(1) The Authority shall for the purposes of this Act give effect to Chapter XI-2 of the Convention and ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the Code to enhance maritime security.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Authority shall
(a) ensure that with respect to each port facility within Ghana,
(i) each port facility security assessment is conducted, approved and reviewed in accordance with subsection (5) of section 49;
(ii) each port facility security plan is developed, implemented and maintained in accordance with section 52;
(ii) each port facility security plan is approved in accordance with section 55;
(b) ensure that with respect to Ghanaian ships
(i) each ship security assessment is conducted, reviewed and approved in accordance with sections 24 and 25;
(ii) each ship security plan is developed, implemented and maintained in accordance with sections 15 (1) and 18;
(iii) each ship security plan is approved in accordance with section 19;
(c) ensure that the appropriate security levels for
(i) port facilities within Ghana;
(ii) a Ghanaian ship or any other ship that uses port facilities within Ghana; and
(iii) ships that conduct ship-to-ship activities in Ghanaian waters, are applied;
(d) specify and communicate the measures that must be addressed for each security level in a port facility security plan or a ship security plan;
(e) determine a Declaration of Security under subsection (2) of section 9 and the requirements for it
(f) conduct the necessary verification process for the issuance of certificates under Sub-Part III of Part IV,
(g) issue continuous synopsis records; and
(h) provide and approve training courses, for purposes of implementation of the Convention or the Code.