Considering the growing concern towards the potential international illicit acts, like terrorism, sabotage and other violent acts, the IMO (International Maritime Organization) Security Committee proposed and the Diplomatic Conference of December 2002 adopted the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) and also the consequent changes of SOLAS Convention according to the European Union regulation CE725/2004 regarding the imperative reinforcement of Ship and Port Facilities Protection.

LISNAVE, by applying the legislation, established a security policy for the shipyard, regarding the implementation of measures in order to reinforce the security of people and materials of its clients and its own shipyard.

The main measures are:

• Designation of the Port Facility Security Officer - PFSO - with global responsibility in matter of shipyard security.

• Definition of a Security Plan approved by the competent authority, allowing the establishment of operational and physical security measures for normal security level and additional measures that the shipyard must take in order to start working at a higher security level, in consequence of a Port Authority decision.

• Definition of Security Plan maintenance by proper internal audits.

• Definition of co-operation and communication channels with the authorities.

This policy also promotes the personal training and perception for the security questions regarding surveillance and protection.