It is not an objective of ISO 20858:2007 to set requirements for a contracting Government
or designated authority in designating a recognized security organization, or to impose the use of an outside service provider or other third parties to perform the marine port facility security assessment or security plan if the port facility personnel possess the expertise outlined in the specification. Ship operators may be informed that marine port facilities
that use this document meet an industry-determined level of compliance with the ISPS Code.