1. 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 ’

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

3. The scene so far

4. + 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

5. + 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

6. Foreshadowed developments

7. + 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

8. + 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

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

10. Issues and problems

11. + 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

12. + 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 Conclusion