PORT SECURITY

In compliance with Port security regulations, the most significant actions recorded during the year were:

• The development and approval of the operator security plan, resulting from the Port of Barcelona's designation as a critical operator, which includes the comprehensive policy on physical and logical security at the port.

• The second validation testing of canine units to detect explosives in the services on the ships' provisions, at the international cruise terminals; 23 of the 72 participants passed the tests.

• The commissioning of the new maritime base on Adossat Wharf by Barcelona Provincial Maritime Service (Directorate General of the Civil Guard).

• The approval by the Port's Management Board of 22 assessments and 16 security plans of various port facilities affected by EC Regulation 725/2004 on risk analysis and security measures.

• The performance of the annual ISPS security drill - Platja de San Sebastià, consisting of an alleged jihadist threat involving the placing of an explosive device on the beach, in coordination with the special units of the Catalan police force (Mossos d'Esquadra). Among the security measures implemented we could mention the renewal and extension of the video surveillance system of the Port Control Centre; the installation of Automatic Licence plate Identification System cameras at the accesses and terminals; the awarding of private security services in port areas, and the establishment by the Advisory Committee Security Commissions of new procedures for cruise operations, to identify the access to the restricted area of the Energy Wharf and for accreditation and access to terminals.

The main tasks carried out by the Port Security Office involved:

• Conducting 47 inspections and audits/inspections at port facilities, whether or not affected by the ISPS code.

• Holding six meetings of security services and forces to consolidate the agreements and commitments with cruise shipping companies, shipping agents and consulates.

• Supervising security practices and exercises (15 drills with the participation and external support of police forces) in various facilities.

• Coordination the training centres approved by Puertos del Estado and conducting three courses to train Port Facility Security Officers in Barcelona.

This year the Passes and Permits section issued 3,518 credentials to Port users, processed 5,410 complaints under the Services and Police regulations and processed 203 special permits to attend events within the port areas.