Paragraph 1 General

(1)

The port security plan sets out a port's security arrangements.

(2)

A port security plan must have the following features—

(a)

it must be based on the findings of the port security assessment;

(b)

it must clearly set out detailed measures; and

(c)

it must contain a control mechanism allowing, where necessary, for appropriate corrective measures to be taken.

(3)

The port security plan must be based on the following general aspects—

(a)

defining all areas relevant to port security. Depending on the port security assessment, measures, procedures and actions may vary from sub-area to sub-area. Indeed, some sub-areas may require stronger preventive measures than others. Special attention must be paid to the interfaces between sub-areas, as identified in the port security assessment;

(b)

ensuring coordination between security measures for areas with different security characteristics;

(c)

providing, when necessary, for varying measures both with regard to different parts of the port, changing security levels, and specific intelligence;

(d)

identifying an organisational structure supporting the enhancement of port security.