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CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED BY A RECOGNISED SECURITY ORGANISATION A recognised security organisation will be able to demonstrate:

(1) expertise in relevant aspects of port security;

(2) an appropriate knowledge of port operations, including knowledge of port design and construction;

(3) an appropriate knowledge of other security relevant operations potentially affecting port security;

(4) the capability to assess the likely port security risks;

(5) the ability to maintain and improve the port security expertise of its personnel;

(6) the ability to monitor the continuing trustworthiness of its personnel;

(7) the ability to maintain appropriate measures to avoid unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, security-sensitive material;

(8) knowledge of relevant national and international legislation and security requirements;

(9) knowledge of current security threats and patterns;

(10) the ability to recognise and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices;

(11) the ability to recognise, on a non-discriminatory basis, characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten port security;

(12) knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures;

(13) knowledge of security and surveillance equipment and systems and their operational limitations. A recognised security organisation which has made a port security assessment or review of such an assessment for a port is not allowed to establish or review the port security plan for the same port.