This Code of Practice, developed jointly by the International Labour Office (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), provides useful guidelines to help reduce the risk to ports from threats posed by unlawful acts. This code offers a valuable framework for formulating and implementing security strategies and identifying potential risks to a port's security and is intended to promote a common approach to port security amongst member states. It outlines security roles, tasks and measures to deter, detect and respond to unlawful acts against ports serving international traffic and maritime operations, and may also form the basis for security strategy in domestic ports. The vital issues of security awareness and training are also addressed.