A Transnet National Ports Authority Presentation Monday, July 12, 2021

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STATUS REPORT ON PORT SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA -
2009
A Transnet National Ports Authority
PresentationMonday, July 12, 2021
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Ports of South Africa

• An African Ports Perspective

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National Ports Authority of SA
The National Ports Authority of South Africa, a
division of Transnet Ltd, manages the seven South
African ports
Richards bay
Durban
Saldanha Bay
East London
Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
Mossel Bay
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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

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• Background and Introduction

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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..

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Maritime SecurityInternational Ship Port
Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)

• STATUS REPORT
• South Africa

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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.

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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.

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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

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• South African Initiatives towards upgrading Ports
  Security Infrastructure

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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.

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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

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PORT SECURITY UPGRADE PROJECTS (CONT ..
Name of Port RCB DBN ELS PLZ MOS CPT SAL
Project Description RCB DBN ELS PLZ MOS CPT SAL
CCTV ? ? N/A ? ? ? ?
Access Control ? ? N/A ? ? ? ?
Control Room ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Fiber Optic Cabling ? ? N/A ? ? ? ?
Lighting N/A ? N/A N/A N/A N/A ?
Perimeter Fencing N/A ? N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A These project elements are completed as
part of phase1 in year 2004 and in place ?
These projects are currently being implemented/
completed as part of phase 2.
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PERIMETER FENCE WITH INTRUSION DETECTION
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SURVEILLANACE AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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ACCESS CONTROL AND TIME ATTENDANCE SYSTEMS
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CONTROL ROOMS AND TRAINING
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NETWORK SERVICES
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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

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QUESTIONS DISCUSSIONS