Marine Transportation Security Regulations

205 The operator of a vessel shall

• (a) establish an administrative and organizational structure for the security of the vessel;

• (b) provide every person who has responsibilities under this Part with the support needed to fulfil their responsibilities;

• (c) designate in writing a company security officer and a vessel security officer, by name or by position, other than the position for which the designation is being made;

• (d) operate the vessel in compliance with the vessel security plan and any corrective action referred to in paragraph 209(h), a marine facility security plan or a port security plan;

• (e) provide the master with the following information:

  • (i) the names of the parties responsible for appointing shipboard personnel, such as vessel management companies, crewing agents, contractors and concessionaires,

  • (ii) the names of the parties responsible for deciding the employment of the vessel, and

  • (iii) if the vessel is under a charter-party, the names of contact persons in respect of the charter-party;

• (f) in the case of a SOLAS ship, ensure that vessel personnel have the ability to maintain their effectiveness while performing their duties in accordance with the requirements set out in the safe manning document; and

• (g) in the case of a vessel that is entitled to fly the Canadian flag, ensure that a vessel security plan is established.