Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations
Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations, Second Edition tackles evolving threats like political instability, piracy, terrorism and cyber attacks. It provides a detailed overview on complying with SOLAS and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements, offering guidance on managing and mitigating security threats.
Key features include a model ship security plan, a sample two-year security drill schedule, templates for communication with seafarers' designated contacts and resources for threat and risk assessments. With practical information on operating in high-risk areas, managing cyber risks and handling stowaways, this guide is invaluable for masters, security officers, port personnel and anyone interested in global trade security.
The second edition of Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations addresses the shifting threats faced by the shipping industry today, from political instability and piracy to terrorism and cyber attacks. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex landscape of maritime security with confidence.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview on complying with SOLAS and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code statutory requirements, offering guidance on managing and mitigating security threats. References to trusted and new security resources are collected in one place, including the latest Best Management Practices for Maritime Security (BMP), Maritime Industry Security Threat Overview (MISTO) and more.
Maritime Security also provides practical information on operating in areas of war and war-like risk, managing maritime cyber risks, and handling stowaways and rescues at sea. With a model ship security plan, a sample two-year security drill schedule, templates for communication with seafarers? designated contacts, and resources for threat and risk assessments, this book is an invaluable tool for masters, company security officers, ship security officers, port facility security officers and administrations. It also serves as a useful entry point to the subject for anyone with an interest in maintaining the security of global trade.
ICS
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing shipowners and operators in all sectors and trades. ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.
Established in 1921, ICS is concerned with all technical, legal, employment affairs and policy issues that may affect international shipping.
ICS represents shipowners with the various intergovernmental regulatory bodies that impact on shipping, including the International Maritime Organization.
ICS also develops best practices and guidance, including a wide range of publications and free resources that are used by ship operators globally.
https://www.ics-shipping.org/about-ics/
Witherbys
Witherbys titles are developed using scripts developed by technical experts that are peer reviewed within work groups. Typically, they seek to improve understanding of the regulations, recommendations and guidelines issued by Industry.
Witherbys staff have significant expertise in the fields of navigation and hazardous cargoes as well as in the presentation of complex subjects in a graphic and easy to understand manner.