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Presentation by Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Shipping Australia Limited to the:

Presentation by Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Shipping Australia Limited to the: 8 th BITRE Transport Colloquium 18-19 June, 2008 Canberra ‘Maritime security: A rapidly changing scene ’. In this presentation I will be addressing:. The scene so far Foreshadowed developments

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Presentation by Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Shipping Australia Limited to the:

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  1. Presentation by Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Shipping Australia Limited to the: 8th BITRE Transport Colloquium 18-19 June, 2008 Canberra ‘Maritime security: A rapidly changing scene’

  2. In this presentation I will be addressing: • The scene so far • Foreshadowed developments • Issues and problems • Conclusion

  3. The scene so far

  4. Rapidly changing scene • 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

  5. Subsequent developments • 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

  6. Foreshadowed developments

  7. Foreshadowed 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

  8. International 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

  9. International developments (CONT) • Strong international opposition • Exemptions could be granted which will undermine the purpose • China has also introduced 24 prior reporting rule

  10. Issues and problems

  11. Issues and problems • 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?

  12. Conclusion • Danger of increasing complacency • Move risks offshore as much as possible • Need for regular and realistic exercises • Response and recovery times to any attack will be ultimate measure of the effectiveness of our security measures

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