Isps

FAQ About the ISPS Code
1. What is the ISPS Code?
2. Who has to comply with the ISPS Code?
3. Is there a black list of countries not in compliance with the ISPS code?
4. Are all IMO Member States obliged to comply with the ISPS Code?
5. What are the different security levels referred to in the ISPS Code?
6. Where can I get a copy of the ISPS Code?
7. What are the othermeasures adopted in addition to the ISPS Code?
8. What are the latest data/information on the implementation of the requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code?
9. What about compliance?
10. What has changed since 1 July 2004?
11. What does implementing the ISPS Code involve?
12. Will the new security measures be effective?
13. What would happen to ships if they donot comply with the ISPS Code requirements and if they do not have the Certificate?
14. What would happen to ships, having visited ports where the ISPS Code is not implemented properly, when they intend to enter ports where the ISPS Code is implemented vigorously?
15. How can I find out if a ship or port is compliant?
16. What are major security concerns and potential threats? Are they realor imaginary?
17. What additional/specific security measures and actions would be required at local/regional level to further raise the defence against threats?
18. Will the new security measures imposed after 1 July 2004 will help reduce the piracy and armed robbery incidents?
19. What are the security concerns and potential threats to oil tankers navigating in narrow straits?
20.How will the code specifically affect ports and shipping in different regions of the world?
21. Do these measures go far enough for port and shipping security?
22. Who has to implement the ISPS Code?
23. What penalties will there be on any Governments who do not ensure compliance with the ISPS Code?
24. What guidelines are there for dealing with ships/ports that are not compliant after 1July 2004?
25. Why isn't the IMO directly responsible for the ISPS code and its implementation?
26. Will the ISPS Code be a big hindrance to international trade and shipping?
27. Why did the IMO leave so much of ISPS open to interpretations?
28. What about the issue of master as a ship security officer?
29. What has IMO done to help developing countries implement the ISPS Code?30. Which maritime security model courses are available?
31. What led to the development of the ISPS Code?
32. What maritime security measures existed before the ISPS Code and other measures were adopted?
33. What issues are under discussion at the Legal Committee with a view to amending the SUA Convention?
34. What measures have been adopted in the security communication field?
35.What role would AIS and ship security alert system play?
36. Should IMO should be worried about the implications of terrorists or criminals using AIS derived information to target vessels?
37. When do ordinary container ships and ro/ros have to fit AIS?
38. What is the current situation at WCO in relation to container security?
39. What about seafarers identification documents?
40.Where can I find more information on maritime security?
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1. What is the ISPS Code?
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
The ISPSCode is implemented through chapter XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The Code has two parts, one mandatory and one recommendatory.
In essence, the Code takes the approach that ensuring the security of ships and port facilities is a risk management activity and that, to determine what security measures are...