Tag: ISPS Code

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has observed a troubling rise in ISPS Code-related detentions due to recurring non-compliance issues.

The IMO Sub-committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 10th session was held from 22 to 26 July 2024, where various issues were discussed.

To ensure the safety and security of vessels, ship-owners, operators, masters, and affiliated companies are strongly encouraged to prioritize the implementation of rigorous security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access by stowaways during sea voyages or upon arrival at ports.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has issued a circular to provide guidance on how to conduct functional testing of the ship security alert systems onboard. According to SOLAS Regulation XI2/6, all vessels subject to Security Regulations, shall be provided with a ship security alert system. 

Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) published an article to inform of upcoming changes to test procedures for ship security alert systems (SSAS).

According to IMO, its work to improve security standards at international ports has been given a lift courtesy of a £700,000 funding contribution from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

IMO announced that it is working with the Mauritian maritime administration to put in place a legal framework that gives full and complete effect to IMO instruments dealing with maritime security.

During the 2021 SAFETY4SEA Virtual Forum, Panel 4 discussed about maritime piracy in the era of COVID-19.

PSC Regimes use the Deficiency Category Areas in order to categorize the marked deficiencies during inspections. Although all PSC Regimes (MoUs and USCG) have a category for ISPS related deficiencies, USCG is the only regime which conducts independent Security Inspections almost same number with Safety Inspections.

In light of the recent increase of pirate activity in the Gulf of Guinea and in the waters under Gabonese jurisdiction, the Gabonese Authorities decided to raise the ISPS Security Level for Gabonese waters and ports from MARSEC Level 1 to MARSEC Level 2, until further notice.