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	A Complete Solution to Manage ISPS Compliance. ISPS or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is an essential maritime regulation for the safety and security of ships, ports, cargo and crew. The maritime security is a prevailing issue and several incidences have taken place even before the 9/11 attack (for e.g. On 26th February 2000, bombs that were hidden inside two crowded buses in a Philippians’ ferry – Our lady of Mediatrix, exploded and killed 45 passengers). Since the sea is one of the easiest ways to approach an international territory, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under SOLAS convention chapter XI-2 developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security code – The ISPS code for the safety of ships, ports, seafarers and government agencies.
ISPS code:	Challenges: Every regulation comes with its own challenges. The ISPS code is no different and has the following concerns: Human rights are one of the biggest concerns with ISPS code as it directly affects the seafarers’ wellbeing. Shore leave has always been considered as an essential stress relief process for the ship’s crew, and due to the security threats many countries are prohibiting shore leave for seafarers. Proper implementation of ISPS code is another concern as not all the crew are trained at the shore for ship security training. It also impacts on the daily activity of crew as it comes with additional duties of security watch etc. Implementing the security level on the ship is also an additional job, which is time-consuming. The port activities are also affected when the security level rises, leading to slow down of cargo operation When the security level is at its highest level, the port stay of the ship will increase as all the cargoes are checked as compared to lower security level (1 & 2), wherein only a handful of cargoes are inspected for security reasons Some ports do not allow any cargo operations under security level 3 until the level is minimised.
ISPS Code	Advantages of ISPS Code: The ISPS aims to increase the safety and security of the ship hence minimised the risk. Better control of cargo flow, personal access. Better documentation procedure (as it has standard procedures all over). Secured working environment making it easier for seafarers and port workers.	Disadvantages of ISPS: Additional work for seafarers as more security-related tasks are added to the work routine Slow work progress when the security level rises Additional paperwork and certification requirements Increase in operating cost of the ship for ISPS implementation and increase in port costs (more port stay) if the security level is higher More administration work.
Application as per ISPS Code
ISPS Plans	Ship Security Plan (SSP): SSP which only CSO and SSO can access with secured login mentioning the duty of crew members at different security levels and the do’s and don’ts at a different type of security threats.	Ship Security Assessment(SSA): .
ISPS Management	RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

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