Marine Transportation Security Regulations (SOR/2004-144)

367. The persons who provide port security assessment information shall have, collectively, the competence to evaluate the security of the port, including knowledge in the following areas:

• (a) current security threats and patterns;

• (b) the detection and recognition of weapons, explosives and incendiaries and other dangerous substances and devices;

• (c) the recognition of the characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;

• (d) techniques that might be used to violate security procedures or to circumvent security procedures, equipment or systems;

• (e) methods used to cause a security incident;

• (f) the effects of dangerous substances and devices on structures and essential services;

• (g) port security, marine facility and vessel security requirements;

• (h) marine facility and vessel interface business practices;

• (i) emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning;

• (j) physical security requirements;

• (k) radio and telecommunications systems, including computer systems and networks;

• (l) marine or civil engineering; and

• (m) marine facility and vessel operations.

368. Port security assessment information shall consist of the following:

• (a) the general layout of the port, including the location of

  • (i) active and inactive access points to the port,

  • (ii) security doors, barriers, and lighting,

  • (iii) restricted areas,

  • (iv) emergency and stand-by equipment available to maintain essential services,

  • (v) storage areas for maintenance equipment, unaccompanied baggage, ships’ stores and cargo,

  • (vi) escape and evacuation routes and assembly stations, and

  • (vii) existing security and safety equipment for the protection of personnel and visitors;

• (b) changes in the tide that might have an impact on the vulnerability or security of the port;

• (c) a list of the emergency and stand-by equipment available to maintain essential services;

• (d) for each marine facility in the port, the number of personnel and the security tasks of persons with security responsibilities;

• (e) existing security and safety equipment for the protection of personnel and visitors at the port;

• (f) escape and evacuation routes and assembly stations that have to be maintained to ensure the orderly and safe emergency evacuation of the port;

• (g) the results of security audits; and

• (h) security procedures in effect, including inspection and access control procedures, identification systems, surveillance and monitoring equipment, personnel identification documents and communication, alarm, lighting and other appropriate systems.

369. The Minister shall conduct a port security assessment that addresses the following elements in respect of the port, as applicable:

• (a) the physical security;

• (b) the structural integrity;

• (c) personnel protection systems;

• (d) operational procedures that might impact on security;

• (e) the radio and telecommunications systems, including computer systems and networks;

• (f) the relevant transportation support infrastructure;

• (g) utilities;

• (h) response organizations; and

• (i) other elements that might, if damaged or used illicitly, pose a risk to persons, property or operations at the port.