ISPS Code
Advisory and certification services
Like safety, maritime security is of paramount importance to the
operation of a vessel. The International Ship and Port Facility
Security (ISPS) Code came into force on July 1, 2004 and is
applicable to all vessels over 500 grt operating on international
trades, as well as the ports that service them.
Lloyds Register has played a proactive role in helping the
industry to implement the ISPS Code and offers a full range of
statutory certification services to help you maintain compliance.
We also offer a series of ISPS training courses.
What is the ISPS Code?
The ISPS Code provides a framework through which ships and port
facilities can co-operate to detect and deter acts which pose a
threat to maritime security. The Code:
- enables the detection and deterrence of security threats within
an international framework
- establishes roles and responsibilities
- enables collection and exchange of security information
- provides a methodology for assessing security
- ensures that adequate security measures in place.
It requires ship and port facility staff to:
- gather and assess information
- maintain communication protocols
- restrict access, prevent the introduction of unauthorised
weapons, etc.
- provide the means to raise alarms
- put in place vessel and port security plans and ensure training
and drills are conducted.
The regulatory provisions do not extend to the actual response
to security incidents or to any necessary clear-up activities after
such an incident.
What are the benefits?
- We can provide you with expert security advice delivered at a
level that suits your needs.
- You receive the assistance you need to develop and implement an
effective security management system that meets the requirements of
the Code.
How does Lloyds Register help?
We offer a full suite of services to help you comply with the
ISPS Code in the most practical and cost-effective manner.
ISPS certification for ships
If the ISPS Code applies to your ship, it must have an
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) in order to operate.
As a Recognised Security Organisation for the major flag
administrations, we can carry out security plan approvals and
verification audits, leading to the issue of an ISSC for your
ship.
Advisory services for port operators
The ISPS code requires that security assessments are carried out
and that security plans are developed. Because no two ports or port
facilities are the same, we will work with you to develop the most
efficient and cost-effective range of advisory services suited to
your organisation.
Port and port facilities can be very complex. We can provide you
with a gap analysis a detailed report of the requirements necessary
to achieve compliance with the ISPS Code and national requirements.
Our analysis will identify the training needs of your port facility
security officers (PFSOs) and others, and describe how to develop
port facility security assessments (PFSAs) where applicable, and
port facility security plans (PFSPs) for approval by contracting
governments.
You may be able to use the gap analysis as the basis for an
action plan, enabling you to develop your PFSP in-house. Should you
require further assistance, we can work with you to develop a
package that is tailored to your specific needs.
Training services for CSOs, SSOs and PFSOs
Required by some flag administrations, although not specifically
required by the Code, is the need for security management training.
We have developed programmes for company, ship and port facility
security officers, which are available worldwide at times and
locations of your choice.
What next?
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