ISPS code

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The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is an amendment to the Safety of Lives at Sea Convention, SOLAS (1974)

It was adopted in 2002 for implementation by July 2004. It is a two piece set of legislation describing minimum requirements for security of ships. Part A: Provides mandatory requirements Part B: Provides guidance in implementation

The ISPS Code is limited to ships over 500gt. The main objectives of the ISPS Code are as follows: To detect security threats and implement security measures

To establish roles and responsibilities concerning maritime security for governments, local administrations, ship and port industries at national and international level.

Collation and promulgation of security-related information.

To provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels.

(AV, ISPS: Risk Analysis, impact and contrast across the code, Intervessel, Southampton, 2005)