M3000-3.5.17

The ISPS Code - purpose and application

M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M3000-3.5 Legislative Requirements

This lesson covers the purpose, structure and command-level application of the ISPS Code, including Security Levels, the Ship Security Plan, the ISSC, and the Master's overriding authority under SOLAS XI-2.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.