Guernsey Harbours is required to operate in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is enforced locally through the Security of Ship and Port Facilities (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2004.
The ISPS Code requires a port facility to implement a comprehensive list of security measures. Such measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensuring the performance of all port facility security duties.
- Controlling access to the port facility.
- Monitoring the port facility, including anchoring and berthing area(s).
- Monitoring the Restricted Area to ensure that only authorised persons have access.
- Supervising the handling of ship's stores.
- Ensuring that security communication is readily available.