Presentation by Llew Russell, Presentation by Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer of Shipping Australia Limited to the:of Shipping Australia Limited to the:
88thth BITRE Transport BITRE Transport ColloquiumColloquium
18-19 June, 2008 Canberra
‘Maritime security: A rapidly changing scene’
+ The scene so far
+ Foreshadowed developments
+ Issues and problems
+ Conclusion
In this presentation I will be addressing:
+Maritime Transport Security Act implementing the IMO ISPS Code came into force in Australia 1 July 2004
Amended within 12 months
+Establishment of Maritime Security zones in Australian ports and on Australian regulated ships
+Current measures based on IMO Security level 1
Rapidly changing scene
+The IMO has now agreed the framework for long range identification and tracking of vessels
+WCO’s Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade
+Development of MSICs/est of AusCheck
+Full visa system for foreign seafarers
concerned Australia & US only countries to do so
+OTS and ACS initiatives
Subsequent developments
+Supply chain security
Prior reporting
Implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programme
+X-raying of containers
+Powers of security guards, cruise passenger screening/mass gatherings
Foreshadowed developments
+Development of US 24 hour prior reporting (incl Canada and Mexico)
More welcome then proposal by US for 100% container screening in countries exporting to the US by 2012
Est cost US$500 per unit
International developments
Strong international opposition
Exemptions could be granted which will undermine the purpose
+China has also introduced 24 prior reporting rule
International developments (CONT)
+US targeting non compliance
Some countries (ports) will experience IMO level 2 procedures upon arrival in the US
+Costs
+Need for global standards
+Over regulation
+Australian Dept of Homeland Security?
Issues and problems