Guide to
MARITIME SECURITY
                                             and the
                                             ISPS CODE
                                             2021 Edition
                                             PRODUCT CODE:                          IB116E
                                         This Guide has been developed to consolidate
                                         existing IMO maritime security-related material
                                         into an easily read companion guide to
SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code in order to assist States in promoting maritime
security through development in the requisite legal framework, associated administrative
practices, procedures and technical and human resources.
It is intended both to assist SOLAS Contracting Governments in the implementation,
verification, compliance with, and enforcement of, the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2
and the ISPS Code.
It should also serve as an aid and reference for those engaged in delivering capacity-building
activities in the field of maritime security.
 This second edition of the Guide incorporates guidance approved by the Maritime Safety
 Committee on the development of maritime security legislation as well as maritime cyber
 risk management, and includes updated sources for further information to support the
 implementation of the ISPS Code.
                          Also available as Electronic Edition: KB116E
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