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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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