Port Blair, Jan 21 (UNI) The Port Blair Port has qualified for the prestigious ‘International Ship and Port Facility Security Code’ (ISPS) certification awarded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on 20th January, 2022.
According to sources in Andaman Administration, the ISPS qualification was confirmed by Capt RK Muduli, Deputy Nautical Advisor-cum-Surveyor-in-Charge, MMD, Port Blair after a gruelling 10 hour audit which involved Document Review, Audit of Security infrastructure, inspection of Port Control Tower, Mock Terrorist Strike, Inspection of weapons, arms, equipment, security procedures, night exercise and illumination facilities at the Port .
The ISPS Qualification is a Certificate which announces to the World Maritime Community that the Port is safe for use.