ISPS

Italy delegates authority to ABS for ISPS audits

ABS will deliver audits of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) on behalf of the Italian flag administration from January 1, 2025, following an agreement signed at Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport.

As a Recognized Organization of the Italian administration, ABS will conduct statutory activities including approval of Ship Security Plans, security verifications, issuance of Interim International Ship Security Certificates and International Ship...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/italy-delegates-authority-to-abs-for-isps-audits/

Held Shipping signs service contract with KR for entire fleet

l-r: Bernhard Held, Michael Suhr(KR) and Jan Held

Held Shipping signs service contract with KR for entire fleet

Korean Register (KR) has signed a five-year agreement with German ship management company Held, to provide ISO 9001 Certification, ISM Company Audit (DOC), ISM Ship Audits (SMC) and ISPS and MLC compliance services for the company’s fleet of more than 30 vessels.

Held Shipping classed its first vessel the “Maria Francisca” IMO 9235361 with KR in 2018. Since then the trusted business...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/02/held-shipping-signs-service-contract-with-kr-for-entire-fleet/

The ISPS Code For Ships – An Essential Quick Guide

What is the ISPS Code?

ISPS or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is an essential maritime regulation for the safety and security of ships, ports, cargo and crew.

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