Domestic Ferries Security Regulations (SOR/2009-321)

Marginal note:Obligation before an interface

• 104. (1) Before an interface occurs between a domestic ferry and a domestic ferry facility, the operator of the ferry and the operator of the ferry facility shall each ensure that the ferry or the ferry facility is operated in compliance with the MARSEC level in effect.

• Marginal note:Obligations of master of domestic ferry

  (2) When notified of an increase in the MARSEC level at a domestic ferry facility with which a domestic ferry is about to interface, the master of the ferry shall

  • (a) ensure that the ferry complies with the higher MARSEC level without undue delay;

  • (b) report any implementation difficulties to the Minister as soon as possible; and

  • (c) brief all ferry personnel on identified security threats, emphasizing reporting procedures and stressing the need for increased vigilance.

• Marginal note:Obligations of domestic ferry facility operator

  (3) When notified of an increase in the MARSEC level on a domestic ferry with which a domestic ferry facility is about to interface, the operator of the ferry facility shall

  • (a) ensure that the ferry facility complies with the higher MARSEC level without undue delay;

  • (b) report any implementation difficulties to the Minister as soon as possible; and

  • (c) brief all ferry facility personnel on identified security threats, emphasizing reporting procedures and stressing the need for increased vigilance.

• Marginal note:Coordination with port administration

  (4) If the domestic ferry facility referred to in subsection (3) is within a port, the operator of the domestic ferry and the operator of the ferry facility shall also coordinate with the port administration.

[105 reserved]

Marginal note:Purpose of audit

• 106. (1) The operator of a domestic ferry shall ensure that an audit of the security plan in respect of the ferry is conducted to determine whether the security plan meets the requirements of these Regulations.

• Marginal note:Frequency of audit

  (2) The operator of a domestic ferry shall ensure that an audit of the security plan in respect of the ferry is conducted every 12 months, and that a new audit is initiated within 30 days after the occurrence of any of the following:

  • (a) the ferry has a new operator;

  • (b) modifications have been made to the physical structure of the ferry;

  • (c) modifications have been made to the ferry’s emergency response procedures, security procedures or operations.

• Marginal note:Partial audit

  (3) An audit of the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry conducted as a result of modifications to the physical structure of the ferry may be limited to the provisions of the security plan that are affected by the modifications.

• Marginal note:Certification

  (4) If, as a result of an audit, it is determined that the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry meets the requirements of these Regulations, the ferry security officer shall attach to the security plan a letter certifying that the plan meets those requirements.

• Marginal note:Amendment required

  (5) If, as a result of an audit, it is determined that the security plan in respect of a domestic ferry does not meet the requirements of these Regulations, the ferry security officer shall submit a security plan amendment to the operator of the ferry within 30 days after the completion of the audit.

• Marginal note:Requirements for conducting audit

  (6) Persons conducting an audit shall have a knowledge of the methods of conducting audits and inspections, and a knowledge of access control and monitoring techniques, and shall be independent of the security procedures being audited unless that is impracticable because of the size and type of ferry.