DoS must be executed for the next port call.

Activities Covered *

Security Level — Ship *

Security Level — Port Facility *

4. Security Responsibilities — Activities Table

✍️ The SSO initials the Ship column and the PFSO initials the Port Facility column for each activity they agree to perform. Both sets of initials confirm the activity will be done in accordance with the relevant approved plan. Enter initials in each applicable cell — leave blank only if the activity does not apply to this port call.

Activity	Port Facility (PFSO Initials)	The Ship (SSO Initials)
Ensuring the performance of all security duties
Monitoring restricted areas to ensure only authorised personnel have access
Controlling access to the port facility
Controlling access to the ship
Monitoring of the port facility, including berthing areas and areas surrounding the ship
Monitoring of the ship, including berthing areas and areas surrounding the ship
Handling of cargo
Delivery of ship's stores
Handling unaccompanied baggage
Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects
Ensuring that security communication is readily available between the ship and port facility

5. Contact Details

Contact Point	Port Facility	The Ship
Facility / Vessel
PFSO / SSO Name
Telephone / Radio *
Email * (Port Facility)
Company
CSO / CSO Name	—
CSO 24-hr Contact	—

6. Declaration and Certification

The signatories to this agreement certify that security measures and arrangements for both the port facility and the ship during the specified activities meet the provisions of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and Part A of the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities, and that they will be implemented in accordance with the provisions already stipulated in their approved plan or the specific arrangements agreed to and set out herein.

I further declare that this Declaration of Security is made in respect of the specific port call, vessel, and port facility identified above, and covers only the period and activities specified. A superseding DoS shall be executed in the event of any change in security level or security incident during the port call.

I confirm I am duly authorised by the PFSO or Master/SSO to execute this Declaration of Security and that the information provided is accurate.

Name of PFSO (Port Facility) *

Name of Master / SSO (Ship) *

Date of Signing * Set automatically to the moment of submission

Place of Signing *

SR-PAI Reference (PAI-ID) — if submitted Link this DoS to the pre-arrival SR-PAI submission

NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY

Declaration of Security between a Ship and a Port Facility

Declaration of Security Submitted