This document legally incorporates the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) by reference, making it binding for all US citizens and residents. The ISPS sets security standards for ships and port facilities as defined by the International Maritime Organization. Failure to comply with the ISPS may result in criminal penalties being applied. The document was incorporated by the Executive Director of the Office of the Federal Register in Washington D.C. under the authority granted by parts of the US Code and Code of Federal Regulations.
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IMO. ISPS CODE - 2003
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
Contracting governments to the SOLAS Convention finalised the text of the preventative maritime security regime at a Diplomatic Conference held at the IMO's Headquarters in London from 9 to 13 December 2002. The Conference adopted the tacit acceptance procedures established in SOLAS to ensure that the maritime security measures would be accepted internationally by 1 January 2004, and in force six months later (ie. by 1 July 2004)
This document legally incorporates the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) by reference, making it binding for all US citizens and residents. The ISPS sets security standards for ships and port facilities as defined by the International Maritime Organization. Failure to comply with the ISPS may result in criminal penalties being applied. The document was incorporated by the Executive Director of the Office of the Federal Register in Washington D.C. under the authority granted by parts of the US Code and Code of Federal Regulations.
This document legally incorporates the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) by reference, making it binding for all US citizens and residents. The ISPS sets security standards for ships and port facilities as defined by the International Maritime Organization. Failure to comply with the ISPS may result in criminal penalties being applied. The document was incorporated by the Executive Director of the Office of the Federal Register in Washington D.C. under the authority granted by parts of the US Code and Code of Federal Regulations.
By the Authority Vested By Part 5 of the United States Code 552(a) and Part 1 of the Code of Regulations 51 the attached document has been duly INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE and shall be considered legally binding upon all citizens and residents of the United States of America. HEED THIS NOTICE: Criminal penalties may apply for noncompliance.
e Document Name: IMO ISPS: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
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