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The ISPS Code is designed to protect ports and international shipping against terrorism. The ship/port
interface is seen as a potential point of weakness for security measures.
Part A of the ISPS Code is mandatory for all contracting countries whereas Part B contains recommended
actions. The code is compulsory for all vessels bigger than 500 Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT), mobile
offshore drilling units, and port facilities serving ships which are engaged in international voyages.
Code of Practice on Security in Ports (ILO)
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS is supplemented by the ISPS Code, which contains requirements that relate to
the security of the ship and to the immediate ship/port interface. The overall security of port areas
was left to further joint work between the ILO and the IMO. The code of practice provides a guidance
framework for the development of a strategy appropriate to identifying threats to security in ports.
ISO 28000
The ISO 28000 series of International Standards specifies the requirements for a security management
system to ensure security in the supply chain. Its standards can be applied internationally to all routes
and transport modes, to combat smuggling, to meet threats of piracy and terrorism and to create a
secure management approach to the international supply chain.
References
• OCIMF, Guidance for Oil Terminal Operators on the International Maritime Organisation
(IMO) International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code;
• IMO & ILO, Code of Practice on Security in Ports;
• Transport Research Support Program, Supply Chain Security Guide (World Bank/DFID);
and
• MSC 86/INF.6 Measures to Enhance Maritime Security – ISO Maritime and Supply Chain
Security Standards.
ACTIONS
Technical and Management
For ports/terminals where the ISPS Code is mandatory, necessary procedures should be developed
to comply with the requirements.
Inland ports or terminals where the ISPS Code is not mandatory should, on a voluntary basis, comply
with the ILO Code of Practice for Security in Ports or seek an ISO 28000 accreditation.
Port and terminal operators should carry out a port security assessment (PSA) and develop a facility
security plan (FSP) based on the findings of the PSA. The FSP should contain the necessary measures
and procedures to reduce the risk to ports from threats posed by unlawful acts.
Institutional and Capacity Building
Relevant line agencies should verify if ports and terminals have implemented sufficient measures and
procedures to deal with security-related incidents and unlawful acts.
Port Facility Security Officers (FSO) should be trained and have the necessary skills as they will be the
designated people responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of
the FSP and for liaison with security officers of vessels and company security officers.
Drills and exercises should be conducted at appropriate intervals to ensure the adequacy of the FSP.