ISPS Code: 2004 Update – A Practical Guide

There is thus every reason why this volume, which supersedes ‘ISPS Code – A Practical Guide’ from the same editor, should meet with the same sold out success of its predecessor.

Maritime Journal’s founding editor Peter Moth again offers much needed insight into the complexities of the ISPS Code and other important international maritime security initiatives by the European Commission and the US Coast Guard.

The ISPS Code was adopted by the IMO in December 2002 for shipping companies, port facility operators, contracting governments, and all SOLAS ships engaged in international voyages. Official estimates indicate that some 60,000 ships and port facilities must comply.

The Code applies to all SOLAS Vessels engaged in international voyages, including all passenger ships and high speed passenger craft, all cargo ships over 500gt, and all mobile, offshore drilling units as well as all port facilities serving such ships.

ISPS Code: 2004 Update – A Practical Guide contains the full text of the IMO Resolution pertaining to the adoption of the ISPS Code, and the full text of Part A (mandatory) and Part B (recommendatory) which comprise the ISPS Code itself. Additionally, the associated amendments to SOLAS 1974 are reproduced in full as well as the remainder of the 11 Resolutions adopted by the IMO at its December 2002 conference.

Presented in the same format as the original volume that proved so popular with training establishments, security manager and marine personnel, the new Guide retains the easy to reference margin text locaters that offer thumbnail indications of the more detailed official text displayed adjacent.

Of particular importance is the full Keyword Index that cross references not only the ISPS Code but also the SOLAS amendments and IMO Resolutions associated with the subject matter. The inclusion of Checklists and Overviews of key elements of the ISPS Code provides further clarification of the roles and practices of the Code, including Ship and Port Facility Security Assessments, Ship and Port Security Plans, and Company, Ship, and Port Security Officers. Sample Certificate layouts and Forms are also included for most certification and official notification purposes covered by the ISPS Code.

New to this latest title are sections covering 1) IMO Guidance Notices relating to the application of the ISPS Code and maritime security in general, 2) the European Commission proposals for a Regulation to Enhance Ship and Port Facility Security and a Directive to Enhance Port Security, and 3) an overview of the US Coast Guard’s Maritime Strategy for Homeland Security and the US Maritime Security Act (MTSA) of 2002.

This new title is sufficiently comprehensive to provide a definitive source of reference for Contracting Governments and Maritime Authorities yet suitably compact and readable to be practicable for individual company, ship and port personnel

ISPS Code: 2004 Update – A Practical Guide
Compiled and edited by Peter Moth.
Published by Foreshore Publications.
ISBN 1 901630 021
Paperback, 264 pages.
Price £17.50