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STATUS REPORT ON PORT SECURITY
IN SOUTH AFRICA - 2009
A Transnet National Ports Authority
Presentation
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Ports of South Africa
An African Ports Perspective
Richards bay
Durban
Saldanha Bay
Cape Town
Mossel Bay
East London
Port Elizabeth
The National Ports
Authority of South
Africa, a division of
Transnet Ltd,
manages the seven
South African ports
CONTENT
Background and Introduction
South African Maritime Security
Legislative Environment
The Impact of the ISPS Code on Port
Operations
Port Security Upgrade Projects to
Meet International Obligations
Background and Introduction
INTRODUCTION
 With the IMO passing the ISPS Code for Ships & Port Facilities
in 2002 at the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS), SOUTH AFRICA became a signatory to the IMO
resolution and the National Department of Transport (DOT) was
designated as the Custodian for the implementation of the
Code.
 The ISPS Code was given effect by the Merchant Shipping
(Maritime Security) Regulations, 2004.
 All seven South African commercial ports are compliant with the
Code and the Regulations of 2004.
 Port Facilities and Service Providers within these ports that are
required to have maritime security plans have such plans in
place.
 The National Ports Act 12 of 2005 places the responsibility of
security of the overall Ports system with the Transnet National
Ports Authority..
INTRODUCTION (CONT…)
 Transnet TNPA has a responsibility of facilitating trade and
contributing positively to strengthening the economy and
contributing to the international competitiveness of South
Africa and the Southern African Region.
 This implies that the Ports have to function as effective
and efficient business units to meet these demands,
through a secure enabling environment.
 Currently, security upgrade projects are being undertaken
in all the ports, including the Port of Ngqura, which will be
the eighth commercial port to be security regulated before
the end of 2009.
 These security upgrade projects are intended to match
international standards as per requirements of the Code
and the Regulations.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME TRANSPORT
SECURITY LEGISLATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
The Constitution of South Africa Act 108 of
1996;
The National Ports Act 12 of 2005;
The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Security)
Regulations, 2004; and
The Maritime Transport Security Bill.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1951;
MARITIME SECURITY REGULATIONS, 2004
Purpose of the regulations
To safeguard against unlawful interference with
maritime transport
To achieve this purpose, these regulations establish a
regulatory framework centred around the
development of security plans for ships and other
maritime transport operations
The implementation of this framework enables the
Republic to meet its obligations under Chapter XI-2 of
the Safety Convention and the ISPS Code
The South African Maritime Transport Security
Legislative Arrangements
The impact of the Maritime Transport Security Bill:
The Bill extends its application to other (non-commercial)
ports not under the control and management of TNPA.
According to TNPA Security Management, the issues that the
Bill and its Regulations should take into consideration are:
 The regulation and control of other port participants like small vessels
and entertainment areas e.g. yachts, restaurants and casinos within the
ports;
 Shipping Agents should undergo training in the ISPS Code to appreciate
the complications of Maritime Transport Security;
 Adjusting the lifespan of the Maritime Transport Security Planning and
Co-ordination Plan to match with the other Maritime Security Plans; and
 Weapons and prohibited items permitted in terms of class by the
Director-General should be done in consultation with the concerned
maritime industry participants.
Maritime Security
International Ship & Port Facility Security Code
(ISPS Code)
STATUS REPORT
South Africa
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISPS CODE IN
SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS
 All seven South African commercial ports are compliant with the
Code and the Regulations of 2004.
 Eighth Port, the new Port of Ngqura is finalising the ISPS
accreditation with the authorities
 Maritime Security Plans were submitted for review by TNPA in
April 2009
 Instructions received from the DG DOT to vary the plans to
address current maritime transport security outcomes;
 Efforts being undertaken to minimise the negative impact of
security ameliorations;
 Emphasis on training and development of Port/ Facility Security
Officers – currently undergoing a Maritime Security Managers
Course; and
 Implementation of uniform security policy, measures and
procedures.
THE IMPACT OF THE ISPS CODE ON PORT
OPERATIONS
 The positive impacts have been:
Improvement in the handling of vessel clearances;
Reduction of crime in the most crime-prolific areas
of the Ports;
Standardisation of Security policies, measures
procedures; and
Improved co-operation between Port/ Facility
Security and State Security/ Emergency Agencies/
Services.
THE IMPACT OF THE ISPS CODE ON
PORT OPERATIONS
 The challenges on the implementation of the ISPS Code on
Ports Operations mainly related to:
Delays in vessel clearances;
Traffic congestions into and out of the Port/ Facility entrance
points;
Resistance to co-operate with Security policies, measures
procedures
MITIGATION: SA Maritime Transport Security Bill;
Uncertainty with regards to privately-owned Port Facilities.
MITIGATION: SA Maritime Transport Security Bill;
South African Initiatives towards
upgrading Ports Security
Infrastructure
PORT SECURITY UPGRADE PROJECTS to Meet
International Obligations
 The main focus of the project has been to:
 lay fibre optic cables;
 install the hardware (readers, cameras etc.); and
 ensure that the flow of traffic and various control /access buildings are
built.
 Currently sophisticated electronic security surveillance systems
incorporating infra-red detection and closed circuit television
are amongst some of the equipment being installed.
 Steel palisade perimeter fencing is almost complete and
purpose designed access control facilities are being replaced,
up-graded or installed.
 This is to safeguard TTNPA assets and cargo, whilst
simultaneously monitoring the movement of people and
vehicles at the port access/egress control points.
PROJECT SCOPE
• Access Automation & Time Management
• Biometric systems & IC Card production
• Video Surveillance & Recording Systems
INTEGRATION of sub-systems
to provide a MANAGED
SECURITY DATA SYSTEM
• Perimeter and Intrusion Alarm System
• Intelligent Control Rooms & Training
PORT SECURITY UPGRADE PROJECTS (CONT ..
Name of Port
RCB
DBN
ELS
PLZ
MOS
CPT
SAL
CCTV
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N/A
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Access Control
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N/A
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Control Room
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Fiber Optic
Cabling
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N/A
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Lighting
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Perimeter Fencing
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Project
Description
N/A – These project elements are completed as part of phase1 in year 2004 and in place
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– These projects are currently being implemented/ completed as part of phase 2.
PERIMETER FENCE WITH INTRUSION DETECTION
SURVEILLANACE AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
ACCESS CONTROL AND TIME & ATTENDANCE SYSTEMS
CONTROL ROOMS AND TRAINING
NETWORK SERVICES
TRAINING
 IMO Courses - Modules are
available
 NIA – currently training TNPA
Security Managers
 All persons designated as; Port,
Port Facility or Port Service
Provider Security Officers must
be trained for their respective
duties and responsibilities
 Same applies on the ship side of
operations
QUESTIONS &
DISCUSSIONS