Common use of OBJECTIVES Clause in Contracts

OBJECTIVES. The objectives of this Code are: .1 to establish an international framework involving co-operation between Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security inci- dents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade; .2 to establish the respective roles and re- sponsibilities of the Contracting Govern- ments, Government agencies, local admini- strations and the shipping and port indus- tries, at the national and international level for ensuring maritime security; .3 to ensure the early and efficient collec- tion and exchange of security-related in- formation; .4 to provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels; and .5 to ensure confidence that adequate and proportionate maritime security measures are in place.