Domestic Ferries Security Regulations (SOR/2009-321)

Marginal note:Ferry security officer

39. The operator of a domestic ferry shall ensure that a ferry security officer is on board each domestic ferry that it operates.

Marginal note:Responsibility of operator

• 40. (1) An operator shall issue a restricted area pass or key for controlling access to restricted areas established by the operator.

• Marginal note:Conditions for issuance

  (2) An operator may issue a restricted area pass or key only to a person

  • (a) who requires access to a restricted area in the performance of their duties; and

  • (b) who is known to the operator or whose identity has been confirmed by valid government-issued photo identification.

Marginal note:Required information

41. A restricted area pass shall

• (a) show the name, height and eye colour of the person to whom the pass has been issued, a clear photograph of the person’s head and shoulders, and an expiry date that does not exceed five years after the date of issue; or

• (b) contain an expiry date or other information to indicate the period during which access is required, and sufficient information to allow the identification of the pass holder.

Marginal note:Pass to be displayed

• 42. (1) The holder of a restricted area pass shall, when entering or remaining in a restricted area, display the pass on their outer clothing and above their waist with their photo visible at all times.

• Marginal note:No personal use

  (2) The holder of a restricted area pass or key shall not use the restricted area pass or key except in the performance of their duties.

Marginal note:Restrictions

43. No person shall

• (a) provide false information for the purpose of obtaining a restricted area pass or key;

• (b) loan or give a restricted area pass or key to a person other than the individual to whom it was issued;

• (c) have or use a restricted area pass or key that was issued to another person;

• (d) alter or otherwise modify a restricted area pass or key;

• (e) use a counterfeit restricted area pass or key; or

• (f) reproduce a restricted area pass or key unless authorized to do so by the operator who issued the pass or key.

Marginal note:Report of theft or loss

• 44. (1) The holder of a restricted area pass or key that is lost or stolen shall immediately report its loss or theft to the operator who issued the pass or key.

• Marginal note:Blocking of lost or stolen key

  (2) The operator shall immediately prevent the use of a restricted area pass or key upon being notified of its loss or theft.