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ISPS Code Guide

Ship and port facility security — the three security levels, who's responsible for what, and how the Declaration of Security and SSAS actually work.

General guidance only. Your ship's Ship Security Plan (SSP) is confidential and takes precedence over this general overview — this guide is deliberately non-specific about sensitive security procedures.
Security Level 1 — Normal

The default level, maintained at all times. Minimum appropriate protective security measures — controlled access, monitoring, and standard security awareness.

Security Level 2 — Heightened

Additional protective security measures maintained for a period as a result of heightened risk of a security incident — increased monitoring, more restrictive access control, additional patrols.

Security Level 3 — Exceptional

Further specific protective security measures maintained for a limited period when a security incident is probable or imminent — the highest level, involving the most restrictive measures.

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