Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (Text with EEA relevance)

• 15.4Those involved in a PFSA should be able to draw upon expert assistance in relation to: .1knowledge of current security threats and patterns; .2recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; .3recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; .4techniques used to circumvent security measures; .5methods used to cause a security incident; .6effects of explosives on structures and port facility services; .7port facility security; .8port business practices; .9contingency planning, emergency preparedness and response; .10physical security measures, e.g. fences; .11radio and telecommunications systems, including computer systems and networks; .12transport and civil engineering; and .13ship and port operations.

Identification and evaluation of important assets and infrastructure it is important to protect

• 15.5The identification and evaluation of important assets and infrastructure is a process through which the relative importance of structures and installations to the functioning of the port facility can be established. This identification and evaluation process is important because it provides a basis for focusing mitigation strategies on those assets and structures which it is more important to protect from a security incident. This process should take into account potential loss of life, the economic significance of the port, symbolic value, and the presence of Government installations.

• 15.6Identification and evaluation of assets and infrastructure should be used to prioritise their relative importance for protection. The primary concern should be avoidance of death or injury. It is also important to consider whether the port facility, structure or installation can continue to function without the asset, and the extent to which rapid re-establishment of normal functioning is possible.

• 15.7Assets and infrastructure that should be considered important to protect may include: .1accesses, entrances, approaches, and anchorages, manoeuvring and berthing areas; .2cargo facilities, terminals, storage areas, and cargo handling equipment; .3systems such as electrical distribution systems, radio and telecommunication systems and computer systems and networks; .4port vessel traffic management systems and aids to navigation; .5power plants, cargo transfer piping, and water supplies; .6bridges, railways, roads; .7port service vessels, including pilot boats, tugs, lighters, etc.; .8security and surveillance equipment and systems; and .9the waters adjacent to the port facility.

• 15.8The clear identification of assets and infrastructure is essential to the evaluation of the port facility's security requirements, the prioritisation of protective measures, and decisions concerning the allocation of resources to better protect the port facility. The process may involve consultation with the relevant authorities relating to structures adjacent to the port facility which could cause damage within the facility or be used for the purpose of causing damage to the facility or for illicit observation of the facility or for diverting attention.

Identification of the possible threats to the assets and infrastructure and the likelihood of their occurrence, in order to establish and prioritise security measures

• 15.9Possible acts that could threaten the security of assets and infrastructure, and the methods of carrying out those acts, should be identified to evaluate the vulnerability of a given asset or location to a security incident, and to establish and prioritise security requirements to enable planning and resource allocations. Identification and evaluation of each potential act and its method should be based on various factors, including threat assessments by Government agencies. By identifying and assessing threats, those conducting the assessment do not have to rely on worst-case scenarios to guide planning and resource allocations.

• 15.10The PFSA should include an assessment undertaken in consultation with the relevant national security organisations to determine: .1any particular aspects of the port facility, including the vessel traffic using the facility, which make it likely to be the target of an attack; .2the likely consequences in terms of loss of life, damage to property and economic disruption, including disruption to transport systems, of an attack on, or at, the port facility; .3the capability and intent of those likely to mount such an attack; and .4the possible type, or types, of attack, producing an overall assessment of the level of risk against which security measures have to be developed.

• 15.11The PFSA should consider all possible threats, which may include the following types of security incidents: .1damage to, or destruction of, the port facility or of the ship, e.g. by explosive devices, arson, sabotage or vandalism; .2hijacking or seizure of the ship or of persons on board; .3tampering with cargo, essential ship equipment or systems or ship's stores; .4unauthorised access or use, including presence of stowaways; .5smuggling weapons or equipment, including weapons of mass destruction; .6use of the ship to carry those intending to cause a security incident and their equipment; .7use of the ship itself as a weapon or as a means to cause damage or destruction; .8blockage of port entrances, locks, approaches, etc.; and .9nuclear, biological and chemical attack.

• 15.12The process should involve consultation with the relevant authorities relating to structures adjacent to the port facility which could cause damage within the facility or be used for the purpose of causing damage to the facility or for illicit observation of the facility or for diverting attention.

Identification, selection, and prioritisation of countermeasures and procedural changes and their level of effectiveness in reducing vulnerability

• 15.13The identification and prioritisation of countermeasures is designed to ensure that the most effective security measures are employed to reduce the vulnerability of a port facility or ship/port interface to the possible threats.

• 15.14Security measures should be selected on the basis of factors such as whether they reduce the probability of an attack and should be evaluated using information that includes: .1security surveys, inspections and audits; .2consultation with port facility owners and operators, and owners/operators of adjacent structures if appropriate; .3historical information on security incidents; and .4operations within the port facility.

Identification of vulnerabilities

• 15.15Identification of vulnerabilities in physical structures, personnel protection systems, processes, or other areas that may lead to a security incident can be used to establish options to eliminate or mitigate those vulnerabilities. For example, an analysis might reveal vulnerabilities in a port facility's security systems or unprotected infrastructure such as water supplies, bridges, etc. that could be resolved through physical measures, e.g. permanent barriers, alarms, surveillance equipment, etc.

• 15.16Identification of vulnerabilities should include consideration of: .1water-side and shore-side access to the port facility and ships berthing at the facility; .2structural integrity of the piers, facilities, and associated structures; .3existing security measures and procedures, including identification systems; .4existing security measures and procedures relating to port services and utilities; .5measures to protect radio and telecommunication equipment, port services and utilities, including computer systems and networks; .6adjacent areas that may be exploited during, or for, an attack; .7existing agreements with private security companies providing water-side/shore-side security services; .8any conflicting policies between safety and security measures and procedures; .9any conflicting port facility and security duty assignments; .10any enforcement and personnel constraints; .11any deficiencies identified during training and drills; and .12any deficiencies identified during daily operation, following incidents or alerts, the report of security concerns, the exercise of control measures, audits, etc.

16. PORT FACILITY SECURITY PLAN

General

• 16.1Preparation of the port facility security plan (PFSP) is the responsibility of the port facility security officer (PFSO). While the PFSO need not necessarily personally undertake all the duties associated with the post, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that they are properly performed remains with the individual PFSO.

• 16.2The content of each individual PFSP should vary depending on the particular circumstances of the port facility, or facilities, it covers. The port facility security assessment (PFSA) will have identified the particular features of the port facility, and of the potential security risks, that have led to the need to appoint a PFSO and to prepare a PFSP. The preparation of the PFSP will require these features, and other local or national security considerations, to be addressed in the PFSP and for appropriate security measures to be established so as to minimise the likelihood of a breach of security and the consequences of potential risks. Contracting Governments may prepare advice on the preparation and content of a PFSP.

• 16.3All PFSPs should: .1detail the security organisation of the port facility; .2detail the organisation's links with other relevant authorities and the necessary communication systems to allow the effective continuous operation of the organisation and its links with others, including ships in port; .3detail the basic security level 1 measures, both operational and physical, that will be in place; .4detail the additional security measures that will allow the port facility to progress without delay to security level 2 and, when necessary, to security level 3; .5provide for regular review, or audit, of the PFSP and for its amendment in response to experience or changing circumstances; and .6detail reporting procedures to the appropriate Contracting Government's contact points.

• 16.4Preparation of an effective PFSP will rest on a thorough assessment of all issues that relate to the security of the port facility, including, in particular, a thorough appreciation of the physical and operational characteristics of the individual port facility.

• 16.5Contracting Governments should approve the PFSPs of the port facilities under their jurisdiction. Contracting Governments should develop procedures to assess the continuing effectiveness of each PFSP and may require amendment of the PFSP prior to its initial approval or subsequent to its approval. The PFSP should make provision for the retention of records of security incidents and threats, reviews, audits, training, drills and exercises as evidence of compliance with those requirements.

• 16.6The security measures included in the PFSP should be in place within a reasonable period of the PFSP's approval and the PFSP should establish when each measure will be in place. If there is likely to be any delay in their provision, this should be discussed with the Contracting Government responsible for approval of the PFSP and satisfactory alternative temporary security measures that provide an equivalent level of security should be agreed to cover any interim period.

• 16.7The use of firearms on or near ships and in port facilities may pose particular and significant safety risks, in particular in connection with certain dangerous or hazardous substances, and should be considered very carefully. In the event that a Contracting Government decides that it is necessary to use armed personnel in these areas, that Contracting Government should ensure that these personnel are duly authorised and trained in the use of their weapons and that they are aware of the specific risks to safety that are present in these areas. If a Contracting Government authorises the use of firearms they should issue specific safety guidelines on their use. The PFSP should contain specific guidance on this matter, in particular with regard its application to ships carrying dangerous goods or hazardous substances.

Organisation and performance of port facility security duties

• 16.8In addition to the guidance given under paragraph 16.3, the PFSP should establish the following, which relate to all security levels: .1the role and structure of the port facility security organisation; .2the duties, responsibilities and training requirements of all port facility personnel with a security role and the performance measures needed to allow their individual effectiveness to be assessed; .3the port facility security organisation's links with other national or local authorities with security responsibilities; .4the communication systems provided to allow effective and continuous communication between port facility security personnel, ships in port and, when appropriate, with national or local authorities with security responsibilities; .5the procedures or safeguards necessary to allow such continuous communications to be maintained at all times; .6the procedures and practices to protect security-sensitive information held in paper or electronic format; .7the procedures to assess the continuing effectiveness of security measures, procedures and equipment, including identification of, and response to, equipment failure or malfunction; .8the procedures to allow the submission, and assessment, of reports relating to possible breaches of security or security concerns; .9procedures relating to cargo handling; .10procedures covering the delivery of ship's stores; .11the procedures to maintain, and update, records of dangerous goods and hazardous substances and their location within the port facility; .12the means of alerting and obtaining the services of waterside patrols and specialist search teams, including bomb searches and underwater searches; .13the procedures for assisting ship security officers in confirming the identity of those seeking to board the ship when requested; and .14the procedures for facilitating shore leave for ship's personnel or personnel changes, as well as access of visitors to the ship, including representatives of seafarers' welfare and labour organisations.

• 16.9The remainder of section 16 addresses specifically the security measures that could be taken at each security level covering: .1access to the port facility; .2restricted areas within the port facility; .3handling of cargo; .4delivery of ship's stores; .5handling unaccompanied baggage; and .6monitoring the security of the port facility.

Access to the port facility

• 16.10The PFSP should establish the security measures covering all means of access to the port facility identified in the PFSA.

• 16.11For each of these the PFSP should identify the appropriate locations where access restrictions or prohibitions should be applied for each of the security levels. For each security level the PFSP should specify the type of restriction or prohibition to be applied and the means of enforcing them.

• 16.12The PFSP should establish for each security level the means of identification required to allow access to the port facility and for individuals to remain within the port facility without challenge. This may involve developing an appropriate identification system, allowing for permanent and temporary identifications, for port facility personnel and for visitors respectively. Any port facility identification system should, when it is practicable to do so, be coordinated with that applying to ships that regularly use the port facility. Passengers should be able to prove their identity by boarding passes, tickets, etc., but should not be permitted access to restricted areas unless supervised. The PFSP should establish provisions to ensure that the identification systems are regularly updated, and that abuse of procedures should be subject to disciplinary action.

• 16.13Those unwilling or unable to establish their identity and/or to confirm the purpose of their visit when requested to do so should be denied access to the port facility and their attempt to obtain access should be reported to the PFSO and to the national or local authorities with security responsibilities.

• 16.14The PFSP should identify the locations where persons, personal effects, and vehicle searches are to be undertaken. Such locations should be covered to facilitate continuous operation, regardless of prevailing weather conditions, in accordance with the frequency laid down in the PFSP. Once subjected to search, persons, personal effects and vehicles should proceed directly to the restricted holding, embarkation or car loading areas.

• 16.15The PFSP should establish separate locations for checked and unchecked persons and their effects and if possible separate areas for embarking/disembarking passengers, ship's personnel and their effects to ensure that unchecked persons are not able to come in contact with checked persons.

• 16.16The PFSP should establish the frequency of application of any access controls, particularly if they are to be applied on a random, or occasional, basis.

Security level 1

• 16.17At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the control points where the following security measures may be applied: .1restricted areas, which should be bounded by fencing or other barriers to a standard which should be approved by the Contracting Government; .2checking identity of all persons seeking entry to the port facility in connection with a ship, including passengers, ship's personnel and visitors, and confirming their reasons for doing so by checking, for example, joining instructions, passenger tickets, boarding passes, work orders, etc.; .3checking vehicles used by those seeking entry to the port facility in connection with a ship; .4verification of the identity of port facility personnel and those employed within the port facility and their vehicles; .5restricting access to exclude those not employed by the port facility or working within it, if they are unable to establish their identity; .6undertaking searches of persons, personal effects, vehicles and their contents; and .7identification of any access points not in regular use, which should be permanently closed and locked.

• 16.18At security level 1, all those seeking access to the port facility should be liable to search. The frequency of such searches, including random searches, should be specified in the approved PFSP and should be specifically approved by the Contracting Government. Unless there are clear security grounds for doing so, members of the ship's personnel should not be required to search their colleagues or their personal effects. Any such search shall be undertaken in a manner which fully takes into account the human rights of the individual and preserves their basic human dignity.

Security level 2

• 16.19At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the additional security measures to be applied, which may include: .1assigning additional personnel to guard access points and patrol perimeter barriers; .2limiting the number of access points to the port facility, and identifying those to be closed and the means of adequately securing them; .3providing for means of impeding movement through the remaining access points, e.g. security barriers; .4increasing the frequency of searches of persons, personal effects, and vehicles; .5denying access to visitors who are unable to provide a verifiable justification for seeking access to the port facility; and .6using patrol vessels to enhance water-side security.

Security level 3

• 16.20At security level 3, the port facility should comply with instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility, in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include: .1suspension of access to all, or part, of the port facility; .2granting access only to those responding to the security incident or threat thereof; .3suspension of pedestrian or vehicular movement within all, or part, of the port facility; .4increased security patrols within the port facility, if appropriate; .5suspension of port operations within all, or part, of the port facility; .6direction of vessel movements relating to all, or part, of the port facility; and .7evacuation of all, or part, of the port facility.

Restricted areas within the port facility

• 16.21The PFSP should identify the restricted areas to be established within the port facility and specify their extent, times of application, the security measures to be taken to control access to them and those to be taken to control activities within them. This should also include, in appropriate circumstances, measures to ensure that temporary restricted areas are security swept both before and after that area is established. The purpose of restricted areas is to: .1protect passengers, ship's personnel, port facility personnel and visitors, including those visiting in connection with a ship; .2protect the port facility; .3protect ships using, and serving, the port facility; .4protect security-sensitive locations and areas within the port facility; .5protect security and surveillance equipment and systems; and .6protect cargo and ship's stores from tampering.

• 16.22The PFSP should ensure that all restricted areas have clearly established security measures to control: .1access by individuals; .2the entry, parking, loading and unloading of vehicles; .3movement and storage of cargo and ship's stores; and .4unaccompanied baggage or personal effects.

• 16.23The PFSP should provide that all restricted areas should be clearly marked, indicating that access to the area is restricted and that unauthorised presence within the area constitutes a breach of security.

• 16.24When automatic intrusion-detection devices are installed they should alert a control centre which can respond to the triggering of an alarm.

• 16.25Restricted areas may include: .1shore- and water-side areas immediately adjacent to the ship; .2embarkation and disembarkation areas, passenger and ship's personnel holding and processing areas, including search points; .3areas where loading, unloading or storage of cargo and stores is undertaken; .4locations where security-sensitive information, including cargo documentation, is held; .5areas where dangerous goods and hazardous substances are held; .6vessel traffic management system control rooms, aids to navigation and port control buildings, including security and surveillance control rooms; .7areas where security and surveillance equipment are stored or located; .8essential electrical, radio and telecommunication, water and other utility installations; and .9other locations in the port facility where access by vessels, vehicles and individuals should be restricted.

• 16.26The security measures may extend, with the agreement of the relevant authorities, to restrictions on unauthorised access to structures from which the port facility can be observed.

Security level 1

• 16.27At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied to restricted areas, which may include: .1provision of permanent or temporary barriers to surround the restricted area, whose standard should be accepted by the Contracting Government; .2provision of access points where access can be controlled by security guards when in operation and which can be effectively locked or barred when not in use; .3providing passes which must be displayed to identify individual's entitlement to be within the restricted area; .4clearly marking vehicles allowed access to restricted areas; .5providing guards and patrols; .6providing automatic intrusion-detection devices, or surveillance equipment or systems to detect unauthorised access into, or movement within, restricted areas; and .7control of the movement of vessels in the vicinity of ships using the port facility.

Security level 2

• 16.28At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the enhancement of the frequency and intensity of the monitoring of, and control of access to, restricted areas. The PFSP should establish the additional security measures, which may include: .1enhancing the effectiveness of the barriers or fencing surrounding restricted areas, including the use of patrols or automatic intrusion-detection devices; .2reducing the number of access points to restricted areas and enhancing the controls applied at the remaining accesses; .3restrictions on parking adjacent to berthed ships; .4further restricting access to the restricted areas and movements and storage within them; .5use of continuously monitored and recording surveillance equipment; .6enhancing the number and frequency of patrols, including water-side patrols, undertaken on the boundaries of the restricted areas and within the areas; .7establishing and restricting access to areas adjacent to the restricted areas; and .8enforcing restrictions on access by unauthorised craft to the waters adjacent to ships using the port facility.

Security level 3

• 16.29At security level 3, the port facility should comply with the instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include: .1setting up of additional restricted areas within the port facility in proximity to the security incident, or the believed location of the security threat, to which access is denied; and .2preparing for the searching of restricted areas as part of a search of all, or part, of the port facility.

Handling of cargo

• 16.30The security measures relating to cargo handling should: .1prevent tampering; and .2prevent cargo that is not meant for carriage from being accepted and stored within the port facility.

• 16.31The security measures should include inventory control procedures at access points to the port facility. Once within the port facility, cargo should be capable of being identified as having been checked and accepted for loading onto a ship or for temporary storage in a restricted area while awaiting loading. It may be appropriate to restrict the entry of cargo to the port facility that does not have a confirmed date for loading.

Security level 1

• 16.32At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied during cargo handling, which may include: .1routine checking of cargo, cargo transport units and cargo storage areas within the port facility prior to, and during, cargo handling operations; .2checks to ensure that cargo entering the port facility matches the delivery note or equivalent cargo documentation; .3searches of vehicles; and .4checking of seals and other methods used to prevent tampering upon entering the port facility and upon storage within the port facility.

• 16.33Checking of cargo may be accomplished by some or all of the following means: .1visual and physical examination; and .2using scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or dogs.

• 16.34When there are regular or repeated cargo movements, the CSO or the SSO may, in consultation with the port facility, agree arrangements with shippers or others responsible for such cargo covering off-site checking, sealing, scheduling, supporting documentation, etc. Such arrangements should be communicated to and agreed with the PFSO concerned.

Security level 2

• 16.35At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the additional security measures to be applied during cargo handling to enhance control, which may include: .1detailed checking of cargo, cargo transport units and cargo storage areas within the port facility; .2intensified checks, as appropriate, to ensure that only the documented cargo enters the port facility, is temporarily stored there and is then loaded onto the ship; .3intensified searches of vehicles; and .4increased frequency and detail in checking of seals and other methods used to prevent tampering.

• 16.36Detailed checking of cargo may be accomplished by some or all of the following means: .1increasing the frequency and detail of checking of cargo, cargo transport units and cargo storage areas within the port facility (visual and physical examination); .2increasing the frequency of the use of scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or dogs; and .3coordinating enhanced security measures with the shipper or other responsible party in addition to an established agreement and procedures.

Security level 3

• 16.37At security level 3, the port facility should comply with the instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include: .1restriction or suspension of cargo movements or operations within all, or part, of the port facility or specific ships; and .2verifying the inventory of dangerous goods and hazardous substances held within the port facility and their location.

Delivery of ship's stores

• 16.38The security measures relating to the delivery of ship's stores should: .1ensure checking of ship's stores and package integrity; .2prevent ship's stores from being accepted without inspection; .3prevent tampering; .4prevent ship's stores from being accepted unless ordered; .5ensure searching the delivery vehicle; and .6ensure escorting delivery vehicles within the port facility.

• 16.39For ships regularly using the port facility it may be appropriate to establish procedures involving the ship, its suppliers and the port facility covering notification and timing of deliveries and their documentation. There should always be some way of confirming that stores presented for delivery are accompanied by evidence that they have been ordered by the ship.

Security level 1

• 16.40At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied to control the delivery of ship's stores, which may include: .1checking of ship's stores; .2advance notification as to composition of load, driver details and vehicle registration; and .3searching the delivery vehicle.

• 16.41Checking of ship's stores may be accomplished by some or all of the following means: .1visual and physical examination; and .2using scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices or dogs.

Security level 2

• 16.42At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the additional security measures to be applied to enhance the control of the delivery of ship's stores, which may include: .1detailed checking of ship's stores; .2detailed searches of the delivery vehicles; .3coordination with ship personnel to check the order against the delivery note prior to entry to the port facility; and .4escorting the delivery vehicle within the port facility.

• 16.43Detailed checking of ship's stores may be accomplished by some or all of the following means: .1increasing the frequency and detail of searches of delivery vehicles; .2increasing the use of scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices, or dogs; and .3restricting, or prohibiting, entry of stores that will not leave the port facility within a specified period.

Security level 3

• 16.44At security level 3, the port facility should comply with the instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility, in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include preparation for restriction, or suspension, of the delivery of ship's stores within all, or part, of the port facility.

Handling unaccompanied baggage

• 16.45The PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied to ensure that unaccompanied baggage (i.e. any baggage, including personal effects, which is not with the passenger or member of ship's personnel at the point of inspection or search) is identified and subjected to appropriate screening, including searching, before is allowed in the port facility and, depending on the storage arrangements, before it is transferred between the port facility and the ship. It is not envisaged that such baggage will be subjected to screening by both the port facility and the ship, and in cases where both are suitably equipped, the responsibility for screening should rest with the port facility. Close cooperation with the ship is essential and steps should be taken to ensure that unaccompanied baggage is handled securely after screening.

Security level 1

• 16.46At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied when handling unaccompanied baggage to ensure that unaccompanied baggage is screened or searched up to and including 100 percent, which may include use of x-ray screening.

Security level 2

• 16.47At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the additional security measures to be applied when handling unaccompanied baggage which should include 100 percent x-ray screening of all unaccompanied baggage.

Security level 3

• 16.48At security level 3, the port facility should comply with the instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include: .1subjecting such baggage to more extensive screening, for example x-raying it from at least two different angles; .2preparations for restriction or suspension of handling of unaccompanied baggage; and .3refusal to accept unaccompanied baggage into the port facility.

Monitoring the security of the port facility

• 16.49The port facility security organisation should have the capability to monitor the port facility and its nearby approaches, on land and water, at all times, including the night hours and periods of limited visibility, the restricted areas within the port facility, the ships at the port facility and areas surrounding ships. Such monitoring can include use of: .1lighting; .2security guards, including foot, vehicle and waterborne patrols; and .3automatic intrusion-detection devices and surveillance equipment.

• 16.50When used, automatic intrusion-detection devices should activate an audible and/or visual alarm at a location that is continuously attended or monitored.

• 16.51The PFSP should establish the procedures and equipment needed at each security level and the means of ensuring that monitoring equipment will be able to perform continually, including consideration of the possible effects of weather or of power disruptions.

Security level 1

• 16.52At security level 1, the PFSP should establish the security measures to be applied, which may be a combination of lighting, security guards or use of security and surveillance equipment to allow port facility security personnel to: .1observe the general port facility area, including shore- and water-side accesses to it; .2observe access points, barriers and restricted areas; and .3allow port facility security personnel to monitor areas and movements adjacent to ships using the port facility, including augmentation of lighting provided by the ship itself.

Security level 2

• 16.53At security level 2, the PFSP should establish the additional security measures to be applied to enhance the monitoring and surveillance capability, which may include: .1increasing the coverage and intensity of lighting and surveillance equipment, including the provision of additional lighting and surveillance coverage; .2increasing the frequency of foot, vehicle or waterborne patrols; and .3assigning additional security personnel to monitor and patrol.

Security level 3

• 16.54At security level 3, the port facility should comply with the instructions issued by those responding to the security incident or threat thereof. The PFSP should detail the security measures which could be taken by the port facility in close cooperation with those responding and the ships at the port facility, which may include: .1switching on all lighting within, or illuminating the vicinity of, the port facility; .2switching on all surveillance equipment capable of recording activities within, or adjacent to, the port facility; and .3maximising the length of time such surveillance equipment can continue to record.

Differing security levels

• 16.55The PFSP should establish details of the procedures and security measures the port facility could adopt if the port facility is at a lower security level than that applying to a ship.

Activities not covered by the Code

• 16.56The PFSP should establish details of the procedures and security measures the port facility should apply when: .1it is interfacing with a ship which has been at a port of a State which is not a Contracting Government; .2it is interfacing with a ship to which this Code does not apply; and .3it is interfacing with fixed or floating platforms or mobile offshore drilling units on location.

Declarations of Security

• 16.57The PFSP should establish the procedures to be followed when, on the instructions of the Contracting Government, the PFSO requests a Declaration of Security (DoS) or when a DoS is requested by a ship.

Audit, review and amendment

• 16.58The PFSP should establish how the PFSO intends to audit the continued effectiveness of the PFSP and the procedure to be followed to review, update or amend the PFSP.

• 16.59The PFSP should be reviewed at the discretion of the PFSO. In addition it should be reviewed: .1if the PFSA relating to the port facility is altered; .2if an independent audit of the PFSP or the Contracting Government's testing of the port facility security organisation identifies failings in the organisation or questions the continuing relevance of significant elements of the approved PFSP; .3following security incidents or threats thereof involving the port facility; and .4following changes in ownership or operational control of the port facility.

• 16.60The PFSO can recommend appropriate amendments to the approved plan following any review of the plan. Amendments to the PFSP relating to: .1proposed changes which could fundamentally alter the approach adopted to maintaining the security of the port facility; and .2the removal, alteration or replacement of permanent barriers, security and surveillance equipment and systems, etc., previously considered essential in maintaining the security of the port facility should be submitted to the Contracting Government that approved the original PFSP for their consideration and approval. Such approval can be given by, or on behalf of, the Contracting Government with, or without, amendments to the proposed changes. On approval of the PFSP, the Contracting Government should indicate which procedural or physical alterations have to be submitted to it for approval.

Approval of port facility security plans

• 16.61 PFSPs have to be approved by the relevant Contracting Government, which should establish appropriate procedures to provide for:

• .1the submission of PFSPs to them;

• .2the consideration of PFSPs;

• .3the approval of PFSPs, with or without amendments;

• .4consideration of amendments submitted after approval; and

• .5procedures for inspecting or auditing the continuing relevance of the approved PFSP.

At all stages, steps should be taken to ensure that the contents of the PFSP remain confidential.

Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility

• 16.62The Contracting Government within whose territory a port facility is located may issue an appropriate Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility (SoCPF) indicating: .1the port facility; .2that the port facility complies with the provisions of chapter XI-2 and part A of the Code; .3the period of validity of the SoCPF, which should be specified by the Contracting Governments but should not exceed five years; and .4the subsequent verification arrangements established by the Contracting Government and a confirmation when these are carried out.

• 16.63The Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility should be in the form set out in the appendix to this Part of the Code. If the language used is not Spanish, French or English, the Contracting Government, if it considers it appropriate, may also include a translation into one of these languages.

17. PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER

General

• 17.1 In those exceptional instances where the ship security officer has questions about the validity of identification documents of those seeking to board the ship for official purposes, the port facility security officer should assist.

• 17.2 The port facility security officer should not be responsible for routine confirmation of the identity of those seeking to board the ship.

In addition, other relevant guidance is provided under sections 15, 16 and 18.

18. TRAINING, DRILLS AND EXERCISES ON PORT FACILITY SECURITY

Training

• 18.1The port facility security officer should have knowledge and receive training, in some or all of the following, as appropriate: .1security administration; .2relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations; .3relevant Government legislation and regulations; .4responsibilities and functions of other security organisations; .5methodology of port facility security assessment; .6methods of ship and port facility security surveys and inspections; .7ship and port operations and conditions; .8ship and port facility security measures; .9emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning; .10instruction techniques for security training and education, including security measures and procedures; .11handling sensitive security-related information and security-related communications; .12knowledge of current security threats and patterns; .13recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; .14recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten the security; .15techniques used to circumvent security measures; .16security equipment and systems, and their operational limitations; .17methods of conducting audits, inspection, control and monitoring; .18methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections; .19security drills and exercises, including drills and exercises with ships; and .20assessment of security drills and exercises.

• 18.2Port facility personnel having specific security duties should have knowledge and receive training in some or all of the following, as appropriate: .1knowledge of current security threats and patterns; .2recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; .3recognition of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; .4techniques used to circumvent security measures; .5crowd management and control techniques; .6security-related communications; .7operations of security equipment and systems; .8testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment and systems; .9inspection, control, and monitoring techniques; and .10methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship's stores.

• 18.3All other port facility personnel should have knowledge of and be familiar with relevant provisions of the port facility security plan in some or all of the following, as appropriate: .1the meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels; .2recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; .3recognition of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten the security; and .4techniques used to circumvent security measures.

Drills and exercises

• 18.4The objective of drills and exercises is to ensure that port facility personnel are proficient in all assigned security duties, at all security levels, and to identify any security-related deficiencies which need to be addressed.

• 18.5To ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the port facility security plan, drills should be conducted at least every three months unless the specific circumstances dictate otherwise. These drills should test individual elements of the plan such as those security threats listed in paragraph 15.11.

• 18.6Various types of exercises, which may include participation of port facility security officers, in conjunction with relevant authorities of Contracting Governments, company security officers, or ship security officers, if available, should be carried out at least once each calendar year with no more than 18 months between the exercises. Requests for the participation of company security officers or ship security officers in joint exercises should be made, bearing in mind the security and work implications for the ship. These exercises should test communication, coordination, resource availability and response. These exercises may be: .1full-scale or live; .2tabletop simulation or seminar; or .3combined with other exercises held, such as emergency response or other port State authority exercises.

19. Verification and certification for ships

No additional guidance.’

Appendix to Part B

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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[^E0001]: OJ C 32, 5.2.2004, p. 21.

[^E0002]: Opinion of the European Parliament of 19 November 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Decision of the Council of 22 March 2004.

[^E0003]: OJ L 157, 7.7.1995, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 53).

[^E0004]: OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

[^E0005]: OJ L 144, 15.5.1998, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/75/EC (OJ L 190, 30.7.2003, p. 6).

[^E0006]: OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.

[^E0007]: OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.

[^E0008]: Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.