A few days ago, we talked about the ship’s emergency alarms and how bombastic, disturbing, and noisy they are. It should be that way since it’s an alert system. In case something terrible happens, everyone on board knows what to do. So here’s something to blow your mind. We also have another kind...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/ship-security-alert-system-the-silent-alarm/
The IB’s InfoSHIP quality for Finbeta Chemical Tankers
The Italian Shipping company Finbeta, headquartered in Savona, has chosen the IB’ software solution InfoSHIP Quality for its chemical and product tankers fleet.
InfoSHIP Quality is a module of the InfoSHIP suite, designed to manage and prevent, among others, risks relating to the safety of the ship and crew, such as casualtes and accidents/injuries.
This system allows to always be perfectly on line with the international...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/01/the-ibs-infoship-quality-for-finbeta-chemical-tankers/
What is ISPS Code? ISPS Code or the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is a collection of guidelines for the security of the ship her crew, cargo and the port facility. Regulations require vessels to enforce the provisions of this code wherever they may be- at sea or in port. The...
Although piracy follows a downward trend in the last decade, the threat of sailing in high risk areas still poses a psychological burden for crews. After the 9/11 attacks that changed the world, IMO requires every ship above 500 GT sailing the world’s oceans to have a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) to enhance security. Have you ever wondered what this system is and how it works?
https://safety4sea.com/cm-do-you-know-what-a-ship-security-alert-system-is/
The Ministry of Communications in the state of Kuwait’s issued a Ministry Resolution increasing the ISPS level for all poets within Kuwait to ISPS L2. Although many incidents had been occurred before, the 9/11 attack in United States triggered the development of ISPS Code.
Following a review, Kuwait resulted to:
Security level at all Kuwait ports is raised from Level 1 to Level 2 (ISPS code)
In order to get to the conclusions above, the Minister of State for Services Affairs reviewed the...
During its meeting in London on 15-19 July, the Council of the IMO condemned the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman, with IMO Secretary General urging all Member States to shed efforts to ensure maritime security in the region.
The Council namely emphasised the need for flag States and shipowners and operators to review the maritime security plans for their ships and implement necessary measures to address the heighted security risk to ships operating...
https://safety4sea.com/imo-condemns-tanker-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz/
The sea is a very vulnerable place with easy access to terrorist and pirate attacks, as there are not any boarders or limits to the activities taking place at the ocean and open seas, thus mariners face a big threat even if they operate at ports or onboard vessels. As an act to defeat one of the most challenging dangers of nowadays, IMO, under SOLAS Convention Chapter XI-2, developed the International Ship and Port Facility Code – the ISPS Code, a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-security-measures-a-brief-review-of-isps-code-implementation/
IMO’s Secretary-General Kitack Lim
International Maritime Organization – 13 June 2019, 15:56 BST
IMO Secretary-General speaks out on suspected tanker attacks
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has condemned the suspected attacks on two tankers off the coast of Oman that occurred earlier on Thursday (13 June).
Speaking during the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 101st session at IMO Headquarters in London, Secretary-General Lim said:
“These suspected attacks, coupled with the attacks in the UAE last...
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.
The biggest challenge the world is facing today is fighting terrorism. There have been many events in the history lately involving terrorist attacks in different parts of the world in different forms. But the most gruesome of all – September 11 terrorist attack on the twin towers (World Trade Centre) proved that the...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-law/the-isps-code-for-ships-a-quick-guide/