ISPS Code: Port Facility Security

What ISPS Code: Port Facility Security requires

Compliance with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements for a port facility mandates a comprehensive security framework. A qualified Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) must be designated and in place. A current Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA) is foundational, requiring a thorough review at least within the last five years. Based on this assessment, a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) approved by the Contracting Government must be fully implemented. The facility must operate in accordance with its current operational security level, designated as 1, 2, or 3. Physical security measures are critical, including an established access control system for persons, vehicles, and vessels, alongside clearly identified and secured restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry. Procedures to check cargo integrity and prevent tampering before and during handling are non-negotiable. Continuous oversight is achieved through an effective security monitoring system, such as adequate lighting and surveillance equipment. To maintain operational readiness, all personnel with security duties must have current training records, with security drills occurring at a frequency not exceeding three months and comprehensive security exercises conducted within an eighteen-month interval. Finally, a formal process must exist for completing a Declaration of Security with a ship when required to effectively manage ship-port interface security risks.

Pillar: Logistics & Supply Chain · Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO) · Version: 1.1.0 · Last updated: 2026-04-10

Primary source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Security/Pages/PortFacility.aspx

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