Reflecting the issues of the day, this issue of The Motor Ship takes a look at ship and port security, in particular the ISPS Code ? its implementation and compliance, as well as relevant training, systems and technology.<\/p>\n
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We at The Motor Ship, like many others in the industry, could be<\/p>\n
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forgiven for thinking that we would perhaps, by now, be reporting that many non-compliant ports have been closed and the port state control detention of non-compliant vessels was causing considerable port<\/p>\n
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congestion. Instead, however, the lack of such incidents has meant that the author of our ISPS Code\/Security feature (see page 14) found<\/p>\n
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himself having to take a different tack on this issue.<\/p>\n
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Of course, even taking into account the number of ship owners and operators who have made every effort to comply to the ISPS Code, there are still a good number of vessels that have not made the deadline. So, what is the real reason for the lack of detained vessels? Is it because the authorities are displaying a degree of leniency and ports are turning non-compliant vessels away, effectively to return another day when they are certificated? Though maybe not as sensational (and arguably more negative) as a story based on the mass detentions that could?ve been, this is the current question that needs to be answered.<\/p>\n
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To those having to comply and gain certification, however, the<\/p>\n
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important ISPS Code-related question may be one of<\/p>\n
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cost ? of technology, security systems and training. Ship operators\/managers, who invariably shoulder the responsibility for compliance, are faced with two fundamental choices outside of the actual cost of purchasing and installing equipment. One is to entrust a consultant with the responsibility of ISPS Code certification. The other is for them to create all Ship Security Plans and train ships? captains and crews themselves.<\/p>\n
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There is no doubt that undertaking all matters of compliance and<\/p>\n
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certification in-house is far more cost-effective. As to whether getting help or going it alone in gaining certification is the best course for ship<\/p>\n
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operators\/managers, however, may be down to personal preference or maybe a matter of available budget. Either way, this is yet another<\/p>\n
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question to be answered.<\/p>\n
The Motor Ship would like to hear from all ship owners and ship<\/p>\n
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operators\/managers who would like to comment on their chosen course for gaining ISPS Code certification, or indeed and other relevant aspect.<\/p>\n
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Please contact the Editor at r.burton@highburybiz.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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