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Australia’s Implementation of the ISPS Code ARF 4th Inter‐Sessional Meeting Maritime Security

Anthony Gibson

Maritime Operational Policy Office of Transport Security Department of Infrastructure and Transport

For Thought…

• Does voluntary or coercive regulation work best with

the maritime sector? Which approach does your security framework use?

Introduction

• Australian approach to ISPS

Code Compliance

• Securing Critical Infrastructure
• Recent Improvements to our

Maritime Security Framework

ISPS Code Com pliance

• The Department of Infrastructure and

Transport is the Designated Authority for the Contracting Government of Australia

• Within the Department, the Office of

Transport Security is the Australian Government’s preventive security regulator

• Australia is fully compliant with the

ISPS Code and seeks to implement best practice

ISPS Code Com pliance

• Australia fulfils its ISPS

Code obligations through the Maritim e Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 and Regulations

• Intelligence-led, risk-

based and outcom es- focussed framework

ISPS Code Com pliance

• Regulations set out requirements

for port, ship and offshore security plans

• Plans must contribute to maritime

security outcomes

• All Maritime Industry Participants

are assessed for compliance with ISPS Code when they submit plan for approval

ISPS Code Com pliance

• OTS National Compliance Plan

ensures high risk cases are subject to compliance activity

• Regular audit and inspections of

ports, port facilities and ships

• OTS uses a range of compliance

responses

• Ongoing consultation with industry

is crucial

Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Shipping is crucial to

Australian economy

• Security risk assessments

and maritime security plans are the basis for securing critical infrastructure

• Continuous improvement
• f this process is a priority

for OTS

Critical Infrastructure Protection

• OTS considers impact of policy on

industry operations

• Recent changes to maritime security

framework include:

Different categories of passenger

ship

Ship Security Plan/ International

Ship Security Certificates exemptions in exceptional circumstances

Maritime Screening Notice for Large

Passenger Ships served on Capital City Ports

Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Australia has security regulated

the offshore oil and gas industry since 2005

• Disruption would have

significant impact

• OTS works with industry

through the Oil and Gas Security Forum

Critical Infrastructure Protection

OTS future priorities for critical infrastructure protection include:

Passenger ship screening Waterside security measures Front of house security at sea

passenger terminals

Conclusion

• ISPS Compliance is the foundation of effective

maritime security

• Australia’s maritime security framework builds

upon the basic requirements of the ISPS Code

Questions?

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/maritime/index.aspx