Security Management Systems

As part of the 2nd Ports EMS/SMS Assistance Project, four port authorities are implementing Security Management Systems (SMS).  An SMS is a set of plan-do-check-act based processes, similar in general structure to an ISO 14001-based EMS, for managing Ports’ security risks and legal requirements. This approach helps ports identify vulnerabilities, establish action plans and ensure continuous monitoring and measuring – all done in coordination with a Port’s strategic objectives and legal requirements (e.g., Marine Transportation Act, 33 CFR).  Implementation activities are guided by the ISO 28000 Specification for Security Management Systems for the Supply Chain draft Standard.

US Ports Set Sail for ISO/PAS 28000 - Article written by GETF Technical Experts Faith Leavitt and Steve Wassersug, published in ISO Focus July/August 2006.