ISPS Code

Question 1

ISPS Code

Objectives?

Answer 1

• Establish an international framework involving co-operation between various parties, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventative measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used for international trade
• The establish roles and responsibilities of various parties, local administrations and the shipping and port industries, at the national international level, for ensuring maritime security
• The ensure the early and efficient collection and exchange 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
• To ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place

Question 2

ISPS Code

Functional Requirements?

Answer 2

• Gathering and assessing information with respect to security threats and exchanging such information with appropriate contracting governments
• Requiring the maintenance of communication protocols for ships and port facilities
• Preventing unauthorised access to ships, port facilities and their restricted areas
• Preventing the introduction of unauthorised weapons, incendiary devices or explosives to ships or port facilities
• Providing means for raising the alarm in reaction to security threats or security incidents
• Requiring ship and port facility security plans based upon security assessments
• Requiring training, drills and exercises to ensure familiarity with security plans and procedures