ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)

ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)

ISPS is a security measure established after the 9/11 attacks by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) as part of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.

ISPS assigns responsibilities to governments, shipping companies, shipping personnel, and port/facility personnel to detect security threats and take preventative measures against those threats affecting ships or ports used in international trade.

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