Answer
A- 19 chapters, adopted dec 2002, EIF – 1 july 2004. Applies to passenger & cargo ships of 500 GT & above including High Speed crafts & Mobile offshore drilling units, as well as related port facilities engaged in Intrnntnl voyages.
- This code is implemntd through SOLAS Ch-XI-2 (special measures to enhance maritime security) - It has 2 main parts
1.Part A – Mandatory requirements related to maritime security for ships & port facilities 2.Part B – Recommendatory guidelines on how to comply with Part A’s requirements