Can a Port Authority deny entry to a ship from another country if it does not comply with the ISPS code?
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Option B: Yes
A Contracting Government, through its Port State Control, has the authority to take control measures, including denying entry or delaying a ship. This action is taken if there are clear grounds to believe the ship is not in compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
A Contracting Government, through its Port State Control, has the authority to take control measures, including denying entry or delaying a ship. This action is taken if there are clear grounds to believe the ship is not in compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD).
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