Section 13 · Body for security of vessels and port facilities

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, constitute a body for the security of vessels and port facilities, with such name and to be headed by an officer with such designation, as may be specified therein.

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(2) The administration of the body shall vest in the officer who shall head the body constituted under sub-section (1).

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(3) The body constituted under sub-section (1) shall be responsible for carrying out the regulatory and oversight function in respect of such matters relating to security of vessels and port facilities as may be prescribed:

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Provided that while framing rules under this sub-section, the Central Government shall take into consideration the provisions of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code under the Safety Convention.

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(4) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (3), the body constituted under sub-section (1) shall perform the following functions, namely:---

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(a) provide regulatory framework for security of vessels and port facilities;

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(b) ensure timely collection and exchange of security related information with regard to vessels and port facilities;

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(c) coordinate with other agencies;

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(d) any other functions as may be prescribed.

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