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 ‘Has the time come to review the ISPS Code?’ – a critical question posed at the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference in London today. L-R: IAPH Senior Manager: Data Collaboration, Risk & Resilience Chloe Rowland, Jeremy Greenwood, Head of Maritime Security Section at the IMO, Timothy Brown Chief, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development at the US Coast Guard, and Peter Van Parys, COO at North Sea Port and chair of the IAPH Risk & Resilience Committee.

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) – a recognised NGO at the IMO and the global voice for world ports for more than 70 years – is leading port industry efforts to ensure the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code remains fit for purpose, two decades after its introduction.

These efforts encompass a global survey of views on the ISPS Code in the port sector, detailed submissions to the IMO based on the subsequent findings, and high-level discussions at its international conference, attended by more than 700 delegates from 70 countries.

IAPH, which represents a 400-strong membership of ports and port-related businesses, believes there is a case for updated guidance that reflects modern port operations and strengthens cooperation among key stakeholders.

MSC 111 (Photo: IMO)

A global survey

Proposal for review of the Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code to address emerging transnational organized crime (MSC 112/7/1) submitted by the United States at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) urged Member States and the IMO to consider developing additional maritime security measures within existing IMO instruments, namely the ISPS Code, to better address evolving security threats.

In response to the subsequent IMO invitation for international organizations to submit relevant proposals to a future session of MSC, IAPH established a dedicated working group under its Risk & Resilience Committee, focusing on the issue of whether the ISPS Code and/or supporting guidance should be revisited.

IAPH then undertook an industry-wide survey (August–September 2026) to gauge opinion on the possible future amendment, replacement and/or development of the ISPS Code.

The findings of this IAPH survey of the global port sector provide evidence of the need to review and update the existing maritime security framework.

The survey received 181 responses from organizations including port/harbour authorities, port facility operators, terminal operators, governments/designated authorities and other maritime stakeholders. Respondents represented a broad range of port types and operating contexts.

Gaps and weaknesses

Although there was considerable variation in respondents’ individual assessments, when asked to assess the effectiveness of the current ISPS framework, the industry representative average showed a collective view of below 50% effectiveness.

Identification of the most significant weaknesses or gaps in the current ISPS framework showed a particularly strong concentration around technology and the changing nature of port operations. Cybersecurity and digitalization was identified by 83% of respondents, making it by a substantial margin the most frequently selected weakness. Emerging technologies and automation were identified by 57%.

IAPH considers that the findings reinforce the case for updated, practical and forward-looking guidance that reflects the interconnected nature of modern port operations and strengthens cooperation between governments, competent authorities and private-sector stakeholders. The full results and analysis of the survey responses can be found here.

IAPH has made a submission covering this undertaking for consideration at MSC 112 (14–18 December): Results of an IAPH ports industry survey on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (submitted with ICHCA and IHMA).

IAPH also supports proposal MSC 112/14/11, submitted to the IMO by a number of countries, for a new output to amend the 2003 ILO/IMO Code of practice on security in ports (MSC 78/26) with a view to enhancing maritime security and supporting the implementation of the ISPS Code.

An international debate

At the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference held today, Thursday 5 November, IAPH Senior Manager: Data Collaboration, Risk & Resilience Chloe Rowland moderated a plenary discussion among industry experts entitled ‘Has the time come to review the ISPS Code?’

Among a diversity of perspectives during the discussion, the panel agreed that, while the ISPS Code remains an essential foundation for maritime security, the environment in which it operates has changed significantly, and that – given their critical role in supply chain security – ports should continue to play a key role in supporting assessment of the code at a regulatory level.

Chloe and was joined by expert panellists Jeremy Greenwood, Head of Maritime Security Section at the International Maritime Organization, Timothy Brown Chief, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development at the US Coast Guard, and Peter Van Parys, COO at North Sea Port and chair of the IAPH Risk & Resilience Committee.

You can view IAPH’s recent submissions to the IMO on potential enhancements to the ISPS Code here: Results of an IAPH ports industry survey on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (submitted by IAPH, ICHCA and IHMA).

​Contact: Victor Shieh, Membership and Networks Director

Email: victor.shieh@iaphworldports.org

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A diverse mix of first-time winners and familiar names took home the prizes in an exceptional field

IAPH is delighted to announce the winners of the #IAPH2026 Sustainability Awards following a gala awards dinner at the IAPH 2026 World Ports Conference, which took place at the Natural History Museum in London, the United Kingdom.

From the 66 projects submitted, 7 ports walked away with 6 category awards and 1 special award. This year, the recipients came from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania.

In the six categories open to public vote there were inaugural wins for Dublin Port Company, Port of Los Angeles and Port Authority of Thailand, while Hamburg Port Authority (a winner in 2021 and 2022) took home its third award, and Port of Açu (2020, 2021 [2], 2024) and Port of Busan (2019, 2023, 2025) both celebrated a fourth win at the event. Indeed, this was the fourth consecutive year in which a port from the Republic of Korea secured an award, reflecting a continuing culture of sustainability and innovation.

Ports Authority of Tonga made its debut on the podium, taking home the Akiyama Award – a special award made to the highest rated project submitted by a Least Developed Country or a Small Island Developing States as evaluated by the IAPH Jury.

IAPH technical director Antonis Michail commented: “The quality of the entries we received this year exceeded all previous editions, making this arguably the most competitive year in the history of the IAPH Sustainability Awards. The winning ports can therefore consider themselves justly proud of emerging victorious in such a high-quality field. Equally, this presented a challenge to the 15 members of our expert jury who had to decide which projects should receive recognition, and to the public, who had to decide where to cast their precious votes.

“The growth of WPSP database, which has grown to 587 projects from 202 countries, shows no sign of abating – it is firmly established as the global reference framework and database for sustainability initiatives in the port and maritime sector.”

The winning Infrastructure candidate Dublin Port Company – Berth 53 Project delivers capacity and sustainability with a RoRo berth, double-tier linkspan, onshore-power readiness, and an eco-friendly open piled jetty.

​Port of Los Angeles’ Carbon Intensity Gateway, which takes the Digitalization award, combines logistics, emissions, and environmental data. This platform serves as a single source of truth for port-related emissions.

​The Hamburg Port Authority has implemented the Road Energy Production System (REPS) and wins the Climate and Energy award. The first-of-its-kind road power plant transforms port traffic into a source of renewable energy. The system scalably and efficiently harvests otherwise lost kinetic energy from passing vehicles.

​Port Authority of Thailand’s project – Klongtoey Symphony: Empowering Youth through the Harmony of Music – is a unique one and takes the Community Building award. It supports marginalized young people through musical training, building crucial life skills and creating sustainable social impact.

​Port of Açu – and it’s Water Stewardship as a Driver of Resilient Industrial Growth – takes the Environmental Care Award. The port’s Water Supply Master Plan projects water demand to 2050 and evaluates diverse supply alternatives, supporting infrastructure development and industrial expansion.

​Busan Port Authority’s Standardizing Mooring Operations project has won the Health Safety and Security Award. Its mooring safety management system has strengthened capacity, standardised operational practices, and connected policy, institutions, and field operations.

There will be further coverage of the winning projects in IAPH’s membership publication, Ports & Harbors.

Contact: Victor Shieh, Membership and Networks Director

Email: victor.shieh@iaphworldports.org

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