Notice of Declaration of Security Regulated Port - Broome Port

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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003

 

Notice of declaration of security regulated port – broome port

 

 

I, STEVEN ROWSON, Regional Director, Transport Security Operations-Perth, Office of Transport Security, under subsection 13(1) of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act):

 

REVOKE the declaration of the security regulated port of Broome published in the Gazette (No. S 189, 4 June 2004) on Line no. 37 of Column A (the port) and shown on the map identified as ‘37. Port of Broome’ on page 41; and

 

DECLARE that the area of the port of Broome intended for use either wholly or partly in connection with the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance or provisioning of security regulated ships, the boundaries of which are shown on the attached map and descriptions, to be a security regulated port.

 

This Notice commences upon publication in the Gazette.

 

 

Date:   23    May 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Steven Rowson

Delegate of the Secretary of the

Department of Infrastructure and Transport

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

1)       Gazette means the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette

2)     This Notice remains in force until otherwise revoked in writing and upon subsequent publication in the Gazette.

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SECURITY REGULATED PORT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION

 

Description of Port of Broome

State: Western Australia

Map Number: 69817

 

The Security Regulated Port of Broome is all that area of land and water contained within and bounded by a line commencing at a point in the Indian Ocean at latitude 17º 55’ 24.00” south, longitude 122º 09’ 24.00” east;

Thence east along that parallel of latitude to a point on the high water mark of the coastline of Western Australia closest to longitude 122º 12’ 34.00” east,

Thence generally south-south-westerly along that high water mark for a distance of approximately 11 kilometres to a point on the high water mark of that coastline closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.77” south, longitude 122º 11’ 37.48” east;

Thence easterly along an unfenced geodesic line for a distance of approximately 900 metres to the corner of a security fence closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.74” south, longitude 122º 12’ 08.55”east;

Thence easterly along that security fence for a distance of approximately 145 metres to its intersection with the western side of Port Drive closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.74” south, longitude 122º 12’ 13.52”east;

Thence easterly across Port Drive for a distance of approximately 50 metres to the corner of a security fence on the eastern side of Port Drive closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.74” south, longitude 122º 12’ 15.23”east;

Thence easterly along that security fence for a distance of approximately 140 metres to the corner of the fence closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.73” south, longitude 122º 12’ 19.91”east;

Thence easterly along an unfenced boundary for a distance of approximately 400 metres to the high water mark of the coastline of Western Australia within Roebuck Bay closest to latitude 17º 59’ 39.72” south, longitude 122º 12’ 33.40”east;

Thence initially north-easterly but generally east-north-easterly along that high water mark to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 122º 20’ 18.00” east closest to latitude 17º 58’ 48.81” south;

Thence south along that meridian to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 18º 03’ 36.00” south;

Thence west along that parallel of latitude to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 122º 09’ 24.00” east;

Thence north along that meridian of longitude to the point of commencement.

 

Notes:

 

1. The ‘high water mark’ referred to in the Port Description and associated maps means the line of ‘mean high water springs’.

2. Unless otherwise stated, all coordinates are in reference to the WGS 84 geodetic datum.

3. In the event that a point of latitude and longitude which is stated to lie on the high water mark is found to lie on the landward or seaward side of the high water mark the point is to be regarded as being the point on the high water mark closest to that point of latitude and longitude.

4. Unless stated otherwise, the Security Regulated Port described above includes all water and land inside the area and excludes all private or recreational wharves, jetties and marinas.

5. Unless otherwise stated the landside boundaries are fenced.

6. Unless otherwise stated the lines between coordinates are rhumb lines (loxodromes).

7. This description should be read in conjunction with the Security Regulated Port Boundary map. In the event of an inconsistency between the written description and the map, the former prevails.

8. This description and the associated maps have been compiled from field data captured in October 2009 and information provided by the Broome Port Authority and Western Australian Land Information Authority.

Overview

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 was enacted to address the need for enhanced security measures at ports and offshore facilities to protect against potential threats to maritime transport and national security. The Act was introduced by the Australian Parliament and its policy objective is to provide a framework for the regulation of security at designated ports and offshore facilities. This includes the establishment of security regulated ports, which are areas where specific security measures must be implemented to safeguard against potential threats. The Act empowers the Regional Director, Transport Security Operations, to revoke and declare security regulated ports as necessary to ensure the safety and security of maritime transport within Australia.

Scope and Application

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 applies to the protection of security regulated ports, vessels, offshore facilities, and associated activities within Australia, with a primary focus on preventing unlawful activities that may threaten maritime security. This Act applies to persons and entities engaged in the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships and to offshore facilities, including those situated in Commonwealth waters and adjacent areas. The geographic reach of the Act is national, extending to all maritime and offshore areas within Australia’s jurisdiction. The Act delineates specific areas designated as security regulated ports, with the boundaries of such ports clearly defined in the legislation or through subsidiary instruments. Notably, this Act excludes private or recreational wharves, jetties, and marinas from its scope unless they fall within the designated security regulated port boundaries. The application and enforcement of the Act may be further detailed through subordinate instruments, which can provide additional specifications or modifications to the primary provisions.

Key Provisions

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act) outlines the provisions for the declaration and regulation of security within maritime transport and offshore facilities, particularly in designated ports. Under section 13(1) of the Act, the Regional Director, Transport Security Operations-Perth, has the authority to declare an area as a security regulated port. In this instance, the Notice issued by Steven Rowson, the Regional Director, revokes the previous declaration of the Broome port as a security regulated port and re-declares it with updated boundaries. This declaration delineates the specific area of the port of Broome that will be subject to security regulations, which includes all land and water within certain geographical coordinates, excluding private or recreational wharves, jetties, and marinas. The obligations imposed by the Act on the parties or entities within the security regulated port include compliance with the security measures and regulations set forth by the Act. This includes adherence to security plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing measures to prevent and respond to security threats. The port authorities, ship operators, and other relevant parties must ensure that all activities within the port comply with the Act's requirements, which are aimed at protecting the maritime infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of the port operations. The Act also stipulates the consequences for breaches of the security regulations. Under section 220 of the Act, any person who contravenes a direction given under the Act is liable to a penalty. The maximum penalty for an individual is 500 penalty units, while for a body corporate, the penalty can be significantly higher at 5,000 penalty units. These penalties are intended to enforce compliance with the security regulations and deter non-compliance by imposing financial sanctions on those who breach the Act.

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