Domestic Ferries Security Regulations (SOR/2009-321)

Marginal note:Purpose

• 1 (1) The purpose of these Regulations is to enhance the security of the Canadian ferry transportation system through the establishment of a framework for detecting security threats and taking preventive measures against security incidents.

• Marginal note:Contents

  (2) These Regulations are divided into five Parts:

  • (a) Part 1 sets out general matters that apply to the entire Regulations;

  • (b) Part 2 sets out the security documentation that must be obtained from the Minister and the manner in which it must be obtained;

  • (c) Part 3 sets out the responsibilities of the operators of domestic ferries and domestic ferry facilities;

  • (d) Part 4 sets out the roles and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the security of domestic ferries and domestic ferry facilities; and

  • (e) Part 5 provides a framework for conducting security assessments and for establishing, implementing and maintaining security plans.