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Domestic Ferries Security Regulations — 66
Necessary skills 66 (1) The persons conducting or providing information for a security assessment in respect of a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility shall have the skills necessary to evaluate the security of the ferry or the ferry facility, as the case may be, including knowledge in the following areas: (a) current security threats and patterns; (b) the detection and recognition of weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and other dangerous substances and devices; (c) the recognition of the characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; (d) techniques that might be used to violate security procedures or to circumvent security procedures, equipment or systems; (e) methods used to cause a security incident; (f) the effects of dangerous substances and devices on vessels and their equipment, structures and essential services; (g) the security requirements of the ferry or the ferry facility; (h) interface practices; (i) emergency preparedness and response, and contingency planning; (j) physical security requirements; (k) radio and telecommunications systems, including computer systems and networks; (l) in the case of the security assessment of a ferry, marine engineering, and in the case of the security assessment of a ferry facility, marine or civil engineering; (m) other elements that might, if damaged or used illicitly, pose a risk to people, property or operations; and (n) ferry and ferry facility operations. Expert assistance (2) The persons referred to in subsection (1) may draw upon external expert assistance in relation to the areas listed in that subsection.
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Required elements 67 A security assessment shall address the following elements: (a) physical security; (b) structural integrity; (c) personnel protection systems; (d) operational procedures that might impact on security; (e) radio and telecommunications systems, including computer systems and networks; and (f) utilities and relevant transportation support infrastructure.
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Objectives 68 A ferry security officer and a ferry facility security officer shall ensure that an on-site security assessment is conducted that examines and evaluates protective measures, procedures and operations in effect at a domestic ferry or a domestic ferry facility, as the case may be, in order to (a) ensure the performance of all security duties; (b) control access through the use of identification systems or through other means; (c) control the embarkation of personnel and other persons and their goods, including personal effects, vehicles and baggage, whether accompanied or unaccompanied; (d) supervise the handling of cargo, if any, and the delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers; (e) monitor restricted areas to ensure that only authorized persons have access to them; (f) monitor the deck areas and the areas adjacent to the ferry; and (g) ensure that the security communication systems, information and equipment are readily available.
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jacent to the ferry facility that might be exploited during or for an attack; (l) current security procedures relating to utilities and other services; (m) any deficiency identified during drills or exercises; (n) any deficiencies identified during daily operations, or following incidents or alerts, reports of security concerns, the application of control measures or audits; and (o) the structural integrity of the ferry facility.
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Content of report 70 A security assessment report shall be written in English or French and shall contain (a) a summary of how the on-site security assessment was conducted; (b) details of existing security procedures and operations; (c) a description of each vulnerability found during the security assessment; (d) a description of the security procedures to be used to address each vulnerability; (e) a list of the essential operations that it is important to protect; and (f) possible security threats to those operations.
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Requirement to establish security plan 71 (1) A security plan shall be established in respect of each domestic ferry and each domestic ferry facility. Content of security plan (2) The security plan shall (a) be written in English or French; (b) state the name of the operator; (c) be based on the findings of the security assessment; (d) address each vulnerability identified in the security assessment; and (e) state procedures for cooperating with emergency response personnel at all MARSEC levels. Structure and presentation of security plan (3) A security plan shall include the following individual sections and, if the plan does not list the sections in the following order, it shall contain a table of contents that identifies the location of the sections: (a) organizational structure for security; (b) personnel training; (c) drills and exercises; (d) records and documentation; (e) response to a change in the MARSEC level; (f) procedures for an interface; (g) communications; (h) maintenance of security systems and equipment; (i) security procedures for access control; (j) security procedures for restricted areas; (k) security procedures for handling cargo, if any; (l) security procedures for delivery of ships’ stores and bunkers; (m) security procedures for monitoring; (n) procedures for security threats, security breaches and security incidents; (o) security assessment summary; and (p) security plan audits and amendments.
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Required elements 72 A security plan shall address the following: (a) procedures for the prevention of unauthorized access; (b) procedures for the establishment and identification of restricted areas, for controlling access to those areas, and respecting any security equipment or systems for those areas; (c) security of information relating to record keeping and referred to in section 103 ; (d) procedures for embarking and disembarking passengers and for loading and unloading vehicles, cargo, if any, and ships’ stores and bunkers; (e) procedures for monitoring the domestic ferry and domestic ferry facility, including restricted areas and the areas adjacent to them; (f) procedures for responding to security threats, security breaches and security incidents, including provisions for maintaining critical operations; (g) procedures for evacuation in case of security threats, security breaches or security incidents; (h) procedures for reporting security threats, security breaches and security incidents to local law enforcement agencies, to the Minister and, if applicable, to the port administration; (i) procedures for responding to any security measures formulated by the Minister and, in the case of a domestic ferry, any directions issued by the Minister in respect of a specific security threat, including changes in the MARSEC level; (j) duties of personnel assigned security responsibilities and of other personnel with respect to security-related matters; (k) communications; (l) procedures for training, drills, and exercises associated with the security plan; (m) procedures for interfacing at all MARSEC levels; (n) procedures for the periodic review of the plan and for updating it; (o) procedures to ensure the inspection, testing, calibration and maintenance of any security equipment; (p) the frequency of the testing or calibration of any security equipment; (q) the frequency of inspections; (r) procedures for securing non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations; and (s) any other security procedures at each MARSEC level, if applicable.
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Security officer and master 73 A security plan in respect of a domestic ferry shall (a) identify the ferry security officer by name or, if they hold another position, by position, and provide 24-hour contact information for the officer; and (b) specify that the ferry’s master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to the security of the ferry and to request the assistance of the ferry operator or the Minister when necessary.
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Security officer 74 A security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility shall identify the ferry facility security officer by name or, if they hold another position, by position, and provide 24-hour contact information for the officer.
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Objectives 75 (1) Security procedures for controlling access to a domestic ferry and a domestic ferry facility shall be established in their respective security plans for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to their operations, in order to (a) prevent persons from introducing unauthorized weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and other dangerous substances and devices on the ferry or at the ferry facility; (b) secure weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and other dangerous substances and devices that are authorized to be on the ferry or at the ferry facility; (c) verify the identity of ferry personnel, ferry facility personnel and any other authorized personnel; (d) indicate the frequency of access controls, particularly if they are carried out on a random or occasional basis; (e) verify that passengers have valid tickets; and (f) ensure that unattended goods do not pose an immediate threat to marine security. Domestic ferry (2) In the case of a domestic ferry, (a) security procedures shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to its operations, to control access to ladders, access gangways, access ramps, access doors, side scuttles, windows and ports, hatches, mooring lines, anchor chains and hoisting gear; and (b) at all MARSEC levels, the ferry security officer shall, after any period during which the ferry was unattended, ensure that security sweeps are performed in order to confirm the absence of security threats or dangerous substances or devices before the ferry gets under way. Domestic ferry facility (3) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, security procedures shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility for all MARSEC levels, as appropriate to its operations, to identify (a) the locations at which restrictions or prohibitions preventing unauthorized access are to be applied; and (b) the types of restrictions or prohibitions to be applied and the means of applying them.
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Domestic ferry 76 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, security procedures for access control at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) searching selected areas before passengers embark; (b) securing all non-passenger areas; and (c) at least one of the following methods: (i) conducting security patrols, (ii) using additional closed-circuit video cameras to monitor passenger areas, vehicles and baggage. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, security procedures for access control at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) appropriate access controls for restricted areas; (b) identification of access points that must be secured or guarded to prevent unauthorized access; and (c) methods to prevent unauthorized access to the ferry facility and to restricted areas.
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Domestic ferry 77 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for access control 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 the security procedures set out in subsection 76 (1); and (b) increasing the frequency of the security sweeps referred to in paragraph 75 (2)(b). Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for access control 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 frequency and detail of the security procedures set out in subsection 76 (2); (b) assigning additional personnel to guard access points and to patrol the perimeter of the ferry facility to deter unauthorized access; (c) limiting the number of access points to the ferry facility by closing and securing some access points and providing physical barriers to impede movement through the remaining access points; and (d) coordinating the deterrence of waterside access to the domestic ferry in liaison with the ferry facility or a port administration.
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Domestic ferry 78 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for access control at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) increasing the frequency of MARSEC level 2 security procedures; (b) preparing for a full or partial search of the ferry; (c) cooperating with emergency response personnel, other vessels and marine facilities; (d) limiting access to the ferry to a single, controlled access point; (e) granting access only to emergency response personnel responding to a security incident or security threat; (f) suspending embarkation or disembarkation activities; (g) suspending cargo operations, if any; (h) moving the ferry; and (i) evacuating the ferry. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for access control at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) preparing for a full or partial search of the ferry facility; (b) cooperating with emergency response personnel, vessels and other marine facilities; (c) granting access only to emergency response personnel responding to a security incident or security threat; (d) suspending access to the ferry facility; (e) suspending cargo operations, if any; (f) restricting pedestrian or vehicular movement on the grounds of the ferry facility; (g) increasing monitoring at the ferry facility; and (h) evacuating the ferry facility.
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Designation 79 (1) Restricted areas on a domestic ferry and at a domestic ferry facility shall be designated for all MARSEC levels in their respective security plans, as appropriate to their operations, in order to (a) prevent or deter unauthorized access; (b) protect the ferry or the ferry facility, including security areas, security and surveillance equipment and systems, and persons authorized to be on the ferry or at the ferry facility; and (c) protect cargo, if any, ships’ stores and bunkers from tampering. Signs (2) The operator shall post, at each restricted area access point and on each security barrier, signs that identify each restricted area and state that entry is restricted to authorized persons.
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Security plan in respect of the domestic ferry 80 (1) In a security plan in respect of a domestic ferry, the following shall be established as restricted areas: (a) the navigation bridge, machinery spaces, and other control stations; (b) spaces containing the central controls for security and surveillance equipment and systems, and for the lighting system; (c) spaces containing ventilation and air-conditioning systems, and other similar spaces; (d) access points for potable water tanks, pumps and manifolds; (e) spaces containing dangerous goods or hazardous substances; (f) spaces containing cargo pumps and their controls; (g) cargo spaces, if any, and spaces containing ships’ stores; (h) crew accommodations, if any; and (i) any other spaces or areas vital to the security of the ferry. Domestic ferry facility security plan (2) In a security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility, the following shall be established as restricted areas: (a) areas on land where ferries interface with the ferry facility, including passenger areas, if any; (b) areas in which security-sensitive information is kept, including cargo documentation, if any; (c) areas containing the central controls for security and surveillance equipment and systems, and for the central lighting system; (d) areas containing the ferry facility’s critical infrastructure, including (i) water supplies, (ii) telecommunications, (iii) electrical systems, and (iv) access points for ventilation and air-conditioning systems; (e) areas in the ferry facility where it is reasonable to restrict access to vehicles and persons; and (f) areas designated for the loading, unloading or storage of cargo, if any, and ships’ stores.
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Conditions for entering and remaining 81 (1) Subject to subsection (4), no person shall enter or remain in a restricted area unless they are (a) the holder of a restricted area pass; (b) a person being escorted by the holder of a restricted area pass; (c) a security inspector designated under subsection 22(1) of the Act who is on duty; (d) a federal, provincial or municipal government employee who requires access to the area in the performance of their duties; or (e) a provider of emergency services who requires access to the area for the protection and preservation of life or property. Holder of restricted area pass (2) The holder of a restricted area pass who escorts another person in a restricted area in accordance with paragraph (1)(b) shall remain with the person or ensure that another holder of a restricted area pass acts as the escort. Person escorted (3) A person being escorted in a restricted area in accordance with paragraph (1)(b) shall remain with the escort while in the restricted area. Passenger exception (4) A passenger may enter and remain in a restricted area identified by the operator as a passenger area if the passenger is in possession of a valid ticket.
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Restriction on access 82 No person shall provide another person with access to a restricted area or assistance in entering a restricted area unless the person accessing the restricted area is authorized to do so under section 81 .
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Access rules 83 The security plan in respect of a domestic ferry and the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility shall contain security procedures for restricted areas, as appropriate to the operations of the ferry or the ferry facility, in order to (a) identify persons authorized to have access to those areas; (b) determine the conditions under which a person being escorted in accordance with paragraph 81 (1)(b) is authorized to have access to those areas; (c) define the extent of any restricted area; (d) establish the times when access restrictions apply; and (e) clearly mark restricted areas.
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Domestic ferry 84 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, security procedures for restricted areas at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) locking or securing access points; (b) monitoring and using surveillance equipment; (c) using security guards or patrols; and (d) using automatic intrusion detection devices to alert ferry personnel to unauthorized access. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, security procedures for restricted areas at MARSEC level 1 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) limiting access to authorized personnel; (b) securing all access points not actively used and providing physical barriers to impede movement through the remaining access points; (c) controlling access to restricted areas; (d) checking the identification and authorization of persons and vehicles seeking access; (e) patrolling or monitoring the perimeter of restricted areas; (f) using security personnel, automatic intrusion detection devices, surveillance equipment or surveillance systems to detect any unauthorized access into or movement in restricted areas; (g) directing the parking, loading and unloading of vehicles in restricted areas; (h) controlling the movement and storage of cargo, if any, ships’ stores, and bunkers; and (i) designating restricted areas for performing inspections of cargo, if any, and ships’ stores that are awaiting loading. Temporary restricted area (3) The security plan in respect of a domestic ferry facility shall include a requirement that, if a temporary restricted area is designated, a security sweep of it shall be conducted both before and after it is designated.
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Domestic ferry 85 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for restricted areas 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 intensity of monitoring and access control in restricted areas; (b) establishing restricted areas adjacent to access points; (c) continuously monitoring each area using surveillance equipment; and (d) the assignment of additional personnel to guard or patrol each area. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for restricted areas 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 frequency and intensity of monitoring and access control in restricted areas; (b) enhancing the effectiveness of the physical barriers surrounding restricted areas by the use of patrols or automatic intrusion detection devices; (c) reducing the number of access points for restricted areas and enhancing the controls applied at the remaining access points; (d) restricting the parking of vehicles adjacent to ferries; (e) reducing access to restricted areas, and movements and storage in those areas; (f) using surveillance equipment that records and monitors continuously; (g) increasing the number and frequency of security patrols, including the use of waterborne patrols; and (h) establishing areas adjacent to restricted areas and restricting access to those areas.
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Domestic ferry 86 (1) In the case of a domestic ferry, additional security procedures for restricted areas at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) establishing of additional restricted areas on the ferry in proximity to the location of a security incident or the presumed location of a security threat; and (b) searching restricted areas as part of a security sweep of the ferry. Domestic ferry facility (2) In the case of a domestic ferry facility, additional security procedures for restricted areas at MARSEC level 3 shall be established in the security plan in respect of the ferry facility, as appropriate to its operations, including (a) designating additional restricted areas; (b) prohibiting access to restricted areas; and (c) searching restricted areas as part of a security sweep of all or part of the ferry facility.