Security

Measures

The Corporation is responsible for waterside security within the regulated port, extending from Point Cartwright to the port facilities in the Hamilton Reach of the Brisbane River.  Individual wharf operators are responsible for security within their own facilities.

We have a Maritime Security Plan that has been approved by the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS), and as part of our security regime we have introduced:
  • a dedicated security centre at our operations base, which operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week
  • a 24-hours security number – 07 3258 4601 - to call to report any suspicious activity
  • a closed-circuit television system monitored 24 hours a day
  • port-wide security patrol services
  • continued patrols of the port’s waterside area by our patrol vessel, PortWatch 1 and PortWatch 2
  • signage that indicates the access restrictions to port facilities and other maritime security zones within the port

Maritime Security Levels


There are three levels of maritime security that reflect the security situation at the port at any given time.

Level 1 (low) means that the port is operating normally and that the usual day-to-day protective security measures are in place.

Level 2 (medium) means that there is a heightened risk of a security incident occurring and that additional protective security measures will be maintained for a period of time.  At this level, access to the port precinct and port facilities will be restricted.

Level 3 (high) means that there is a probable or imminent risk of a security incident, and further and specific protective security measures will be maintained for a limited period of time.  At this level, access to the port precinct and port facilities will be restricted, and will most likely trigger responses under the National Counter-Terrorism Plan.

Identity Cards


The ISPS Code and the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 require anyone entering a port facility to have photo identification.  In December 2005 DOTARS implemented a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) Scheme to ensure the industry has a consistent and secure identify process.