Notice of Declaration of Security Regulated Port – Port of Geraldton

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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003

 

Notice of declaration of security regulated port – PORT OF GERALDTON

 

 

I, BRIAN THOMAS RANKIN, Acting Regional Director, Transport Security Operations, 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 Port of Geraldton published in the Gazette (No. GN 28, 21 July 2010);

 

REVOKE, Notice M01146 dated 9 August 2013; and

 

DECLARE that the area of the port of Port of Geraldton 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:        6 June 2014

 

 

 

 

 

Brian Rankin

Delegate of the Secretary of the

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

 

 

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.

 

  

Security Regulated Port Boundary Description

Description of Port of Geraldton

Where the water meets land, the boundary will be at the high- water mark.

Commencing at north eastern corner of the port at coordinate 28°46’20.69”S,114°36’08.43”E the boundary follows the fence line south then turning south-west to coordinate 28°46’34.94”S, 114°36’07.60”E. It turns 90 left and continues on in a south-easterly direction to coordinate 28°46’35.22”S, 114°36’07.86”E, then turning 90° left and continuing on north-easterly to 28°46’34.85”S, 114°36’08.39”E, then turning 90 right and continuing on to coordinate 28°46’34.94”S, 114°36’08.47”E, where the boundary then turns  90° right and heads off in a south-westerly direction to 28°46’35.43”S, 114°34’07.78”E before turning  90° right and travelling north-westerly to 28°46’35.34”S, 114°36’07.69”E, then turning 90° right and heading in a north-easterly direction to 28°46’35.25”S, 114°36’07.81”E before turning 90° left travelling north-westerly to coordinate 28°46’34.96”S, 114°36’07.56”E.

The boundary turns left and follows the fence line westerly in an ark before turning right and north to coordinate 28°46’35.62”S, 114°36’00.19”E where it turns westerly again and continues along the fence line to 28°46’37.49”S, 114°35’45.88”E.

Then boundary turns 90° south at this point crossing the fence by way of a conveyance tunnel some 30ft above the ground. The boundary continues in a southerly direction to a gate which locks off the tunnel between coordinates 28°46’38.07”S, 114°35’45.88”E and 28°46’38.07”S, 114°35’45.81”E, from this point the boundary it turns 90° right, crosses the tunnel then turns right again and heads north to the coordinate 28°46’37.49”S, 114°35’45.81”E back at the fence line.

The boundary then heads off in a westerly direction following the fence to coordinate 28°46”37.45”S, 114°35.86”E, where it turns south  crossing the fence line again and following the eastern wall of a conveyance tunnel in a southerly direction to  a gate which locks off the tunnel between coordinates 28°46’39.46”S, 114°35’36.22”E and 28°46’39.48”S, 114°35’36.01”E, from this point the boundary it turns 90° right, crosses the tunnel then turns right again and heads in a northerly direction to the coordinate 28°46’37.35”S,114°35’35.64”E back at the fence line.

The boundary then heads west through coordinate 28°46’37.35”S,114°35’33.89”E to 28°46’37.33”S, 114°35’33.52”E, then turns north and follows the fence to coordinate 28°46’37.14”S, 114°35’33.47”E before turning westerly and continuing on through 28°46’37.08”S, 114°35’33.16”E following the fence along to the south-west corner of the  port and entry point western end of Ian Bogle Rd, where it turns 90° right across the entry point heading north to the northern corner of the entry, then turns right again and follows the fence east, then south, then east, then south, then east and the north to skirt around the southern edge of the substation, before turning east again to coordinate 28°46’35.99”S, 114°3530.23”E.

The boundary then turns 90° south and follows the fence to coordinate 28°46’36.64”S, 114°35”30.23”E where it turns left 90° and runs along the fence to 28°46’36.64”S, 114°35’32.11”E before turning left and running north-east along the fence and then the eastern wall of the shed, then the fence again before turning 90° right and running north-west to a security gate at 28°46’28.18”S, 114°35’32.83”E.

The boundary then turns north-east across the entry point and continues to 28°46’27.85”S, 114°35’33.01”E, before turning south-east and following the fence to 28°46’27.94”S, 114°35’33.22”E, then turning north-east again across the security gate to 28°46’27.66”S, 114°35’33.37”E, then turning south-east once more and continuing on to 28°46’27.86”S, 114°35’33.87”E, where it turns north-east again continues along the fence to the southern wall of the shed at 28°46’27.46”S, 114°35’34.05”E.

The boundary follows the southern wall of the shed in a north-westerly direction the south-west corner of the shed at 28°46’27.33”S, 114°35’33.68”E, where it turns 90° right and follows the western wall of the shed to 28°46’23.29”S, 114°35’35.57”E, where it turns 150° around to the left and follows the fence,  through 28°46’23.58S, 114°35’35.12”E south-west around to 28°46’23.75”S, 114°35’34.69”E, where it turns north across the entry point to 28°46’22.70”S, 114°35’34.49”E.

The boundary then follows the high-water mark in a north easterly direction, then north to the northern point of the port at 28°46’03.63”S, 114°35’56.41”E.

The boundary then turns south following the high-water mark to 28°46’14.95”S, 114°35’56.82”E and then turns south east across the inner basin channel back to the commencement point at  coordinate 28°46’20.69”S, 114°36’08.43”E.

 

Overview

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 was enacted by the Australian Parliament to address the critical need for enhanced security measures in maritime transport and offshore facilities, particularly in light of rising global security threats. The Act aims to protect critical infrastructure, vessels, and offshore facilities from acts of terrorism and other security risks. The Act provides the legal framework for designating and regulating security-regulated ports, which are ports where vessels carrying dangerous goods or that are deemed to pose a security threat are required to comply with stringent security measures. This legislative measure was introduced to safeguard Australia’s maritime interests and ensure the security of its offshore infrastructure, thereby contributing to national security and the safety of maritime operations. Under the Act, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, through its delegate, has the authority to declare certain ports as security-regulated ports. This authority is exercised to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place at ports where security-regulated ships operate. The declaration of a port as a security-regulated port involves defining the boundaries of the port area intended for use in connection with the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security-regulated ships. The policy objective of the Act is to enhance the security of maritime transport and offshore facilities by imposing security requirements on designated ports and vessels, thereby mitigating potential security risks and protecting critical infrastructure.

Scope and Application

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 applies to security regulated ports and security regulated ships within the Commonwealth of Australia, and it is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. This Act primarily targets the security of maritime transport and offshore facilities, ensuring that specific areas designated as security regulated ports are managed to prevent unauthorised access or activities that could compromise the security of ships or facilities. The Act extends its application to any entity or person involved in the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships within the designated security regulated ports. Geographically, the Act operates at the national level across all Australian ports, with specific provisions being applicable to the Port of Geraldton as outlined in the Notice. Exclusions or exemptions from the Act are not explicitly detailed in the provided text; however, the Act may include provisions for subordinate instruments that could further define its application. The Notice itself revokes previous declarations and sets new boundaries for the security regulated port, demonstrating the Act's flexibility in managing and updating port security regulations.

Key Provisions

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act) includes provisions for the declaration and revocation of security regulated ports, which are areas within a port used for the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships. Section 13(1) of the Act allows the Acting Regional Director, Transport Security Operations, to issue notices regarding these declarations. The notice in question, issued by Brian Rankin, revokes the previous declaration for the Port of Geraldton (Gazette No. GN 28, 21 July 2010) and a subsequent notice dated 9 August 2013 (Notice M01146), and declares a new area within the port as a security regulated port. This declaration is effective from the date of publication in the Gazette, which is 6 June 2014. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties or entities it governs primarily revolve around compliance with the designated security regulations for the declared security regulated ports. These obligations include adherence to the security measures and protocols outlined in the Act to ensure the safety and security of maritime transport and offshore facilities. Entities and individuals operating within these declared areas must comply with all relevant security requirements and cooperate with authorities to maintain the integrity of the port's security measures. Breaching the provisions of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 can result in various offences and penalties. The Act outlines both civil and criminal consequences for non-compliance. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal penalties can involve imprisonment. The specific maximum penalties are not detailed in the text provided, but generally, they reflect the severity of the offence and the potential risk posed to maritime security. Compliance with the Act is crucial to avoid these legal repercussions and to ensure the continued safety and security of maritime operations within designated areas.

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