Under the dpa maritime security plan the dpa site has been declared a maritime security zone and access to that area is strictly controlled. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security. Sea piracy and security challenges of maritime business. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security regulations 2003. Senate rural and regional affairs and transport legislation. Implementation of the maritime transportation security act the maritime transportation security act of 2002 mtsa, signed on november 25, 2002, by president bush, is a landmark piece of legislation that is designed to protect the nations ports and waterways from a terrorist attack. Auctoritas training system maritime security guard. Msz created under the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 the act and maritime transport and offshore facilities security.
Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 start date. Of particular concern, are those oil and gas facilities operating offshore within australias exclusive economic zone eez. The port of melbourne is a security regulated port as set out in the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act mtofsa 2003 cwlth the port currently operates under maritime security level 1 which is the lowest designated security alert level. Commencement division 2purpose and simplified overview of this act 3. This compilation was prepared on 30 september 2005 taking into account amendments up to act no. However, the scope of application of that act did not cover offshore oil or gas installations beyond the territorial sea. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 start date 27062005. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 act no. Adf member means a member within the meaning of the defence act 1903. Australian maritime transport through the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 mtofsa and the maritime transport and offshore facilities security regulations 2003. This act may be cited as the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. This is a compilation of the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 11 may 2018 the compilation date.
The additional purpose applies solely to the aviation and maritime security identification card. Maritime transportation security act steamship mutual. Drafted in 2003 as the maritime transport security act 2003 mtsa, australian legislation was amended to include offshore oil and gas facilities and renamed the maritime transport and offshore facility security act 2003 mtofs act 2003. The following links are to relevant to maritime security guard information. This legislation was introduced to meet obligations in response to chapter xi2 of the international. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 sect 10 definitions in this act, unless the contrary intention appears. The current version is available on the state emergency management committee website. Interim rules on the requirements for maritime security mandated by the act were published in the federal register for 1 july 2003. This also changed the name of the act from the maritime transport security act 2003 to the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003.
Interpretation part i special measures to implement maritime security general 3. This legislation meets obligations in response to chapter xi2 of the international convention for the safety of life at sea 1974 and the international ship. A msic is a nationally consistent identification card that states that the holder has met the background check requirements to work in a maritime security zone. Nsw maritime is represented on the sydneyport botany, port of newcastle and port kembla port security committees and the transport security precinct committees of circular quay, manly wharf and king street wharf. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 cth gazette notice c20g00243 february 20 classifies the cape preston port facility as a security regulated port, and defines the boundaries thereof. A maritime security plan sets out the security measures and procedures to be implemented, at each maritime security level, to safeguard against acts of unlawful interference with maritime transport or offshore facilities. Background the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act. This is a compilation of the maritime transport and offshore facilities. Maritime security guard msg has the meaning given by subsection 1621 of the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003. Maritime environmental emergencies mee once printed, this is an uncontrolled version of the document.
Maritime transport act 1994 no 104 as at 01 january 2020. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 under this act, operators of prescribed ship operations have particular security responsibilities, including assessing their own operations and having an approved ship security plan ssp in. The maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 the act introduced a comprehensive maritime security framework for. Transport security amendment serious or organised crime. This fact sheet provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Federal register of legislation australian government. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics.
Maritime security industry card ag australian business. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security amendment interstate voyages act 2016. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms. Offshore oil and gas resources sector security inquiry. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 sect 102 establishing port security zones 1 the secretary may, by written notice given to the port operator for a security regulated port, establish one or more port security zones within the port. Industry research and development act 1986 7 maritime powers act 20 8 maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 8 migration act 1958 8 national health act 1953 9 national health security act 2007 9 national residue survey customs levy act 1998 10 plant breeders rights act 1994 11 primary industries customs charges. National maritime safety authority act 2003, being an act to establish the national maritime safety authority, to define its functions and powers and for related purposes, made by the national parliament to come into operation a in relation to part 1, section 3 and part 3 on certification.
Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 this map identifies the boundaries of the security regulated port and where the seaward boundary meets land it extends to the high water mark, and inset the landside restricted zone for the port of broome. While the publication of new regulations on july 1 marks. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. Agency has the same meaning as in the public service act 1999. You should seek independent legal advice tailored to your individual. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 aimpe. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 10 august 2016 the compilation date. This compilation was prepared on 4 july 2005 taking into account amendments up to act no.
To achieve this, the act establishes a regulatory framework based upon the development of security plans for ships. This act may be cited as the maritime transport act 1994. These include the auctoritas maritime security guard handbook, legislation, regulations, guides and tools. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security amendment. Ghana has implemented the international ship and port facility security code of the imo through the ghana maritime security act 2004 act 675. On 1 july 2004 a new maritime security regulatory regime was adopted into the international convention for the safety of life at sea solas, 1974 as amended, namely chapter xi2 on special measures to enhance maritime security, which includes the international ship and port facility security isps code. Act and the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 the maritime act to reduce criminal influence at australias security controlled airports, security regulated ports, and security regulated offshore oil and gas facilities. This study therefore contrast previous ones by studying sea piracy and security challenges of.
These methods and procedures build the layers of security at the cargo terminal. The six interim rules implement national maritime security initiatives concerning general provisions, area maritime security ports, vessels, facilities, outer continental shelf facilities, and the automatic. If you are required to have a maritime security plan then you. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act. Onslow comprises of onslow, airlie and thevenard islands. Against this background, and consistent with the provisions of the inspector of transport security act 2006 the act, the current inquiry has focused primarily on assessing the state of affairs or matters that. Maritime security victorian ports corporation melbourne.
Port security officer pso has the meaning given by regulation 1. Table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1short. Great barrier reef marine park act, 1975 and regulations, 1983 maritime transport and offshore facilities security act, 2003 and regulations, 2003 navigation act, 1912 protection of the sea prevention of pollution from ships act, 1983 ship registration act, 1981 quarantine act, 1908. Guidance for security zone signage department of home affairs.
Security act 2003 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. The dpa site is covered by the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003. The amended act and regulations govern australias maritime security environment. Sea piracy and security challenges of maritime business operation in bayelsa state, nigeria. Ghana maritime security act, 2004 act 675 3 this act shall not apply to a the following ships owned or operated by the republic and used only for noncommercial activities, i a warship, or ii a ship designated for naval, military, customs or law enforcement.
As a part of this vulnerability analysis, the paper explores. Each port security zone must be of a type prescribed under section 103. The purpose of the commonwealth maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 is to safeguard against unlawful interference with maritime transport or offshore facilities. The australian government regulates the security of the australian maritime transport through the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 mtofsa and the maritime transport and offshore facilities security regulations 2003. The transport security amendment serious or organised crime bill 2016 introduces an additional purpose to the aviation transport security act 2004 and the maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 of combating serious or organised crime at australias airports and seaports. You are required to hold a maritime security industry card msic if you work in the secure area of a. Maritime transportation security act of 2002 wikipedia. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003. Risk factors and economic impact maritime transport committee july 2003 this report explores the risks posed to the international merchant maritime transport system by terrorist organisations. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. Approval of a maritime security plan ag australian. Maritime transport and offshore facilities security act 2003 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1short title and commencement 1.
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