Hong Kong port enforces ISPS rules

Hong Kong port enforces ISPS rules    The Marine Department of Hong Kong said all 31 port facilities in Hong Kong will be in full compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security code of the International Maritime Organization before July 1, when it becomes effective in all IMO member countries.
   In Hong Kong, the 31 port facilities under the code include the container terminals, oil depots, power stations, cruise and ferry terminals and the buoys and anchorages. The port facility security plan of the buoys and anchorages was approved Thursday, bringing the number of approved facilities to 24.
   The Merchant Shipping (Security of Ships and Port Facilities) Ordinance 2004 was enacted at the Hong Kong Legislative Council Wednesday to implement the International Ship and Port Facility Security code. The Marine Department of Hong Kong said the legislation would empower the director of marine to require Hong Kong-registered ships and port facilities in Hong Kong to implement relevant security measures and impose security control measures on foreign ships visiting the port of Hong Kong.