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international ship and port facilities security
code (isps) code legislation
 international
legislation
International
shipping has been identified as vulnerable to global terrorism. Security
management regulations and sound practices are essential if exposure
to loss due to terrorism, piracy and other criminal activity is to
be minimized or eliminated.
On 13
December 2002, 108 Contracting Governments to the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) signed and adopted a wide ranging series of measures
to improve the security of ports, passenger vessels and cargo ships
over 500 GT sailing in international waters. These measures are set
out in amended SOLAS Regulations, Chapters V and XI, and a new International
Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The effective date for
full compliance was 1 July 2004.
 united
states legislation
The U.S.
Coast Guard has developed regulations intended to align U.S. maritime
security requirements with the international requirements adopted
at IMO. However the Coast Guard must also implement U.S. specific
requirements mandated by the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security
Act (MTSA) of 2002.
The USCG
will mandate compliance with ISPS Code Part A and Part B and the
amendments to SOLAS. Non-U.S. flag vessels entering the U.S. will
be expected to provide evidence of compliance with Part B or proof
that any alternatives are the equivalent to Part B.
download: isps code overview
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