![a troubling rise in International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) related detentions due to recurring non-compliance issues.](https://iims-media-library.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/29152519/isps-2.png)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has observed a troubling rise in International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) related detentions due to recurring non-compliance issues.
Specifically, deficiencies relating to control of ship access, log keeping, and frequency of security drills have been noted. These deficiencies have led to ships being detained within different Port State Control (PSC) Memoranda of Understanding. Most of these detentions were easily preventable by proper and effective implementation of the Ship Security Plan (SSP). Continue reading “Increase in deficiencies related to ISPS Code noted by Marshall Islands”