Tag: ISPS Code

IMO adopted the revised Procedures for Port State Control on 5th of December 2025 under Resolution A.1206(34).

During the recent IMO III Sub-Committee, guidance on remote surveys, ISM audits, and ISPS verifications was finalized, and items related to the Industrial Personnel (IP) Code were added to the harmonized survey guidelines.

The IMO Sub-committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) met in London from 21 - 25 July 2025 for its 11th session where various issues were discussed. 

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has drawn attention to ongoing and escalating prevalence of commercial vessels being used to transport illicit drugs, particularly from South America.

Kenya held a legal review workshop with the support of IMO, to strengthen its maritime security legal framework.

All persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship required to comply with the ISPS Code shall receive security familiarization training from the Ship Security Officer (SSO) or an equally qualified individual before being assigned any shipboard duties.

A recent Marine Notice issued by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) describes the requirements for special purpose ships (SPS), highlights that the SPS Code remains non-mandatory, and defines who qualifies as Special Personnel on board.

The NorthStandard Club warns to avoid for the time being the ports situated in the South of Lebanon such as Sidon, Tyre, Jieh and Zahrani oil terminals and provides updates on the ports that are now operating normally and safely (security level 1).

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has observed a troubling rise in ISPS Code-related detentions due to recurring non-compliance issues.

The IMO Sub-committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 10th session was held from 22 to 26 July 2024, where various issues were discussed.