Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952:front:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 36026–38805

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 (ba) ensuring that port facility personnel are provided with adequate training in security awareness; and
 (c) performing:
 (i) the duties and responsibilities in section 17.2 of Part A of the ISPS Code; and
 (ii) any additional duties and responsibilities set out in the maritime security plan.
 (4) A port facility operator must ensure that a PFSO:
 (a) has the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of a PFSO; and
 (b) is given the training set out in the maritime security plan for the port facility operator; and
 (c) is a suitable person to access and handle security information; and
 (d) has the authority to act on instructions received from the Secretary.

1.32  Head security officer
 (1) Before requesting the Secretary to approve an offshore security plan, an offshore facility operator must designate, in writing, a person within the operator's organisation as a security officer (a head security officer or HSO) for all the operator's facilities.
 (2) An HSO may be designated by name or by reference to a position.
 (3) The duties and responsibilities of an HSO include:
 (a) answering any questions about the plan, and acting as contact officer, during the approval process; and
 (b) implementing and maintaining the plan for the facility or facilities; and
 (c) liaising with the OFSO for each facility and with OSPSOs; and
 (d) performing any additional duties and responsibilities set out in the plan.
 (4) The offshore facility operator must ensure that an HSO:
 (a) has the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of an HSO; and
 (b) is given the training set out in the plan; and
 (c) is a suitable person to access and handle security information; and
 (d) has the authority to act on instructions received from the Secretary; and
 (e) is located in Australia at a place that is not an offshore facility.
Example: For paragraph (4)(d), an HSO must have the authority to implement security directions or a change in the security level.

1.33  Offshore facility security officers
 (1) Before requesting the Secretary to approve an offshore security plan for an offshore facility, an offshore facility operator must designate, in writing, a person as security officer (an OFSO or offshore facility security officer) for the facility.
 (2) An OFSO may be designated by name or by reference to a position.
 (3) The duties and responsibilities of an OFSO include:
 (a) conducting an initial security survey of the facility and facilitating the completion of the security assessment for the security plan; and
 (b) ensuring the development and maintenance of the security plan; and
 (c) implementing the security plan; and
 (d) undertaking regular security inspections of the facility to ensure the effectiveness and adequacy of security measures;