Security measures: responsibilities of IMMARBE

(1) Without prejudice to any other duties under these Regulations, IMMARBE shall– (a) in accordance with section 4 of Part A of the ISPS Code, set security levels and ensure the adequate provision of level information to Belize ships; (b) when changes in security levels occur, update security level information as appropriate; (c) indicate when a Declaration of Security is required for a Belize ship; (d) approve a ship security plan and any relevant amendments to a previously approved ship (2) IMMARBE may delegate its responsibilities under this Part to a recognised security organisation, except that the following shall not be delegated– (a) setting of the applicable security level for ships; (b) exercising control and compliance measures pursuant to regulation 19; (c) establishing the requirements for a Declaration of Security.