As a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States, and the increased risk of terrorist attacks worldwide on December 12, 2002 IMO adopted security measures for ships and ports called the ISPS Code.

The regulations promulgated by IMO in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code require shipping companies to conduct a Ship Security Assessment, and based on that , implement a Security Plan and procedures that require flag state approval by 1 July 2004. 

Counting with an experienced staff in maritime security, Marconsult is in the best position to help you meet these requirements by doing the following.

• Identify possible threats that may affect your ships

• Conduct a threat assessment based on these threats

• Evaluate existing security condition

• Recommend security measures in order to minimize your ships risk

• Prepare a Ships Security Plan that meets the requirements of the ISPS Code

• Conduct compliance verifications on existing Ship Security Plans

Marconsult is also capable of conducting the necessary training for your personnel in order to comply with the necessary requirements of the IMO Code

• Ship Security Officers qualification course

• Company Security Officers Course

• Port Facility Security Officers Course

• ISPS Code Familiarization Course