11.2.1 For the purpose of this subsection, shore-side
personnel covers individuals such as those who:
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– prepare transport documents for bulk cargoes;
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– offer bulk cargoes for transport;
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– accept bulk cargoes for transport;
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– handle bulk cargoes;
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– prepare bulk cargoes' loading/stowage plans;
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– load/unload bulk cargoes into/from ships; and
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– enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with
applicable rules and regulations; or
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– are otherwise involved in the handling and transport
of bulk cargoes as determined by the competent authority.
However, the provisions of 11.2 do not apply to:
For the training of those officers and personnel, refer to the ISPS Code.
11.2.2 Shore-side personnel engaged in transport by sea of
bulk cargoes should consider security provisions for the transport of bulk cargoes
commensurate with their responsibilities.
11.2.3 Security training
11.2.3.1 The training of shore-side personnel should also
include elements of security awareness, the need to control access to cargoes and ships,
and general guidance on the types of bulk cargoes of security significance.
11.2.3.2 Security awareness training should address the nature
of security risks, recognizing security risks, methods to address and reduce risks and
actions to be taken in the event of a security breach. It should include awareness of
security plans (if appropriate, refer to 11.3), commensurate with the responsibilities of
individuals and their part in implementing security plans.
11.2.3.3 Such training should be provided or verified upon
employment in a position involving transport of bulk cargoes by sea and should be
periodically supplemented with retraining.
11.2.3.4 Records of all security training undertaken should be
kept by the employer and made available to the employee if requested.