Mauritius is a signatory to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. The International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code was made mandatory to ships of more than 500 GT. Contracting Governments which adhere to the IMO have been complying with the ISPS Code since July 2004. This applies, of course, to Mauritius. There is a need for continuous vigilance and review of the security systems, organisational structure for the provision of security personnel, risk assessment studies and training. The Ports Act provides for the necessity of enforcing security in the Port Area and the Port Master is provided with certain powers to take appropriate actions on security matters. Other relevant national legislation includes the Police Act (1974), Prevention of Terrorism Act (2002) and the Merchant Shipping Regulations (2004).
The Port has been declared as a Restricted Area by virtue of powers conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Police Act of 1974. Earlier the Mauritius Police Force was solely responsible for port security both inland and at sea. The MPA has its own port security unit which is ISPS compliant.
Port Louis Harbour being the only port which promote international trade and economic development of the country is considered as a critical installation. Mauritius is a signatory to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. Therefore, the Port Louis Harbour is compliant to the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code since July 2004. Accordingly, the Port works at three level of security. Security Level 1 is the normal i.e. a minimum appropriate protective security measures is always maintained. At Security level 2, appropriate additional protective security measures are put in place for a period of time. Security Level 3 is exceptional i.e. further specific protective security measures are maintained for a limited period when a security incident is probable or imminent.
Some parts of the Port area have been declared as a Restricted Area by virtue of powers conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Police Act of 1974. Other relevant national legislation includes Ports Act 1998, Port (Safety and Operation) Regulation 2005 and Port Security Regulation 2021. The MPA has its own Port Security Unit which provide security services on 24hrs basis. The MPA Port Security Unit works in very close collaboration with major stakeholders including the Mauritius Police Force, National Coast Guard, the Custom Department to maintain security up to the required standard.
Mauritius is a signatory to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. The International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code was made mandatory to ships of more than 500 GT. Contracting Governments which adhere to the IMO have been complying with the ISPS Code since July 2004. This applies, of course, to Mauritius. There is a need for continuous vigilance and review of the security systems, organisational structure for the provision of security personnel, risk assessment studies and training. The Ports Act provides for the necessity of enforcing security in the Port Area and the Port Master is provided with certain powers to take appropriate actions on security matters. Other relevant national legislation includes the Police Act (1974), Prevention of Terrorism Act (2002) and the Merchant Shipping Regulations (2004).
The Port has been declared as a Restricted Area by virtue of powers conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Police Act of 1974. Earlier the Mauritius Police Force was solely responsible for port security both inland and at sea. The MPA has its own port security unit which is ISPS compliant.
Port Louis Harbour being the only port which promote international trade and economic development of the country is considered as a critical installation. Mauritius is a signatory to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. Therefore, the Port Louis Harbour is compliant to the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code since July 2004. Accordingly, the Port works at three level of security. Security Level 1 is the normal i.e. a minimum appropriate protective security measures is always maintained. At Security level 2, appropriate additional protective security measures are put in place for a period of time. Security Level 3 is exceptional i.e. further specific protective security measures are maintained for a limited period when a security incident is probable or imminent.
Some parts of the Port area have been declared as a Restricted Area by virtue of powers conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Police Act of 1974. Other relevant national legislation includes Ports Act 1998, Port (Safety and Operation) Regulation 2005 and Port Security Regulation 2021. The MPA has its own Port Security Unit which provide security services on 24hrs basis. The MPA Port Security Unit works in very close collaboration with major stakeholders including the Mauritius Police Force, National Coast Guard, the Custom Department to maintain security up to the required standard.
