Cargo Security
Applicability – Reg. 108.01.1
Shall apply to all persons engaged in:• Acceptance• Handling• Forwarding• Storage • Carriage
Including:• Postal Company• Known Consignors• Charter Organisations• Bonded and catering stock providers
Of International, regionalor domestic cargo by air.
Primary Terms
• “Regulated Agent”.• “Known Cargo”.• “Known Consignor”.• “Air Cargo Security Manual”.• “Security Controls”.• “Security Screening Equipment”.• “Exemptions”.• “Designated Official”.
“Regulated Agent”-Reg.108.02.1&2
• Certificate of Approval – Valid 12 Months.
• Maintains Records. Including records of accredited Known Consignors and Cargo Security Declarations.
• Safeguarding of cargo.
• Secure Premises protected by trained Security Officers.
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“Regulated Agent”-Reg.108.02.1&2...continued
• Applies Security Controls to Unknown Cargo.
• Known Cargo to remain sealed with tamper evident seals.
• Random inspections of Known Consignor premises and cargo.
• 10% of Known Consignor cargo consignments to be screened.
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“Regulated Agent” – Reg. 108.02.1&2 …continued
• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.
• Job specific training.
• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.
• Hand search personnel trained in DGR (CAT 12) and formal hand search training
• Qualified and trained Designated Official.
• Approved Air Cargo Security Manual.
“Known Cargo” - Reg. 108.03.2
• Cargo from a Known Consignor which has been processed, in accordance with the regulations, by a Regulated Agent.
• Unknown Cargo which has undergone appropriate Security Controls.
• Exempted items tendered by a Regulated
Agent.
No other cargo may be accepted by an Air Carrier.
“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3
• The originator of goods for carriage who has been accredited and registered with the CAA.
• Known Consignor Accreditation Certificate – Valid 12 Months.
• Established business with a Regulated Agent.
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“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3 …continued
• Complies with the Known Consignor requirements which includes:
• Known Cargo to be packed and stored in secure premises.
• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.
• Cargo to be made tamper evident.continued…
“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3 …continued
• Cargo Security Declaration to be lodged with a Regulated Agent - Valid 12 Months.
• Job specific training
• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.
• Compliance with the Regulated Agents Air Cargo Security Manual as applicable.
“Air Cargo Security Manual” – Reg. TS108.01.2
Must be divided into 8 Chapters.
• Chap. 1:Compliance Undertaking.
• Chap. 2:Organisational structure split into General Structure and Security Structure.
• Chap. 3:Operational Procedures and Resource Utilization.
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“Air Cargo Security Manual” – Reg. TS108.01.2
• Chap. 4: Record keeping.
• Chap. 5: Training.
• Chap. 6: Recruitment of Personnel.
• Chap. 7: Amendments to Manual.
• Chap. 8: Contingency plans.
Requirement details contained in Technical Standards
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“Security Controls”- Reg. TS108.02.1
• Screening by physical check (hand search).
• Screening by X-rays.
• Subject to simulation chamber testing.
• Applying other means both technical and bio sensory, such as vapour trace detectors and dogs.
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“Security Controls”- Reg. TS108.02.1…continued
• Maturing by delaying transportation of cargo.
• Air way bill or other valid dispatch document to accompany every consignment. (Reg.108.03.1)
Exempt categories are:Known Cargo (Apart from the 10% check) and specific exempted items.
“Security Screening Equipment”
• Must comply with the minimum technical requirements approved by the Commissioner for Civil Aviation.
• Intended to prevent the introduction of dangerous or prohibited articles.
Screening by X-ray, or other technical means, isonly one of the tools in the toolbox of Security
Controls.
“Exemptions” – Reg. 108.03.7• Transshipment cargo (only if cargo meets
minimum security requirements at origin and transit points).
• Human remains.• Live animals.• Life saving materials, essential medical supplies,
human organs, blood plasma or similar materials. • Nuclear materials. Must be tendered to the Air Carrier (or verified by
the Air Carrier in respect of transshipment cargo) by a Regulated Agent who must apply certain minimum security measures.
“Designated Official”-Reg.108.01.2(6)We prefer the term, “Designated Cargo Security Officer” (DCSO)
• Qualified by a training course acceptable to the Commissioner, (IATA or ICAO).
• Qualified as Security Officer and registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). We recommend min. Grade B.
• Responsible for implementation, application and supervision of Security Controls.
• Dangerous Goods – CAT 12.
Implementation.
• Regulated Agent / Air Carriers.
• Known Consignors.
Steps needed to Implement Part 108Regulated Agents
• Security inspection of premises and there approval.
• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.
• Job specific training.
• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.
• Implementation of Part 108 systems and procedures. continued…
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Steps needed to Implement Part 108 Regulated Agents
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• Air Cargo Security Manual.
• Appointment of Designated Cargo Security Official (DCSO).
• Application to the CAA using the prescribed form and, everybody’s favourite, payment of prescribed fees.
• Renewal every 12 months.
Steps needed to Implement Part 108Known Consignors
• Security inspection of premises.
• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.
• Job specific Training.
• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.
• Introduction of Cargo Security Declaration.continued…
Steps needed to Implement Part 108Known Consignors
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• Notification to the Regulated Agent to be used.
• Application to the CAA for accreditation on the prescribed form and payment of prescribed fees.
• Renewal every 12 months.