Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 7 U.K. Port security plan

1. Subject to the findings of port security assessments, Member States shall ensure that port security plans are developed, maintained and updated. Port security plans shall adequately address the specificities of different sections of a port and shall integrate the security plans for port facilities within their boundaries established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 725/2004.

2. Port security plans shall identify, for each of the different security levels referred to in Article 8:

(a) the procedures to be followed;

(b) the measures to be put in place;

(c) the actions to be undertaken.

3. Each port security plan shall take into account as a minimum the detailed requirements specified in Annex II. Where, and to the extent appropriate, the port security plan shall in particular include security measures to be applied to passengers and vehicles set for embarkation on seagoing vessels which carry passengers and vehicles. In the case of international maritime transport services, the Member States concerned shall cooperate in the security assessment.

4. Port security plans may be developed by a recognised security organisation as referred to in Article 11.

5. Port security plans shall be approved by the Member State concerned before implementation.

6. Member States shall ensure that the implementation of port security plans is monitored. The monitoring shall be coordinated with other control activities carried out in the port.

7. Member States shall ensure that adequate exercises are performed, taking into account the basic security training exercise requirements listed in Annex III.