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, TERASA JANE CREMER, 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 GN: C2014G00957, 11 June 2014; 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:  26/5/15

 

 

 

 

 

Terasa Cremer

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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°46’20.71”S, 114°36’08.48”E the boundary follows the fence line south then turning south-west to coordinate 28°46’35.03”S, 114°36’07.27”E. It turns right and continues on in a north-westerly direction to coordinate 28°46’34.99”S, 114°36’07.15”E, then turning right and continuing on northerly to 28°46’34.62”S, 114°36’06.87”E, then turning left and continuing on to coordinate 28°46’34.65”S, 114°36’06.74”E, then turning left and continuing on to coordinates 28°46’34.69”S, 114°36’06.75”E. The boundary continues southerly direction on to coordinates 28°46’35.13”S, 114°36’07.11”E. The boundary turns right 90° and follows the fence line westerly 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 on to coordinate 28°46’37.32”S,114°35’35.21”E and turns 90° south to 28°45’37.43”S, 114°35’35.21”E, then heads off westerly direction to coordinates 28°45’37.34”S, 114°35’34.49”E. The boundary continues in a westerly and then turns north and follows the fence to coordinate 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 at coordinates 28°46’36.72”S, 114°35’28.16”E across the entry point heading north to the northern corner of the entry, then turns right again at coordinates

28°46’36.04”S, 114°35’28.05”E and follows the fence east, then south, then east and the north to skirt around the wall of the substation, before turning east again to coordinate 28°46’35.99”S, 114°35’30.23”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 to coordinates 28°46’28.95”S, 114°35’35.15”E. The boundary then turns left and follows the fence to coordinates  28°46’34.96”S, 114°36’07.56”E. The boundary then turns north-east 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 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°46’14.62”S, 114°35’56.87”E and then turns south east across the inner basin channel back to the commencement point at coordinate 28°46’20.71”S, 114°36’08.48”E.

 

Overview

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to address the need for enhanced security measures in maritime transport and offshore facilities. This legislation aims to protect Australia’s maritime borders and critical infrastructure from security threats by imposing stringent security requirements on designated ports and offshore facilities. The Act empowers the relevant authorities to declare specific areas as security regulated ports and to enforce compliance with the security measures established under the Act. This notice, issued by Terasa Jane Cremer, Director of Transport Security Operations, revokes the previous declaration of the Port of Geraldton as a security regulated port and re-establishes it under the updated security requirements, ensuring the continued protection of this vital maritime entry point.

Scope and Application

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 applies to security regulated ships, their crews, port facilities, and related activities within designated security regulated ports in Australia. This Act, which is a Commonwealth legislation, is enforced by the Director, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, and pertains to the establishment and management of security regulated ports, including the implementation of security measures for vessels and port facilities to prevent security risks. The Act extends its application to any person or entity engaged in activities within these ports, as well as to offshore facilities that are integral to maritime transport operations. The geographic reach of the Act is national, as it applies to ports across Australia, ensuring a unified approach to maritime security. The Act allows for the declaration and revocation of security regulated ports through subordinate instruments, providing flexibility in managing maritime security measures. Exclusions or exemptions are not explicitly stated in the text, but they may be defined through regulations or other legislative instruments. This Notice, revoking the previous declaration of the Port of Geraldton as a security regulated port and re-declaring it under revised boundaries, is an example of how the Act's application can be adjusted to reflect changes in security needs or port operations.

Key Provisions

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (the Act) contains provisions that allow for the declaration of security regulated ports and the revocation of such declarations. Under section 13(1) of the Act, the Director, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, has the power to revoke and declare the boundaries of a security regulated port. This specific notice revokes the previous declaration of the Port of Geraldton as a security regulated port, which was published in the Gazette on 11 June 2014 (GN: C2014G00957), and re-declares the area of the port for the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships. Entities and parties governed by the Act are required to adhere to the security regulations set out in the Act. This includes ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place and followed within the designated security regulated port boundaries, as outlined in the notice. Such measures may involve the implementation of security plans, risk assessments, and compliance with any additional requirements specified by the Director. Failure to comply with the Act's provisions may result in various consequences. The Act does not explicitly outline the penalties for breaches of its provisions; however, breaches of other related maritime security legislation, such as the Crimes (Maritime Security) Act 2010, may result in significant penalties. For instance, under section 9 of the Crimes (Maritime Security) Act 2010, the maximum penalty for an individual who commits an offence is 20 years imprisonment, a fine of 210 penalty units, or both. For corporations, the maximum penalty is a fine of 1,050 penalty units. The Act also provides for the possibility of civil and criminal proceedings being taken in cases of non-compliance with the security regulations. In conclusion, the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 enables the declaration and revocation of security regulated ports, with the Director, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, having the authority to make such declarations and revocations. The Act imposes obligations on entities and parties to comply with the security regulations within the designated port boundaries, and failure to do so may result in penalties under related maritime security legislation.

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