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Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 87
Objectives 87 (1) If a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility handles cargo, security procedures in relation to cargo handling shall be established in their respective security plans for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to their operations, in order to (a) deter and detect tampering; (b) prevent cargo that is not meant for carriage from being accepted and stored on the ferry or in the ferry facility; (c) identify cargo that is approved for loading onto the ferry; (d) control inventory at points of access to the ferry; and (e) inspect cargo for dangerous substances and devices, by one or more of the following means: (i) visual examination, (ii) physical examination, (iii) the use of detection devices such as scanners, (iv) the use of canines. Domestic ferry facility (2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1), cargo handling procedures shall be established in the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, in order to (a) identify cargo that is accepted for temporary storage in a restricted area while awaiting loading or pickup; (b) release cargo only to the carrier specified in the cargo documentation; (c) coordinate with shippers and other persons responsible for cargo; (d) create, update and maintain a continuous inventory of certain dangerous cargoes, from their receipt to their delivery in the ferry facility, that sets out the locations in which they are stored; and (e) check the documentation of cargo entering the ferry facility. Arrangements with shippers (3) The ferry security officer or the ferry facility security officer may, with the agreement of the operator and, if applicable, the port security officer, make arrangements with shippers or other persons responsible for cargo in relation to off-site inspection, sealing, scheduling, supporting documentation, and similar matters. The ferry security officer or the ferry facility security officer shall inform the operator and, if applicable, the port security officer, of any arrangement.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 88
Domestic ferry facility 88 If a domestic ferry facility handles cargo, security procedures for the handling of cargo at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) verifying that cargo, containers and cargo transport units entering the ferry facility match the invoice or other cargo documentation; (b) inspecting cargo, containers, cargo transport units and cargo storage areas in the ferry facility before and during cargo handling operations to detect evidence of tampering; and (c) examining seals and other methods used to detect evidence of tampering when cargo, containers, or cargo transport units enter the ferry facility or are stored there.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 89
Domestic ferry facility 89 If a domestic ferry facility handles cargo, additional security procedures for the handling of cargo at MARSEC level 2 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) intensifying inspections to ensure that only documented cargo enters the ferry facility; (b) increasing the frequency and detail of examinations of seals and other methods used to prevent tampering; (c) segregating inbound cargo, outbound cargo and ships’ stores; (d) increasing the frequency and intensity of visual and physical inspections; and (e) limiting the number of locations where certain dangerous cargoes, if any, are stored.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 90
Domestic ferry facility 90 If a domestic ferry facility handles cargo, additional security procedures for the handling of cargo at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) confirming the inventory and location of certain dangerous cargoes in the ferry facility; (b) suspending cargo movements or cargo operations in all or part of the ferry facility; and (c) cooperating with emergency response providers, vessels or marine facilities.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 91
Objectives 91 (1) Security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers shall be established in the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry and the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to the operations of the ferry or the ferry facility, in order to (a) inspect ships’ stores for package integrity; (b) prevent ships’ stores from being accepted without inspection; (c) prevent tampering; and (d) prevent ships’ stores and bunkers from being accepted without being ordered. Standing procedures (2) If a domestic ferry routinely interfaces with the same domestic ferry facility, the security plan in respect of the ferry may establish standing procedures involving the ferry, its suppliers, and the ferry facility regarding the notification and timing of deliveries, and their documentation.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 92
Domestic ferry 92 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) conducting a random inspection of ships’ stores before they are accepted; (b) verifying that ships’ stores and bunkers match the order before being brought on board or being bunkered; and (c) immediately securing ships’ stores following delivery. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) coordinating with ferry operators that are inspecting ships’ stores; (b) requiring advance notification of the delivery of ships’ stores or bunkers, including a list of the stores or bunkers, driver information and the licence plate number of the delivery vehicle; (c) conducting random inspections of delivery vehicles; and (d) controlling the movement of delivery vehicles in the ferry facility.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 93
Domestic ferry 93 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 2 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) intensifying the inspection of ships’ stores; and (b) inspecting ships’ stores before they are received on board. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 2 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) coordinating with ferry operators that are inspecting ships’ stores more intensively; (b) verifying that ships’ stores and bunkers match the invoice or other documentation before they enter the ferry facility; (c) escorting delivery vehicles in the ferry facility; and (d) restricting or prohibiting the entry of ships’ stores and bunkers that will not leave the ferry facility within the period set out in the invoice or other documentation.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 94
Domestic ferry 94 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) conducting more intensive inspections of ships’ stores; and (b) restricting or suspending the handling of ships’ stores and bunkers or refusing to accept them on board. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) restricting or suspending the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers; and (b) refusing to accept ships’ stores and bunkers at the ferry facility.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 95
Objective 95 (1) Security procedures shall be established for all MARSEC levels in the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry and the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility, as appropriate to their operations, to continuously monitor the ferry or the ferry facility, the area surrounding it, all restricted areas and all interfaces, through a combination of lighting, watchkeepers, security guards, deck watches, automatic intrusion detection devices, surveillance equipment and waterborne patrols. Lighting (2) The following shall be considered when establishing the appropriate level and location of lighting: (a) domestic ferry and domestic ferry facility personnel shall be able to detect activities on and around the ferry and the ferry facility, on both the shoreside and the waterside; (b) the lighting shall facilitate the identification of persons at access points; (c) the lighting may be provided through coordination between the ferry and the ferry facility and, if applicable, the port administration; and (d) in the case of a ferry, when lighting is necessary for a ferry that is under way, the lighting shall be the maximum available that is consistent with safe navigation, taking into account the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 . Coordination of procedures (3) Security procedures for monitoring may be coordinated between a domestic ferry and a domestic ferry facility and, if applicable, a port administration.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 96
Domestic ferry 96 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) conducting emergency searches of the ferry; (b) identifying and fixing any system failure and any malfunction of monitoring equipment; (c) continually monitoring any automatic intrusion detection device; and (d) lighting the deck and the ferry access points sufficiently during the period between sunset and sunrise and during periods of limited visibility to allow the visual identification of persons seeking to board the ferry. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility in accordance with the requirements in section 95 .
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 97
Domestic ferry 97 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 2 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) increasing the frequency and detail of security patrols; (b) increasing the coverage and intensity of lighting; (c) using, or increasing the use of, security and surveillance equipment; (d) assigning additional personnel as security lookouts; and (e) coordinating monitoring by means of foot, vehicle or waterborne patrols, if they are provided by a ferry facility or a port administration. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 2 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) increasing the coverage and intensity of lighting and surveillance equipment, including through the provision of additional lighting and surveillance; (b) increasing the frequency of foot, vehicle or waterborne patrols; and (c) assigning additional security personnel to monitoring and patrols.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 98
Domestic ferry 98 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) cooperating with emergency response providers, marine facilities and port administrations; (b) turning on all the lights on the ferry and in its vicinity; (c) utilizing all surveillance equipment capable of recording activities on the ferry or in its vicinity; (d) maximizing the recording time of the surveillance equipment; (e) conducting an underwater inspection of the hull; and (f) taking measures to deter underwater access to the hull, including slow revolutions of the ferry’s propellers. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for monitoring at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) turning on all the lights at the ferry facility and in its vicinity; (b) activating all surveillance equipment capable of recording; (c) maximizing the recording time of the surveillance equipment; and (d) conducting underwater inspection of the wharves, docks or other similar works.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 99
Objectives 99 Security procedures for responding to security threats, security breaches or security incidents on a domestic ferry and at a domestic ferry facility shall be established in their respective security plans for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to the operations of the ferry or the ferry facility, in order to (a) maintain critical ferry, ferry facility and interface operations by (i) prohibiting entry into the affected area, (ii) denying access to the ferry or the ferry facility, except to persons responding to the security threat, security breach or security incident, (iii) implementing the appropriate MARSEC level security procedures throughout the ferry or the ferry facility, (iv) stopping cargo-handling operations, if any, and (v) notifying shoreside authorities, or other ferries, vessels or marine facilities of the security threat, security breach or security incident; (b) evacuate the ferry or the ferry facility in case of security threats, security breaches or security incidents; (c) report to the Minister, without undue delay, any security threats, security breaches or security incidents; (d) brief ferry or ferry facility personnel on potential security threats and the need for vigilance and their assistance in reporting suspicious persons, objects or activities; and (e) suspend non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 100
Objectives 100 Security drills and security exercises shall test the proficiency of domestic ferry personnel and domestic ferry facility personnel in carrying out their assigned security responsibilities at all MARSEC levels and the effective implementation of the respective security plans of the ferry or the ferry facility, and shall enable the ferry security officer or the ferry facility security officer to identify any related security deficiencies that need to be rectified.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 101
Frequency of drills 101 (1) The operator of a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility shall ensure that a security drill is conducted at least once every three months except when the ferry or the ferry facility is out of service, in which case a drill shall be conducted within one week after the ferry or the ferry facility is back in service. Separate or coordinated drills (2) Domestic ferries and domestic ferry facilities may hold separate or coordinated drills. Concurrent drills (3) A security drill may be conducted with another drill, if appropriate. Security plan elements tested (4) Security drills shall test individual elements of the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility including responses to security threats, security breaches and security incidents, and shall take into account, in respect of the ferry or the ferry facility, the types of operations, personnel changes and other relevant circumstances. Equivalency (5) A documented response to a security incident is considered equivalent to a security drill.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 102
Frequency of exercises 102 (1) Security exercises shall be conducted at least once every calendar year, with not more than 18 months between them. Types of exercises (2) Security exercises may be (a) full-scale; (b) a tabletop simulation or seminar; or (c) combined with other appropriate exercises. Objectives of exercises (3) Security exercises (a) shall test the relevant security plan, and shall include the substantial and active participation of all personnel having security responsibilities; (b) may include, depending on the scope and the nature of the exercises, the participation of government authorities or personnel from other vessels, marine facilities or port administrations having security responsibilities; (c) may involve only a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility, or may be part of a cooperative program to test the security plan of another vessel, marine facility or port; and (d) shall test, at a minimum, elements of coordination, resource availability and response, and the communication and notification procedures. Implementation of higher MARSEC level (4) If a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility is involved in the implementation of MARSEC level 2 or MARSEC level 3 following a security incident, the implementation of the MARSEC level is equivalent to a security exercise.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 103
Contents of records 103 (1) A ferry security officer and a ferry facility security officer shall each keep the following records in relation to their respective responsibilities: (a) details of security training, including the date, duration and description, and the names of the participants; (b) details of security drills and security exercises, including the date and description, the names of the participants and any best practices or lessons learned that might improve the security plan; (c) details of security threats, security breaches and security incidents, including the date, time, location and description, the response, and the person to whom they were reported; (d) records of changes in the MARSEC level, including the date, the time that notification was received, and the time of compliance with the requirements of the new level; (e) records of the maintenance, calibration and testing of equipment used for security, including the date and time of the activity and the equipment involved; (f) for each annual audit of the security plan, a letter certifying the date on which the audit was completed; (g) a copy of the security assessment in respect of the domestic ferry or the domestic ferry facility and details of each periodic review of the assessment, including the date on which it was conducted and its findings; (h) a copy of the approved security plan in respect of the ferry or the ferry facility and details of each periodic review of the plan, including the date on which it was conducted, its findings and any recommended amendments to the plan; (i) the security documentation issued in respect of the ferry or the ferry facility; (j) details of each amendment to the approved security plan in respect of the ferry or the ferry facility, including the date of the approval and implementation of the amendment; (k) a list, by name or by position, of the personnel of the ferry or the ferry facility having security responsibilities; and (l) records of inspections, including the dates on which they were conducted. Records management (2) Subject to subsection (3), a ferry security officer and a ferry facility security officer shall ensure that the records set out in subsection (1) in relation to their respective responsibilities are (a) kept for at least two years after the date on which they are made; (b) made available to the Minister upon request; (c) protected from unauthorized access or disclosure; and (d) protected from deletion, destruction and revision. Period for keeping security plans (3) The ferry security officer and the ferry facility security officer shall ensure that copies of the security assessment and the approved security plan in respect of the domestic ferry or the domestic ferry facility are kept for at least two years after the date of expiry of the plan. Disclosure prohibited (4) No person shall disclose security information contained in the records referred to in subsection (1), in the security assessments or in the security plans unless the disclosure is for the purpose of complying with these Regulations.
Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 104
Obligation before an interface 104 (1) Before an interface occurs between a domestic ferry and a domestic ferry facility, the operator of the ferry and the operator of the ferry facility shall each ensure that the ferry or the ferry facility is operated in compliance with the MARSEC level in effect. Obligations of master of domestic ferry (2) When notified of an increase in the MARSEC level at a domestic ferry facility with which a domestic ferry is about to interface, the master of the ferry shall (a) ensure that the ferry complies with the higher MARSEC level without undue delay; (b) report any implementation difficulties to the Minister as soon as possible; and (c) brief all ferry personnel on identified security threats, emphasizing reporting procedures and stressing the need for increased vigilance. Obligations of domestic ferry facility operator (3) When notified of an increase in the MARSEC level on a domestic ferry with which a domestic ferry facility is about to interface, the operator of the ferry facility shall (a) ensure that the ferry facility complies with the higher MARSEC level without undue delay; (b) report any implementation difficulties to the Minister as soon as possible; and (c) brief all ferry facility personnel on identified security threats, emphasizing reporting procedures and stressing the need for increased vigilance. Coordination with port administration (4) If the domestic ferry facility referred to in subsection (3) is within a port, the operator of the domestic ferry and the operator of the ferry facility shall also coordinate with the port administration.