Amid continuing reports of piracy, kidnapping, and terrorism incidents against ships, ICS announced launch of the first edition of ‘Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations’.
Providing a comprehensive guide to maritime security, the publication sets out the security threats faced by the shipping industry today, as well as the statutory requirements that ships, shipping companies and port facilities must meet.
The report also provides guidance on how to conduct a thorough threat assessment for a voyage. In addition, a model ship security plan is provided along with guidance on how to complete it in accordance with statutory requirements.
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Maritime security is a continual concern for the shipping industry, and security threats present real challenges to the entire global supply chain, noted Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping, Guy Platten, on the occasion of the release.
In the years since SOLAS and the ISPS Code set out the dedicated statutory framework for the issue, we have witnessed the emergence of a security culture in the industry with a growing awareness of security threats , and an understanding of the importance of following best practices to mitigate risks to seafarers and the global trade they sustain.
This edition replaces two previous publications: ‘Maritime Security: Guidance for Ship Operators on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code’ (2003) and ‘Model Ship Security Plan’ (2003).