The Ship and Port Facility (Security) Regulations 2004 No. 1495

PART 1 PRELIMINARY

Designations

5.  The Secretary of State for Transport is hereby designated—

(a) the “focal point for maritime security” for the purposes of the EC Regulation;

(b) the “competent authority for maritime security” for the purposes of the EC Regulation;

(c) the “designated authority” for the purposes of Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code.