18.1 The port facility security officer and appropriate
port facility security personnel shall have knowledge and have received
training, taking into account the guidance given in part B of this Code.
18.2 Port facility personnel having specific security
duties shall understand their duties and responsibilities for port
facility security, as described in the port facility security plan
and shall have sufficient knowledge and ability to perform their assigned
duties, taking into account the guidance given in part B of this Code.
18.3 To ensure the effective implementation of
the port facility security plan, drills shall be carried out at appropriate
intervals taking into account the types of operation of the port facility,
port facility personnel changes, the type of ship the port facility
is serving and other relevant circumstances, taking into account guidance
given in part B of this Code.
18.4 The port facility security officer shall
ensure the effective co-ordination and implementation of the port
facility security plan by participating in exercises at appropriate
intervals, taking into account the guidance given in part B of this Code.