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Maritime Safety

ISPS

Security level

  • Security level of Pohang Port : Level 1
  • Security level of Korean vessels : Level 1

    * Security level settings (Level 1 : Normal, Level 2 : Alert, Level 3 : Emergency)

Foreign vessels subject to the ISPS Code must notify authorities 24 hours prior to port entry

  • Use PORT-MIS to notify electronically through the computer system
    • Notify when entering domestic port from a foreign port only
    • Vessel must notify relevant departments in emergency port entry cases due to urgent issues such as the death of crewmen
  • Relevant departments
    • Seafarers, Maritime Affairs and Safety Division [Tel +82-54-245-1524, Fax +82-54-242-1326]

Reminders for employees of port facilities

  • All employees must wear their entry pass' at all times when entering and exiting the port
  • Employees working at the port must wear vests
  • All employees must park their vehicles at designated parking lots
  • All employees must cooperate with inspection and search requests by personnel on-duty at gates (private security) when entering and exiting the port

Background of the ISPS Code

  • Following the 9.11 terrorist attack in the US, IMO decided to pursue measures to enhance maritime security at the 22nd annual general meeting (November 2001)
  • The International Ship and Port facility Security Code (draft) was prepared based on discussions by experts (February~September 2002)
    • Establishment of SOLAS Chapter 11-2 (Safety of Life at Sea) and the ISPS Code
  • ISPS Code selected by IMO at the diplomatic conference (February 12, 2002 / enforced on July 1, 2004)
    * ISPS Code : International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities

Overview of the ISPS Code

  • Structure : Preface, Part A, Part B
    • Part A : regulations under SOLAS Convention Chapter 11-2 and relevant mandatory requirements
    • Part B : A guide to regulations under SOLAS Convention Chapter 11-2 and the ISPS Code Part A which stipulates compulsory factors to be considered when applying relevant regulations
  • Stipulates mandatory items the government and shipping companies must implement to prevent actions that undermine the safety of vessels, passengers (crewmen), cargo and port facilities
    • Vessels must obtain SSP approval and pass security assessment, and carry its International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) at all times
    • Ports must conduct security assessments and establish·implement security plans

Key contents

Key contents
Classification Key items Subject
Vessel
(includes the company)
  • Designate and train vessels and security executive for the company
  • Prepare ship security evaluation report and plan
  • Operate with International Ship Security Certificate (5 years) in possession
  • Install ship security device
  • Passenger vessels engaged in international voyages
  • Cargo vessels with total water displacement of 500 tons or more
  • Mobile floating structures
Port facilities
  • Designate security executive for the port
  • Prepare port facility security evaluation report and plan
  • Install and operate security equipment
  • Ports used by vessels engaged in international voyages
Government
  • Conduct security evaluations and issue certificates for domestic vessels
  • Educate and train security executives of companies and vessels
  • Appropriate port facility certificate (5 year)
  • Make IMO notifications related to security issues for vessels and port facilities
  • Conduct security inspection for foreign vessels
  • Regional Offices

Legislative basis

  • Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) Chapter 11-1, 11-2
  • International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port facilities (ISPS Code)
  • Act on security of ships for international voyage and port facilities (enforced on February 15, 2008)