3 Awareness of basic security requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
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3 Awareness of basic security requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code

  3.1 The ISPS Code defines three Security Levels

  • Security level 1: Normal
  • Security level 2: Heightened
  • Security level 3: Exceptional

  3.2 At Security Level 1, vessels and port facilities are required to have basic security measures in place. Security Level 2 represents a heightened level of threat, and vessels and port facilities are required to increase their levels of protective security. Security Level 3 represents an imminent and specific threat, and vessels and port facilities will be required to increase security provision still further and respond to instructions from relevant control authorities.

  3.3 Part of the IMO requirement is that all ISPS-compliant port facilities and ships create and maintain a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) or a Ship Security Plan (SSP). Security measures and standards should be developed on the basis of security assessments.

Parent topic: Part 2: Information for use by owners, operators and users (operators) of non-SOLAS vessels and related facilities
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