ISPS
Legislative framework
The principal legislative provisions for the security of vessels and the port facilities that serve them are the ISPS Code, EU Regulation 725/2004, Law 3622/2007, Law 2960/2001, Presidential Decree 56/2004, the Public Maritime Law Code (????), and a series of ministerial decisions and circulars from the competent authorities. These set out the obligations of those involved in the transport chain and the penalties in the event of non-compliance. In addition, the provisions on Free Zones apply within the port facility area.
Our services
Port Facility Security Plans
Our organisation, through its authorised Consultants, Reviews, Revises and Develops Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP) and undertakes to submit them for approval by the Competent Authority in accordance with national legislation and international regulations.
Port Facility Security Assessments
Our organisation, through its authorised Consultants, Reviews, Revises and Develops Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA) and undertakes to submit them for approval by the Competent Authority in accordance with national legislation and international regulations.
Audit Preparation
Our organisation, through its authorised Consultants, Prepares operationally and functionally those port facilities subject to the ISPS Code for audits by the competent authorities, in which measures are applied as a result of studies and support services provided by representatives of the European Community.
Support Services
Our organisation, through its authorised Consultants, provides services as Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) in accordance with current legislation.
Essential security requirements
The collection and assessment of information regarding security threats and the exchange of that information with interested contracting states and authorities.
Ensuring communication protocols for vessels and port facilities.
The prevention of unauthorised access to vessels, port facilities and their restricted access zones.
The prevention of unauthorised weapons, incendiary devices or explosives being brought on board vessels or into port facilities.
The provision of alarm signalling means for security threats or security incidents.
The existence of security plans for vessels and port facilities based on security assessments.
The conduct of training, drills and exercises to ensure familiarity with security plans and procedures.
The Port Facility Security Assessment and Port Facility Security Plan (PFSA–PFSP) are developed for the port facility in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2, Part A, of the International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities from Unlawful Acts (ISPS Code) and the related SOLAS amendments recently adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The guidelines of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have also been taken into account.
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