Notice of Declaration of Security Regulated Port – Port of Yampi Sound – Koolan Island

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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003

 

Notice of declaration of security regulated port – PORT OF YAMPI SOUND – KOOLAN ISLAND

 

 

I, STEVEN ROWSON, 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 Koolan Island published in the Gazette (No. GN/S 85, 07 May 2007); and

 

DECLARE that the area of the port of Port of Yampi Sound – Koolan Island 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 May 2014

 

 

 

 

 

Steven Rowson

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 Yam pi Sound - Koolan Island

State; Western Australia

Map Number: 70437

 

  • The Security Regulated Port of Yampi Sound (Koolan Island) is all of that area of land and water contained within and bounded by a line commencing at a point on the high water mark of Southern coastline of Koolan Island closest to latitude 162 07' 09.00" south, longitude 1232 42' 30.00" east;
  • thence generally south-easterly along the high water mark for a distance of approximately 7 kilometres to its intersection with the Koolan Island jetty abutment closest to latitude 162 08' 51.64" south, longitude 1232 44' 57.91" east;
  • thence continues north along the western side of the CV#07 conveyor until it meets the western side of the Koolan Island Port Security gate at the top of The Causeway road closest to latitude 162 07' 33.59" south, longitude 1232 45' 2.47" east;
  • thence crossing the Causeway Road to the Port Security gate on its Eastern edge. Latitude 16" 8' 33.86" south, Longitude 123" 45' 3.57" east;
  • thence continues down the eastern side of the Causeway Road until it reaches the western back edge of the Logistics lay down area. Latitude 16" 8' 47.27" south, Longitude 123" 45' 0.02" east;
  • thence continues east along the back edge of the Logistics lay down area to its low water mark on its northeast edge. Latitude 16" 8' 48.36" south, Longitude 123" 45' 4.69" east;
  • thence continues south along the Logistics' laydown area until it reached the top of the Logistics' laydown area embankment on its northeast edge. Latitude 16" 8' 48.81" south, Longitude 123" 45' 4.57" east;
  • thence generally south-easterly along the high water mark for a distance of approximately 3 kilometres to its intersection with the meridian of Latitude 16" -09' 33.00" south, Longitude 123" 45' 57.00" east;
  • thence south along that meridian to its intersection with the high water mark of the coastline of the State of Western Australia closest to latitude 162 10' 00.00" south, longitude 123Q 45' 57.00" east;
  • thence generally north-westerly along that high water mark for a distance of approximately 15 kilometres to a point near Nares Point closest to latitude 162 07' 45.50' south, longitude 123Q 42' 10.00" east;
  • thence north-north-easterly for a distance of approximately 1.3 kilometres across the water body known as The Canal 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 otherwise stated, the Security Regulated Port described above includes all water and land inside the area and excludes all private and recreational wharves, jetties and marinas.

5. Unless otherwise stated the lines between coordinates are geodesic lines.

6. The 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.

7. This description and the associated maps have been compiled from information provided in April 2010 by the Office of Transport Security, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development and the Western Australian Land Administration Authority.

Overview

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 was enacted to address the problem of ensuring the security of maritime transport and offshore facilities, thereby protecting national interests and safeguarding the marine environment. This Act was passed by the Australian Parliament, with a policy objective to provide a legislative framework that ensures the security of maritime transport and offshore facilities, and to implement Australia's international obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The Act includes provisions for the designation of security regulated ports and facilities, and the implementation of security measures to protect against acts of terrorism and other security risks. In May 2014, a notice was issued under the Act to revoke the previous declaration of a security regulated port at Port of Koolan Island and to declare a new area at the Port of Yampi Sound on Koolan Island as a security regulated port, effective from the date of its publication in the Gazette.

Scope and Application

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 applies to security regulated ports and offshore facilities, as well as to ships and other vessels involved in the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance or provisioning of security regulated ships. This federal legislation pertains to any port or facility located within the territorial jurisdiction of Australia, thereby extending its reach to all states and territories. The Act also allows for the designation of specific areas within ports as security regulated ports through subordinate instruments, thereby extending or restricting its application. This is demonstrated in the revocation of the Port of Koolan Island as a security regulated port and the declaration of the Port of Yampi Sound on Koolan Island as a security regulated port. This Notice remains in effect until revoked in writing and subsequently published in the Gazette. Exclusions from the application of the Act are limited to private and recreational wharves, jetties, and marinas, unless specifically included within the declared security regulated port boundaries.

Key Provisions

The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003, under subsection 13(1), has been utilised to revoke the previous declaration of a security regulated port at the Port of Koolan Island and establish a new security regulated port at the Port of Yampi Sound – Koolan Island. This declaration, effective upon its publication in the Gazette, specifies the area intended for the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance, or provisioning of security regulated ships, with boundaries described in the attached map and accompanying text (section 13(1)). The new security regulated port encompasses a defined section of land and water on Koolan Island, Western Australia, which includes a detailed boundary description delineating the area from its northern limit near Nares Point, proceeding south-easterly along the high water mark, and finally north-westerly back to the point of commencement. Entities and individuals operating within the newly designated security regulated port are subject to specific obligations under the Act, including compliance with security regulations that may include vessel and cargo checks, access controls, and reporting requirements. These obligations are intended to ensure the safety and security of the port and its operations, particularly concerning the handling of security regulated ships and related activities. Compliance with these provisions is mandatory, and failure to adhere to the specified security measures could result in legal consequences. The Act also delineates potential offences, penalties, and consequences for non-compliance with its provisions. Breaches of the security regulations can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties may include fines and other monetary penalties, while criminal offences could result in imprisonment. The maximum penalties for criminal offences under the Act can extend to significant fines and lengthy prison sentences, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. These provisions underscore the seriousness with which the Act treats security at designated ports, emphasising the need for strict adherence to the regulations to avoid severe legal repercussions.

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