Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
162Maritime security guards
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162 Maritime security guards
(1) A maritime security guard is a person who: (a) satisfies the training and qualification requirements and any other requirements prescribed in the regulations for maritime security guards; and (b) is on duty at a security regulated port, on a security regulated ship or on a security regulated offshore facility; and (c) is not a law enforcement officer. (2) The regulations must prescribe the following for maritime security guards: (a) training and qualification requirements; (b) requirements in relation to the form, issue and use of identity cards. (3) The regulations may prescribe the following for maritime security guards: (a) requirements in relation to uniforms; (b) any other requirements.