Maritime Security Identification Card - What Are MSIC Conditions of Use?

What Are MSIC Conditions of Use?

The following are conditions of use that an MSIC holders agrees to accept.

From 1 January 2007 you must wear your MSIC in a maritime security zone unless you have an exemption. An MSIC must be:

• attached to your outer clothing
• above waist height
• on the front of your body
• with the whole MSIC clearly visible

You must keep your MSIC in a safe and secure location whilst not in use.

You must not alter or deface your MSIC.

Your MSIC is not transferable and can only be used by you.

You must return your MSIC within 30 days to the issuing body after it:

• expires;
• is cancelled;
• has been damaged, altered or defaced; or
• you no longer need to enter a maritime security zone.

If you change your name you must notify the body that issued the MSIC within 30 days. You will be issued with a replacement MSIC.

If your MSIC is lost or stolen, you will need to provide a statutory declaration or police report or other information issued by the police before a replacement card can be issued by an issuing body.

You will have committed an offence if your MSIC is lost, stolen or destroyed and you do not advise your issuing body within 7 days.

You will have committed an offence if you contravene the regulations on how and where and MSIC must be worn.

Further information on offences for contravening the MSIC regulations and their penalties can be found in the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Regulations 2005.