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Posted in General Air Cargo Security Articles, General News	Tagged air cargo security, benefits, civil aviation regulations, known cargo, known consignors, Part 108, Professional Aviation Services, regulated agent, screening, secure supply chain, security, south africa	Jan·04
Revised Regulations with regards to Aviation Security – what you need to know
The 14th Amendment to the Civil Aviation Regulations was published on the 28th October to be effective 30 days from date of publication, download the amendment here:
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The revisions to the Part 108, Part 109 and Part 110 Regulations and Technical Standards that have been in the works since 2012 passed the final benchmark on the 12th June 2015.
The Regulations will now go to the Minister for signature before becoming law and the Technical Standards will go to the Director of Civil Aviation for signature.
1. High Risk Cargo and the security measures relating to High Risk Cargo are clearly set out;
2. All Regulated Agents and Known Consignors to apply cyber security measures
3. Procedures for Transfer and Transit cargo set out;
4. Changes to Exempted Cargo, in particular that human remains are no longer exempt;
5. Regulated Agents no longer have to screen 10% of cargo from Known Consignors;
6. Known Consignors no longer function on the basis of a relationship with a Regulated Agent only, each Known Consignor now requires a Security Manual and is free to deal with any Regulated Agent;
7. Training for the personnel of Regulated Agents and Screeners is no longer under Part 108 all security training is now under Part 109;
8. Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training as we knew it under Part 108 has been replaced by Aviation Security Awareness Training under Part 109 and the scope of people requiring training has been dramatically increased;
9. Screeners now require 10 days training plus 1 day X-Ray machine familiarisation training plus 10 days On The Job Training per screening method that they will use;
10. Screener Supervisors must be qualified Screeners before undergoing an additional 5 days of Supervisor training;
11. Security Managers, Designated Officials and Deputy Designated Officials require 5 days training.
These are some highlights, we are available if you need further details on any of the above and on the possible implications for your business.
The changes to Part 108 and security measures have long since been introduced into most security programs these should not cause any problems at all and should be welcomed as they are very good for cargo security.
Probably the most contentious issue from these Regulations will no doubt be the length of training for Screeners and Supervisors of Screeners. In the cargo world training required goes up dramatically.
We fully support these changes, remember that Screeners ensure your safety and the safety of all who fly, do you really want a poorly trained individual who has been given the minimum possible training screening the cargo under your seat?
We need to have world class training and certification, period. No debate, no if or buts, no excuses or debates about time and expense, this is a security issue not an economic debate.
Even the much vaunted TSA has challenges, they recently failed 97% of routine security tests.
Posted in News on SA Regulations	Tagged aviation, cargo, designated officials, known consignors, Part 108, Part 109, regulated agents, regulations, screening, security, training	Jul·01
Posted in Publications	Tagged air cargo security, caa, cargo, dangerous goods regulations, known cargo, newsletter, Part 108	Apr·29
The space between vigilance and paranoia
The security of air cargo has lagged behind stringent baggage and passenger security, a massive flaw in the armour of airline security. 80 % of air cargo worldwide lands up on passenger aircraft. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has devised, in consultation with air carriers, forwarding and security organisations and governments, a system of checks, balances, procedures and requirements summarised together in Annexure 17 to the Chicago convention on International Civil Aviation (safeguarding International Civil Aviation against acts of unlawful interference) which is the mechanism devised to enhance air cargo security.
In South Africa the Regulations required to comply with ICAO Annexure 17 have been incorporated into the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997 under Part 108 of the Regulations by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
The essence of the Regulations is that cargo from a known, and validated, source (consignors) passing through known and validated agents, and certified as such, may be accepted by air carriers as Known Cargo which then requires no further security, apart from random checks. If cargo does not qualify as Known Cargo delays, and the formidable risk of rejection of liability claims in the event of an incident, will be the consequence.
The SACAA Technical Standards, together with the Regulations, forms the foundation upon which the security procedures, measures and training may be formulated and introduced. The technologies that have been implemented covering the carrying of weapons and other dangerous articles in passenger’s carry on baggage is meaningful and a forceful deterrent against the introduction of explosive and dangerous articles. However, this technology is questionable when applied to air cargo which consists of thousands of different shapes, sizes and differing materials often combining these materials.
It is indisputable that there is no single, technical or other practical, security control applied to air cargo that is infallible and that will not be able to be bypassed by a determined terrorist. ICAO have therefore devised this integrated system that involves all the segments of the supply conduit line from the consignor, or sender, through the hands of the forwarding or courier agent, the air carrier or handling agent, ramp handling agent and those responsible for loading the aircraft. In this way every entity becomes an active participant in air cargo security not only creating a secure conduit but also creating an audit trail which, in itself, is a tactic of deterrence.
Personnel employed at, and along, all stages of the conduit, must all undergo Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training (and in certain specific cases formal training) as well as background checks including criminal checks. The premises of each of the control entities in the chain must be audited and made secure. Procedures set out in Air Cargo Security manuals, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority, dictate operational procedures.
Cargo having passed through the process becomes Known Cargo. If Unknown Cargo is presented to a forwarding, courier agent or air carrier it must be made known by applying one, or more, of the security controls that are recommended in the Part 108 Technical Standards. It is vital, and indeed a moral obligation that all parties involved in the movement of cargo must apply on-going vigilance and co-operation from consignor to aircraft. Aviation safety is an absolute. It is not the quest for zero defect. It IS zero defect (with acknowledgement to Professor Johann Coetzee). This must be the standard that is applied at all times. Compromise or complacency must not be tolerated. The lives of innocent people could well depend on the quality of participation of all those that are involved in the movement of air cargo.
The Lockerbie disaster required an explosive device the size of a man’s fist to tragically affect the lives of hundreds of people. Binary explosives are the combination of two inert chemicals which, when combined even in small quantities, cause a powerful explosion using a low temperature detonator, these are unlikely to be detected by technical means.
It is almost a foregone conclusion that unless there is on-going and active stimulation of Part 108 measures, this potential complacency will set in. This will be balanced by the forwarding, or courier, agents having to appoint specifically trained Designated Officials who are responsible to the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure that the measures are implemented and are on-going. These Designated Officials are also responsible to ensure that the senders of cargo (consignors) implement and continue to apply the Part 108 security measures. The Civil Aviation Inspectorate, formed for this specific purpose, will also play a major role in the on-going vigilance required.
Liability insurance underwriters will certainly take a dim view of non compliance with these measures, which create a real possibility of claims being repudiated, and we should all be aware that claims involving passenger aircraft may well run to hundreds of millions of USD.
The silver lining is that these measures will increase general logistics security and help to deter fraud. Article by Rob Garbett, Managing Director of Professional Aviation Services.
Posted in General Air Cargo Security Articles	Tagged air cargo security, aviation safety, designated officials, known cargo, logistics, Part 108, passenger aircraft, Professional Aviation Services	Oct·28
High Security Cargo Systems
The security of your cargo is off critical importance, not only to minimize loss and shrinkage but to ensure that the very best preventative measures are in place to prevent the introduction of illegal, dangerous and prohibited items into your cargo.
Professional Risk has the answer, the ProSecure suite of security products for cargo.
The ProSecure suite consists of the following:
A Pallet Sock that covers the cargo and seals the pallet sock to the pallet to prevent the introduction of contraband or illegal items and prevents theft and stock losses;
An WIST RFID tracker that enables real time tracking of your consignment, alerts you to tampering with your cargo and puts you in control of the security of your consignment at all times;
A high security steel mesh lined Pallet Sock is available that makes the Pallet Sock cut and slash resistant ideal for high value cargo such as cell phones, laptops, cosmetics;
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The Pallet Sock is accepted by the South African Civil Aviation Authority as Tamper Evident packaging under the Part 108 regulations relating to air cargo security.
The impact of this on your security packaging cost can be significant for consolidations and consignments with a common destination only ONE Pallet Sock, Known Cargo label and seal would be required instead of a label and seal for each box on a pallet.
For full product features and specifications:
The ProSecure Difference
Professional Risk and asset Management are air cargo security specialists with a focus on all aspects of the security of your cargo and systems, compliance with Part 108 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
We invite you to view our presentation for details on compliance with Part 108.
In addition Professional Risk is a South African Civil Aviation Authority accredited Training Institution for all security and Dangerous Goods training.
We are also a TETA (Transport Education Training Authority) Service Provider (TETA 11-175).
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Posted in Products	Tagged air cargo security, pallet sock, Part 108, product, security, training	Aug·26