FOCUSInternational maritime safety, security measures to learn fromBy The Manila Timeshome/Business/Maritime/International maritime safety, security measures to learn fromThe Philippines has a lot of things to learn from maritime countries that adopt security measures and plans under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). These security measures must be aligned with global safety standards such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) imposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Maritime safety and security issuesGlobal trade largely depends on shipping for the transport of tons of goods and commodities from the country of origin to destination. Industry placers face various safety and security issues that threaten maritime activities, including safety at seas, security in ports, robbery and piracy, counter terrorism, and cyber security. More efforts neededIn June 2014, the European Council adopted the European Union Maritime Security Strategy or EUMSS for the global maritime domain.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2019 19:07 UTC