Security - ISPS

The International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS) was initiated as a result of the September 11. attacks in 2001. New regulations to prevent acts of terrorism at sea were adopted. ISPS consists of security measures for both ships and port facilities.

Requirements for ships

Before calling at the Port of Oslo, the following information is required;

1. Information on the latest 10 ports of arrival
2. A copy of the ship's "International Ship Security Certificate" (ISSC) on first call
3. The ship's "Continous Synopsis Record" (CSR)
4. Passenger list
5. Crew list
6. In case of crew changes; list of new crew
7. List of visitors on board during the port stay
8. Detailed list of companies expected to deliver commodities and/or services during the ship's stay

A minimum requirement is information on 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

The information is to be e-mailed to: security@port.oslo.no or faxed to +47 23 49 27 64.

Maritime security contact; security@port.oslo.no or Tel +47 23 49 26 50 (24 hour service).

Requirements for crew

Crew wishing to go ashore must bring:

• Shore pass issued/stamped by the ship's agent or by the Port of Oslo.
• Personal identification documents with photo.

Declaration of Security (DoS)

Completion of a DoS is required when;

• The ship is operating at an other security level than the port facility or another ship it is interfacing with
• There has been a security threat or a security incident involving the ship or involving the port facility
• The ship is at a port which is not required to have and implement an approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP), or the ship is conducting ship to ship activity not required to have and implement an approved Ship Security Plan (SSP)

A ship requesting a Dos must apply to the Port of Oslobefore calling at port: security@port.oslo.no or fax +47 23 49 27 64 containing the necessary information/documentation on the above mentioned.

the vessel is charged for the expenses related to the DoS.