ISPS Code Revision

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What is the ISPS Code?

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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.

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How many parts does the ISPS Code have?

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The Code is a two-part document (Part A and Part B) describing mandatory requirements and guidance for security of ships and ports.

Part A provides mandatory requirements and Part B provides guidance or recommendations for implementation.

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Who is the Ship Security Officer (SSO)?

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The Master

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What are the different security levels referred to in the ISPS Code?

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MARSEC Level 1: Normal

MARSEC Level 2: Heightened

MARSEC Level 3: Exceptional

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What is the ship required to do when maintaining MARSEC Level 1 (Normal)?

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What is the ship required to do when maintaining MARSEC Level 2 (Heightened)?

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What is the ship required to do when maintaining Security Level 3 (Exceptional)?

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What forms of identification are required for visitors?

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When is it required to search individuals/ visitors coming aboard?

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Search Frequency as follows:

5% at Security Level 1

50% at Security Level 2/ 100% bag check in South America and Africa ports

100% at Security Level 3

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What is an unaccompanied baggage?

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Unaccompanied baggage includes any items not with the visitor or crew at the time of inspection