Annex IV CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED BY A RECOGNISED SECURITY ORGANISATION

A recognised security organisation will be able to demonstrate:

1. (1)

   expertise in relevant aspects of port security;

2. (2)

   an appropriate knowledge of port operations, including knowledge of port design and construction;

3. (3)

   an appropriate knowledge of other security relevant operations potentially affecting port security;

4. (4)

   the capability to assess the likely port security risks;

5. (5)

   the ability to maintain and improve the port security expertise of its personnel;

6. (6)

   the ability to monitor the continuing trustworthiness of its personnel;

7. (7)

   the ability to maintain appropriate measures to avoid unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, security-sensitive material;

8. (8)

   knowledge of relevant national and international legislation and security requirements;

9. (9)

   knowledge of current security threats and patterns;

10. (10)

    the ability to recognise and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices;

11. (11)

    the ability to recognise, on a non-discriminatory basis, characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten port security;

12. (12)

    knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures;

13. (13)

    knowledge of security and surveillance equipment and systems and their operational limitations.

A recognised security organisation which has made a port security assessment or review of such an assessment for a port is not allowed to establish or review the port security plan for the same port.