Maritime Security

In December 2002, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) got together at a Diplomatic conference held in London between Governments who are the signatories to the “SOLAS” Convention, to adopt the ISPS Code.

The Aim and objective of this ISPS Code is to establish an International framework involving cooperation between Government, Government Agencies, local Administration and the Shipping and Port Industries to detect and deter acts of terrorism which threatens security in the Maritime Transport sector.

The Belize Port Authority is the designated Authority on behalf of the Government. All the Port facilities in Belize met the deadline for the ISPS (July 1, 2004) and all remain in compliance with the Code.

Port Facilities