Security Notice Sign

Security Notice Sign for ISPS Compliance Areas

A security notice sign is used to display general security information required under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, typically posted at gangways, port facility entrances and access control points where crew, visitors and port personnel need to see current security requirements at a glance. This sign, referenced under IMPA 33.3138 and ISSA 47.531.38, is a standard fixture on vessels and port facilities operating under an approved Ship or Port Facility Security Plan.

Supplied in a 600x400mm format, the security notice sign is sized to be read clearly from a short distance at an access point, making it suitable for posting at the top of a gangway, at a facility entrance, or on a security office door where crew and visitors are expected to take note of current restrictions or reporting requirements before proceeding further.

As a security-focused sign rather than a lifesaving pictogram, this product uses standard non-luminous marine-grade vinyl rather than photoluminescent material, since it does not need to remain visible during a power failure or fire event in the way lifesaving appliance signage does.

Where a Security Notice Sign Is Displayed

Under the ISPS Code, vessels and port facilities are required to control and monitor access, and a security notice sign supports this by giving anyone approaching the gangway or facility boundary a clear, visible reminder of current security obligations. Common placement includes the head of the gangway, the entrance to a restricted port facility area, and security checkpoints where identification or authorisation needs to be presented.

Because ISPS security levels and specific requirements can change between port calls, a security notice sign is often used alongside other access control measures, such as a manned checkpoint or barrier, rather than as a standalone control. It reinforces what crew and visitors are told verbally, giving a consistent visual reference point at the exact location where access decisions are made.

Mounting Format Options

This security notice sign is available as a self-adhesive label for a flat gangway housing or door surface, or as a rigid panel for mounting on a stanchion, barrier, or exterior frame exposed to weather and handling at a facility entrance. Operators managing multiple access points often specify the rigid panel for its durability at an exposed gangway head, while interior security office postings typically use the self-adhesive label.

Material, Format and Compliance Context

This security notice sign is produced on durable, non-luminous marine-grade vinyl, built to withstand exposure at an exterior gangway or facility entrance, including sun, salt spray and regular handling. The 600x400mm size keeps text and any accompanying pictogram legible from a normal approach distance, which matters at a checkpoint where people need to read and act on the notice without stopping to move closer.

Vinyl is available in Class C or Class D grade, allowing the sign to be matched to the specification already used elsewhere on the vessel or facility. Security signage of this kind sits within the standardised graphical symbol framework addressed by ISO 24409, which supports consistent, internationally recognisable signage across ships and port facilities regardless of the local language spoken at a given port. For related access control and security signage, see our full ISPA Signs category, covering the range of ISPS Code signage used across vessels and port facilities.