ISPS

International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPS)

Current security level
  • Security level of Busan Port: Grade 1
  • Security level of vessels with Korean registry: Grade 1
Foreign vessels applicable to ISPS Code should place a notification 24 hours before their arrival.
  • Seafarers and Maritime Safety Division
Tel +82-51-609-6531, Fax +82-51-609-6529
Guidelines for employees in the port facilities
  • Wear ID card whenever coming in and out of the port facilities
  • Employees working at harbors should wear their vests
  • Vehicles should be parked in the designated parking lot
  • Cooperate actively with security guards upon any request for inspection.
Background of ISPS code establishment
  • In the wake of September 11 Flight Terror, IMO decided to come up with a series of measures to strengthen maritime security at the 22nd Conference (November 2001)
  • The International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (draft) was prepared through the meetings of specialists (February ~ September 2002).
  • SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (Special measures to enhance maritime security) and ISPS code were newly established.
  • IMO diplomatic conference adopted ISPS code (December 12, 2002/effective on July 1, 2004)
    Tel +82-51-609-6531, Fax +82-51-609-6529
ISPS code overview
  • Composition: Preface, Part A and Part B
    • Part A: Mandatory requirements in relation with SOLAS Chapter XI-2
    • Part B: Providing essential considerations to adopt in applying the guidance as a guideline of the provisions of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code Part A
  • Mandatory regulation kept by governments, port authorities and shipping companies to prevent any actions to deteriorate the safety for vessels, passengers (crew), cargo and port facilities
    • Ships must have ISSC to navigate, after getting an approval of SSP and security assessment.
    • Port must assess the security conditions and establish/enforce a security plan.
Divisions Main contents Application
Ships (Including Shipping Companies) - Designate and train the ship and company security officers
- Prepare ship security assessment and plan
- Carry an international ship security certificate (5 years)
- Install a ship security alert device 		Ships:
International passenger ship, Cargo ships and mobile structures on the sea heavier than 500 tons
Port facilities - Prepare port security assessment and plan
- Designate port facilities security officer
- Install and operate security equipment 		Port:
ports used by the international ships
Government - Security examinations for both home and foreign ships and issue certificates
- Educate and train company and ship security officers
- Issue a certificate of port facility's appropriateness (5years)
- Submit data about security of ships and port facilities to IMO
- Inspect a foreign ship's security conditions 		Carried out by the regional office
Background regulations
  • Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) Chapter XI-1 and Chapter XI-2
  • The Act on the Security of Ships with the International Navigation and Port Facilities (Established on 3 July 2007, Enforced on 29 February 2008)
Application in Korea
  • Ships (383): Passenger ships (7), cargo ships (375) and mobile structure on the sea (1)
  • Port: 28 trading ports across the nation.
Reference
  • Notification form of entrance to Busan port 24 hours before