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title: "ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)"
description: "ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) is a security measure put into place in response to the 9/11 attacks by the IMO as part of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention."
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# ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)

ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) is a security measure put into place in response to the 9/11 attacks by the IMO as part of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.

## What is ISPS?

ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) is a security measure put into place in response to the 9/11 attacks by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) as part of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.

ISPS assigns responsibilities to governments, shipping companies, shipping personnel, and port/facility personnel to detect security threats and take preventative measures against those threats affecting ships or ports used in international trade.

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