MARITIME TRANSPORT AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES SECURITY REGULATIONS 2003

Table of Provisions

PART 1--PRELIMINARY

• 1.01 Name of Regulations
• 1.03 Interpretation
• 1.04 Purposes of these Regulations
1.05. Operators prescribed as maritime industry participants
• 1.06 Offshore service providers (Act s 10)
• 1.10 Company security officers
• 1.15 Ship security officers
• 1.20 Port security officers
• 1.25 Port facility security officers
• 1.32 Head security officer
• 1.33 Offshore facility security officers
• 1.34 Offshore service provider security officers
• 1.35 Delegation by security officers
• 1.40 Shore - based personnel and crew
• 1.45 Declarations of security
• 1.50 Security plan audits and reviews
• 1.55 Ship security records--regulated Australian ships
• 1.56 Ship security records--regulated foreign ships
• 1.60 Prohibited items
• 1.65 Weapon
• 1.70 Water - side restricted zone
• 1.72 Prescribed kinds of regulated Australian ships
• 1.75 What are not regulated Australian ships
• 1.80 What are not regulated foreign ships

PART 2--MARITIME--SECURITY LEVELS AND SECURITY DIRECTIONS

Division 2.1--Preliminary

Division 2.2--Maritime security levels

• 2.25 Notifying maritime security level 2 and 3 declarations and revocations (Act s 32)

Division 2.3--Security directions

• 2.30 Requirement for consultation
• 2.35 Giving and communicating security directions (Act s 33(5))

PART 3--MARITIME--SECURITY PLANS

Division 3.1--Preliminary

• 3.05 Common requirements for security assessments
• 3.10 Common requirements for security plan audits and reviews
• 3.11 Common requirements for maps included with maritime security plans
• 3.12 Protection of maritime security plans
• 3.15 Port operator to give information
• 3.20 Port facility operator to give information

Division 3.2--Port operators

• 3.30 General
• 3.35 Port operator details
• 3.40 Security assessments
• 3.45 Port security officer qualifications and responsibilities
• 3.50 Other personnel with security role
• 3.55 Matters that must be in plan
• 3.60 Consultation and communication
• 3.65 Maritime security level 1
• 3.70 Maritime security levels 2 and 3
• 3.75 Declarations of security
• 3.77 Land - side restricted zones
• 3.80 Water - side restricted zones
• 3.85 Ship security zones

Division 3.3--Port facility operators

• 3.100 Port facility operator details
• 3.105 Details of PSO of security regulated ports
• 3.106 Obligation to keep information current
• 3.110 Security assessments
• 3.115 PFSO qualifications and responsibilities
• 3.120 Other personnel with security role
• 3.125 Matters that must be in plan
• 3.130 Consultation
• 3.135 Maritime security level 1
• 3.140 Maritime security levels 2 and 3
• 3.145 Declarations of security
• 3.150 Land - side restricted zones
• 3.155 Cleared zones
• 3.160 Passenger ships

PART 4--SHIP--SECURITY PLANS AND ISSCS

Division 4.1--Preliminary

Division 4.2--Matters to be dealt with in ship security plan

• 4.20 Identification of ship
• 4.25 Security assessments
• 4.30 Ship operator, CSO and SSO
• 4.31 Obligation to keep information current
• 4.35 Shore - based personnel and crew with security role
• 4.40 Training
• 4.45 Matters that must be in plan
• 4.50 Maritime security level 1
• 4.55 Maritime security levels 2 and 3
• 4.60 Declarations of security
• 4.65 On - board security zones
• 4.70 Security of ship in non - ISPS Code compliant ports
• 4.75 Security of ship in exceptional circumstances
• 4.80 Pre - entry information
• 4.85 Maritime transport or offshore facility security incidents
• 4.90 Security equipment
• 4.95 On - board systems
• 4.100 Ship security records
• 4.105 Security plan audits and reviews

Division 4.3--Form of ship security plan

• 4.110 Statement about authority of master
• 4.115 Protection of plan

Division 4.4--Ship security plans--exemptions, approvals, revisions and cancellations

• 4.120 Application for exemption--prescribed requirements
• 4.125 Matters the Secretary must consider

Division 4.5--International ship security certificates

• 4.140 Applications for ISSC
• 4.145 Inspections by authorised persons
• 4.150 Application for exemption--prescribed requirements
• 4.155 Matters the Secretary must consider

PART 5--REGULATED--FOREIGN SHIPS

Division 5.1--Obligations

• 5.10 Pre - arrival information

Division 5.2--Control directions

• 5.20 Requirement for consultation
• 5.25 Giving control directions (Act s 99(7))

PART 5A--OFFSHORE--SECURITY PLANS

Division 5A.1--Preliminary

• 5A.05 Common requirements for security assessments
• 5A.10 Common requirements for security plan audits and reviews
• 5A.15 Offshore facility operator to give information
• 5A.20 Offshore service provider to give information

Division 5A.2--Offshore facility operators

• 5A.25 Offshore security plans (Act s 100H)
• 5A.30 Offshore facility operator details
• 5A.35 Details of offshore service providers
• 5A.40 Obligation to keep information current
• 5A.45 Security assessments
• 5A.50 OFSO qualifications and responsibilities
• 5A.55 Other personnel with security role
• 5A.60 Matters that must be in plan
• 5A.65 Consultation
• 5A.70 Maritime security level 1
• 5A.75 Maritime security levels 2 and 3
• 5A.80 Declarations of security
• 5A.85 Offshore facility zone
• 5A.90 Offshore water - side zone
• 5A.92 Ship security zones
Subdivision 5A.2.2--Form of plan
• 5A.95 Requirements for plans (Act s 100I)
• 5A.100 Information for offshore security plans
• 5A.105 Protection of plan

Division 5A.3--Offshore service providers

• 5A.110 Service providers to have offshore security plans (Act s 100B)
Subdivision 5A.3.2--Matters to be dealt with in plan
• 5A.115 Offshore security plans (Act s 100H)
• 5A.120 Offshore service provider details
• 5A.125 Details of other offshore industry participants
• 5A.130 Obligation to keep information current
• 5A.135 Security assessments
• 5A.140 OSPSO qualifications and responsibilities
• 5A.145 Other personnel with security role
• 5A.150 Matters that must be in plan
• 5A.155 Consultation
• 5A.160 Maritime security level 1
• 5A.165 Maritime security levels 2 and 3
• 5A.170 Declarations of security
• 5A.175 Protection of plan

PART 6--MARITIME--SECURITY ZONES

Division 6.1--Preliminary

• 6.05 Access not to be denied

Division 6.1A--Control of maritime security zones

• 6.07A Purpose of Division 6.1A
• 6.07B Definitions for Division 6.1A
• 6.07D Meaning of valid blue MSIC or valid temporary MSIC
• 6.07E Meaning of properly displaying
• 6.07F Meaning of operational need
• 6.07H Authentication of certain foreign documents
• 6.07HA Identification documents not in English must be translated
Subdivision 6.1A.2--Display of MSICs
• 6.07I Definitions for Subdivision 6.1A.2
• 6.07J Requirement to display MSIC in maritime security zones
• 6.07K Person given disqualifying notice not to enter maritime security zone
• 6.07L Offence--failure to properly escort visitor
• 6.07M Persons exempted by Secretary from requirement to hold, carry or display MSIC
• 6.07N Access by emergency personnel
Subdivision 6.1A.3--MSIC issuing bodies
• 6.07P Comptroller - General of Customs to be issuing body
• 6.07Q What an MSIC plan is
• 6.07R Issuing body to give effect to MSIC plan
• 6.07S Direction to vary MSIC plan
• 6.07T Variation of MSIC plan by issuing body
• 6.07U Inspection of issuing bodies' MSIC plan and records
• 6.07V Issuing bodies' staff
• 6.07W Revocation of authorisation for cause
• 6.07X Secretary's discretion to revoke authorisation
• 6.07Y Application by issuing body for revocation of authorisation
• 6.07ZA Responsibility for MSICs, applications and records if body ceases to be an issuing body
• 6.07ZB Transitional issuing bodies
Subdivision 6.1A.4--MSICs: issue, expiry, suspension and cancellation
• 6.08B MSICs--application
• 6.08BA Application for background check
• 6.08BB Requirements for verifying identity
• 6.08BC Alternative requirements for verifying identity
• 6.08C MSICs--issue
• 6.08CA AusCheck facility to be used when issuing MSIC
• 6.08D Issue of disqualifying notice
• 6.08E Issue of MSICs to ASIC holders
• 6.08F MSICs--application to Secretary if person has adverse criminal record
• 6.08H Persons the subject of qualified security assessments
• 6.08HA Provision of information to Secretary AGD
• 6.08I MSICs--period of issue and expiry
• 6.08J Form of blue MSICs and white MSICs
• 6.08JA Issuing body to be given copy of approved form of MSIC
• 6.08JB Issuing body may disclose details of approved form to other persons
• 6.08K Temporary MSICs
• 6.08KA Form of temporary MSICs
• 6.08L Issue of replacement MSICs
• 6.08LA Special arrangements for persons with visa extensions
• 6.08LB Obligation of applicants for, and holders of, MSICs--conviction of maritime - security - relevant offence
• 6.08LBA Obligation on issuing body notified under regulation 6.08LB
• 6.08LC Application by Secretary for background check on applicant for, or holder of, MSIC
• 6.08LCA Obligation of applicants for, and holders of, MSICs--change of name
• 6.08LD Obligation of MSIC holders issued with cards for more than 2 years--change of address
• 6.08LDA Obligation of issuing bodies--notification of change of address
• 6.08LE Suspension of MSICs--Secretary's direction
• 6.08LF Suspension of MSICs by issuing body
• 6.08LG Period of suspension of MSIC
• 6.08LH Suspension of temporary MSIC
• 6.08LI Report to Secretary of suspension of MSIC
• 6.08M Cancellation of MSICs
• 6.08MA Reinstatement of cancelled MSIC--application
• 6.08MB Reinstatement of MSIC cancelled for qualified security assessment--Secretary's decision
• 6.08MC Reinstatement of MSIC cancelled for adverse criminal record--Secretary's decision
• 6.08MD Reinstatement of MSIC subject to condition
• 6.08N Cancellation of MSICs at holder's request
• 6.08O Report to Secretary of cancellation of MSIC
• 6.08P Return of blue MSICs that have expired etc.
• 6.08Q Holder no longer needing blue MSIC
• 6.08R Notification of lost, stolen and destroyed blue MSICs
Subdivision 6.1A.5--Powers of security officers in relation to MSICs and temporary MSICs
• 6.08S Directions to show valid MSICs, temporary MSICs or other identification
Subdivision 6.1A.6--Record-keeping
• 6.08T Register of MSICs
• 6.08U Other records of issuing bodies
• 6.08V Annual reporting
Subdivision 6.1A.7--Review of decisions
• 6.08W Definitions
• 6.08X Reconsideration of decisions in relation to MSICs and related matters
• 6.08Y If Secretary makes no decision
• 6.08Z AAT review of Secretary's decisions
Subdivision 6.1A.8--Miscellaneous
• 6.09A Recovery of costs and expenses (Act ss 105, 109, 113 and 113D)

Division 6.2--Port security zones

• 6.20 Types of port security zones
• 6.25 Security barriers
Subdivision 6.2.2--Land-side restricted zones
• 6.30 Identification of zones
• 6.33 Duties of port operator
• 6.35 Duties of port facility operator
• 6.45 Offences--unauthorised entry
Subdivision 6.2.3--Cleared zones
• 6.50 Duties of port facility operator
• 6.55 Identification of zones
• 6.60 Offences--unauthorised entry
Subdivision 6.2.4--Water-side restricted zones
• 6.65 Identification of zones
• 6.70 Duties of port operator
• 6.75 Offences--unauthorised entry

Division 6.3--Ship security zones

• 6.80 Exclusion zones
• 6.85 Declaration of operation of zone
• 6.90 Identification of zones
• 6.95 Duties of port operator
• 6.96 Duties of offshore facility operator
• 6.100 Offences--unauthorised entry into ship security zone

Division 6.4--On-board security zones

• 6.105 On - board restricted areas
• 6.110 Identification of zones
• 6.115 Duties of ship operators
• 6.120 Offences--unauthorised entry

Division 6.5--Offshore security zones

• 6.125 Types of offshore security zones (Act s 113B)
Subdivision 6.5.2--Offshore facility zones
• 6.130 Identification of zones
• 6.135 Duties of offshore facility operator
• 6.140 Offences--unauthorised entry
Subdivision 6.5.3--Offshore water-side zones
• 6.145 Identification of zones
• 6.150 Duties of offshore facility operator
• 6.155 Offences--unauthorised entry

PART 7--OTHER--SECURITY MEASURES

Division 7.1--Preliminary

• 7.05 Access not to be denied

Division 7.2--Screening and clearing

• 7.20 Duties of port facility operator
• 7.25 Persons who need not be screened
• 7.27 Goods that need not be screened
• 7.28 Vehicles that need not be screened
• 7.29 Vessels that need not be screened
• 7.30 Methods, techniques and equipment to be used for screening--Secretary's notice
• 7.31 Equipment to be used for screening--no notice
• 7.33 Notice to be displayed at screening points
• 7.34 Supervision and control measures to ensure persons and baggage remain cleared
• 7.35 Offences--screening and clearing

Division 7.3--Weapons and prohibited items

• 7.39 Definition of licensed security guard for Division 7.3
• 7.40 Persons authorised to possess weapons or prohibited items in maritime security zones
• 7.45 Authorised possession of weapons or prohibited items when passing through screening points
• 7.50 Authorised carriage or possession of weapons or prohibited items on board regulated Australian ships
• 7.55 Authorisation subject to compliance with other laws

PART 8--POWERS--OF OFFICIALS

Division 8.1--Preliminary

Division 8.2--Maritime security inspectors

• 8.20A Maritime security inspectors--criteria for appointment
• 8.20 Identity cards (Act s 137(2))

Division 8.2A--Security assessment inspectors

• 8.25 Security assessment inspectors--criteria for appointment

Division 8.3--Duly authorised officers

Division 8.4--Law enforcement officers

• 8.40 Customs officers who are law enforcement officers

Division 8.5--Maritime security guards

• 8.50 Training and qualifications
• 8.55 Identity cards (Act s 162(2)(b))
Subdivision 8.5.2--Removal and disposal of vehicles and vessels from zones
• 8.57 Disposal of removed vehicles (Act s 163D)
• 8.58 Disposal of removed vessels (Act s 163E)

PART 9--REPORTING--MARITIME TRANSPORT OR OFFSHORE FACILITY SECURITY INCIDENTS

PART 10--INFORMATION---GATHERING

PART 11--ENFORCEMENT

Division 11.2--Infringement notices

• 11.05 Purpose and effect of Division
• 11.10 Definition for Division-- authorised person
• 11.15 Amount of penalty if infringement notice issued
• 11.20 Authorised persons may issue infringement notices
• 11.25 Contents of infringement notice
• 11.30 Service of infringement notices
• 11.35 Time for payment of penalty
• 11.40 Extension of time to pay penalty
• 11.45 Payment of penalty
• 11.50 Effect of payment of penalty
• 11.55 Withdrawal of infringement notice
• 11.60 Notice of withdrawal of infringement notices
• 11.65 Refund of penalty etc if infringement notice withdrawn
• 11.70 Evidence of certain matters in relation to infringement notices
• 11.75 Effect of certain admissions
• 11.80 Matter not to be taken into account in determining sentence

Division 11.6--Demerit points system

• 11.300 Purpose of Division
• 11.305 Accrual of demerit points by maritime industry participants
• 11.310 Accumulation of demerit points in respect of ships
• 11.315 Expiry of demerit points
• 11.320 Demerit points--maritime security plans
• 11.325 Demerit points--ship security plans
• 11.330 Demerit points--offshore security plans
• 11.335 Register of demerit points

PART 12--REVIEW--OF DECISIONS

• 12.01 Review of decisions by Administrative Appeals Tribunal

PART 13--MISCELLANEOUS

• 13.05 Ship security alert systems

PART 14--TRANSITIONAL--ARRANGEMENTS

• 14.01 Operation of Schedule 2
• SCHEDULE 1 Maritime-security-relevant offences
• SCHEDULE 2 Transitional arrangements