Countering Maritime Security Threats

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Countering Maritime Security Threats An overview
by the European Commission Wolfgang Elsner
Head of Unit
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Regulation (EC) n725/2004 of 31 March
2004 ?transposes into the EC law the December
2002 IMOs security provisions (Solas ISPS part
A) ?extends these measures to a certain extend to
domestic traffic of Member States (ISPS Part
B) ?creates a European inspection regime
Proposal for a port security Directive ?extend
the security measures to the whole port
area ?foresees also an inspection regime ?still
being discussed with MS in the Council.
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• In the EU (25)
• 9500 flagged vessels (over 500GT)
• 4200 maritime companies
• 769 ports
• 3700 port facilities

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• Draft EU Directive on Port Security COM(2004) 76
• Applies to any port in which one or more port
  facilities are situated to which the ISPS Code
  applies
• It complements maritime and ship/port interface
  security and expands into all security relevant
  port areas
• A port security authority shall be responsible
  for the identification and implementation of
  appropriate port security measures

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• Draft EU Directive on Port Security COM(2004) 76
• A port security assessment identifies the port
  security needs and potential solutions to reduce
  perceived vulnerabilities
• A port security plan puts measures and task
  divisions on paper
• Member States have to approve assessment and
  plan, which has to take into account the detailed
  requirements in Annex to the Directive

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• Draft EU Directive on Port Security COM(2004) 76
• Member States shall set and communicate 3
  security levels
• A port security officer shall ensure
  establishment and coordination of assessment and
  plan
• A port security committee may provide practical
  advice on security matters

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• Draft EU Directive on Port Security COM(2004) 76
• Plans shall be reviewed every time
  security-relevant changes occur, or every 5
  years
• A Recognised Security Organisation may assist
  with the establishment and review of assessment
  and plan
• A focal point for port security takes care of the
  communication with the Commission

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• Future directive on intermodal security ?
• Dedicated to freight transport
• Should cover all types of shipments (container,
  bulk, etc..)
• Common approach for all surface modes, probably
  different implementing rules for each mode
• Harmonisation with other pieces of EC law (i.e.
  Customs)
• Promotion of the Known shipper concept /
  Authorised economic trader (Customs Code)

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• Future directive on intermodal security ?
• Coherence with international security standards
• Level playing field between modes
• Favouring Single Window concept
• Should cover intra-community trade, and also
  third countries trade in transit on our territory