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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
24AMaritime security level declaration for an offshore facility covers ships and operations in the vicinity
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24A Maritime security level declaration for an offshore facility covers ships and operations in the vicinity
If the Secretary declares that a maritime security level is in force for a security regulated offshore facility, that maritime security level is in force for: (a) every security regulated ship: (i) in the vicinity of the facility that is engaged in any activity in relation to the facility; and (ii) for which (but for this section) a lower maritime security level is in force; and (b) any operations conducted by a maritime industry participant within the boundaries of the facility.