Marine Security Management and Control as per ISPS Code

Introduction:

Marine security management under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code provides the framework for protecting ships, port facilities, personnel, cargo, and critical maritime infrastructure against evolving security threats. It integrates maritime security governance, security risk management, ship and port facility security, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and international coordination to strengthen the resilience and continuity of maritime operations. This training program explores the ISPS Code framework, maritime security governance, security planning, risk assessment methodologies, compliance requirements, and operational security measures aligned with international maritime regulations. It provides an institutional perspective on how effective marine security management enhances regulatory compliance, strengthens security readiness, and safeguards maritime assets and operations.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze marine security management frameworks under the ISPS Code.

• Evaluate maritime security governance and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Assess security planning, risk assessment, and protective security frameworks.

• Examine security operations, emergency preparedness, and incident response systems.

• Explore practices that strengthen maritime security and port facility protection.

Target Audience:

• Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

• Company Security Officers (CSOs).

• Ship Security Officers (SSOs).

• Port and Terminal Managers.

• Maritime Security and Regulatory Professionals.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

ISPS Code and Maritime Security Governance:

• ISPS Code principles and requirements.

• International maritime security conventions.

• Maritime security governance frameworks.

• Roles and responsibilities of CSO, SSO, and PFSO.

• Maritime security regulatory environment.

Unit 2:

Security Risk Assessment and Planning:

• Maritime security risk assessment frameworks.

• Ship Security Assessment (SSA).

• Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA).

• Ship Security Plan (SSP).

• Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP).

Unit 3:

Marine Security Operations and Control:

• Security levels and protective measures.

• Access control systems.

• Restricted areas and perimeter security.

• Cargo, stores, and personnel security.

• Security monitoring and surveillance systems.

Unit 4:

Incident Management and Emergency Response:

• Maritime security incident management.

• Security reporting and communication procedures.

• Emergency preparedness frameworks.

• Security drills and exercises.

• Coordination with maritime authorities and emergency agencies.

Unit 5:

Compliance, Audits, and Maritime Security Resilience:

• ISPS Code compliance verification.

• Maritime security inspections and audits.

• Security performance indicators.

• Security culture and organizational resilience.

• Emerging developments in maritime security management.