Marine Transportation Security Regulations

257 (1) The company security officer shall submit a vessel security plan to the Minister

• (a) in the case of a voyage that started before July 1, 2004, no later than July 1, 2004;

• (b) in the case of a voyage that starts after June 30, 2004 and before September 1, 2004, before the voyage starts; and

• (c) in the case of a voyage that starts on or after September 1, 2004, at least 60 days before the voyage starts.

(2) The Minister shall approve a vessel security plan that meets the requirements of sections 234 and 235.

(3) Subject to subsection 259(5), a plan is valid for the period fixed by the Minister, not exceeding five years after the date on which it is approved by the Minister. In fixing the period, the Minister shall consider the following:

• (a) the vessel’s operations and the industry in which it operates;

• (b) the vessel’s ports of call and usual routes;

• (c) the operator’s security record;

• (d) the vessel’s security record;

• (e) the complexity of the vessel security plan and the details of its procedures; and

• (f) the findings of the vessel security assessment.