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ABS Consulting Releases Port Security Guide
November 21, 2003
(Houston,
TX --) ABS Consulting has released
the Guide for Port Security (Guide) to help ports and port
facilities associated with ships in international service
meet the requirements of the International Ship and Port
Facility (ISPS) Code developed by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
As
security concerns continue to play a dominant role throughout
the world, ports and port facilities have been identified
as prime targets of terrorism due to their key role in
international commerce and their close proximity to large
population centers with industrial and infrastructure assets.
The IMO recently approved the ISPS Code in order help detect
and deter threats to international security.
“With
the maritime security area rapidly changing in order to
address a new generation of security needs brought about
by terrorism, our goal with the Guide is to help governments,
port authorities and port facility personnel with the knowledge
they need to understand new security requirements and take
the steps necessary to protect port assets and the vessels
using those ports,” said Chris Wiernicki, President
and COO of ABS Consulting.
“A
unique aspect of the Guide is that it addresses assessment
and planning needs for both ports and port facilities,” added
Myron Casada, co-author of the Guide and Director of Risk
and Port Security Services for ABS Consulting. “Although
the ISPS Code applies specifically to port facilities where
interfaces with ships on international voyages occur, we
find that most countries are looking to implement the ISPS
Code to address port issues at the government or port authority
level as well as port facility issues for organizations
such as terminals and docks that operate individual port
facilities.”
Highlights
from the 105-page publication, which is currently available
free of charge from ABS Consulting’s web site at
www.absconsulting.com, include:
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Information
regarding international requirements set by the IMO.
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Suggested
approaches and best practices for meeting international
security requirements.
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Guidance
for performing port and port facility security assessments.
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Port
facility security plan example.
The Guide
for Port Security will assist government, companies and
individuals to design effective port security assessments
and security plans to meet the ISPS Code implementation
date of July 1, 2004. Download
the guide now.
ABSG Consulting
Inc., marketing under ABS Consulting, (www.absconsulting.com)
provides rational engineering-based solutions that blend state-of-the-art
technology with practical loss-control measures and innovative
risk-transfer options. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ABS Consulting
is an affiliate of ABS, one of the world's largest providers of
classification services to the international marine and offshore
industries.
For more information contact:
Rebecca Rieansnider
Senior Marketing Communications Specialist - ABS Consulting
1-281-673-2948 | rrieansnider@absconsulting.com |
