APPLICATION FORM FOR APPROVAL OF ASHIP SECURITY PLAN
Ship Security Plan for [Insert Name of Ship Operator]
I submit for approval by the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) a Ship Security Plan prepared in accordance with the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 (the Act) and the Maritime Transport Security Regulations 2003 (the regulations). This Ship Security Plan is for the regulated Australian ship [Ship Name]. The Ship Operator submitting this plan for approval is [company name], ABN [ABN].
If implemented, this plan will make an appropriate contribution to achieving the Maritime Security Outcomes contained in section 3 of the Act.
Included with this application form are the following documents:
· Ship Security Plan prepared as per Part 4 Division 4 of the Act;
· Including a security assessment prepared in accordance with subsection 66 (2) of the Act;
· Ship identification sheet prepared in accordance with regulation 4.20 of the regulations;
· Contact information sheet prepared in accordance with regulation 4.30 of the regulations.
A completed Ship Self Assessment Checklist is attached to assist DOTARS with the assessment and review of this Ship Security Plan.
Should you wish to discuss the contents of this plan, please contact [Name of contact person] on [phone number].
[Signature of person authorised to submit the plan]
[Printed name of the person authorised to submit the plan]
Date:
Office Use Only
Application Complete Y / N
Request for further information sent Y/N Date requested:
Date Received
Receipt Acknowledged? Y / N
Date Registered
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Lodgement of Ship and Maritime Security Plans
Ship and Maritime Security Plans may be submitted to the Secretary using any of the following methods:
· By Mail
To maintain the security of plans forwarded by mail, they may be sent via registered mail, or enclosed in a double envelope with the internal envelope marked "restricted".
Plans should be addressed to:
Office of Transport Security
Department of Transport and Regional Services
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601
· By Email
Plans should be emailed to Transport.Security@dotars.gov.au
The Department can currently accept electronic documents in Word 97, Rich Text Format and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If a participant wishes to use a different format, then they should first contact the Maritime Security Regulation Branch to discuss the type of application proposed.
· Hand Delivery
Plans may be hand delivered to:
111 Alinga Street
Canberra ACT
Contact Officers for Ship and Maritime Security Plans
Mr Phil Price
Ph 02 6274 7441
Email phil.price@dotars.gov.au
Mr Tony Steele
Ph 02 6274 6247
Email
tony.steele@dotars.gov.au
Mr Stephen Spencer
Ph 02 6274 6275
stephen.spencer@dotars.gov.au
Mr Leslie Ridsdale
Ph 02 6274 8162
leslie.ridsdale@dotars.gov.au
South Australia / Northern Territory
Ms Veena Rampal
Ph 02 6274 7648
veena.rampal@dotars.gov.au
Western Australia
Mr Cornelius Pau
Ph 02 6274 8142
cornelius.pau@dotars.gov.au
Ship Security Plan assessment checksheet
The purpose of this checksheet is to assist you to check that your Ship Security Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 and Maritime Transport Security Regulations 2003. Please indicate under location below, the pages or sections of the plan that contain the information that addresses each requirement. Your assistance in completing this checklist is appreciated, as it will be used to supplement the Department's assessment and review process.
Checksheet Item
Location
Maritime Security Outcomes
The following questions relate to demonstrating an appropriate contribution to the Maritime Security Outcomes as required in section 66 (e) of the Act.
Staffing
Will implementation of your Ship Security Plan require additional staff to be employed in security roles?
If yes, how many addition staff do you expect to put on?
Yes / No
Number_____
Training
What is the expected cost of training staff in the implementation of your Ship Security Plan?
Will implementing the plan increase the awareness of staff of security matters?
$_________
Security Infrastructure
Will implementation of your Ship Security Plan require modification of existing or additional security infrastructure?
If yes, what is the expected cost?
$__________
Security Budget
What was the budget for ship security in Financial Year 2002 / 2003?
What is the budget for ship security in Financial Year 2003 / 2004?
What is the anticipated ship security budget for Financial Year 2004 / 2005?
Has this level of expenditure been approved by an appropriate officer?
$___________
Security Measures and Procedures
Will additional security measures and procedures be introduced in implementing the Ship Security Plan?
Access Control
Will you be implementing additional or improved access control measures when implementing your ship security plan.
Regulations
The following questions relate to requirements in the regulations.
Ship Identification details
Is a separate document containing the information about the ship required by regulation 4.20 included with the Ship Security Plan?
Ship operator, CSO and SSO details
Is a separate document containing the contact details required by regulation 4.30 included with the Ship Security Plan? Note: The Ship Operator is required under regulation 1.10 to designate a Company Security Officer before submitting the Ship Security Plan to the Secretary for approval.
Security Assessments
Does the Ship Security Plan include a Security Assessment made in accordance with Regulations 4.25 that takes into account any documents required under subsection 66 (2) of the Act
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