TWIC Training & Maritime Security Awareness What is a TWIC card? The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Why do we need TWIC training? Mandated by federal regulation - The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) - Coast Guard regulation (33 CFR 105)

Things you Need to Know about Maritime Security Awareness 1. Your Facility Security Officer (FSO) - John Richerson ext. 3280 2. The Facility Security Plan (FSP) 3. The 3 MARSEC Levels 4. TWIC 5. Awareness

1. WHOI’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) John Richerson Night Services Supervisor WHOI Facilities Office Phone: +1 508 289 3280

2. What is a Facility Security Plan(FSP)? A written plan to deal with threats Defines who does what at the facility Defines actions in emergency situations

What a FSP includes Security administration and organization of the facility Personnel training Drills and exercises Records and documentation Responses to changes in MARSEC Level Procedures for interfacing with vessels

What a FSP includes (cont’d) Declaration of Security Communications Security Systems and equipment maintenance Security Measures for Restricted areas Security measures for handling cargo

What A FSP Includes (cont’d) Security measures for delivery of vessel stores and bunkers Security Measures for monitoring Security incident procedures Audits and security amendments Facility Security Assessment report Facility Vulnerability and security Measures Summary

3. MARSEC 3 Levels Maritime Security

MARSEC LEVELS Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels are the levels set to reflect the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the national transportation system, including ports vessels, facilities, and critical assets and infrastructure located on or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. MARSEC levels are similar to the National Terrorism Advisory System (which is set by the Department of Homeland Security) MARSEC levels are the same except with three levels and are not colored coded. The three levels are MARSEC 1, 2 ,3 They set by the Commandant of the Coast Guard

Items that change at MARSEC levels Access Control Restricted Areas Cargo handling Delivery Vehicles Monitoring

MARSEC 1 Routine patrols and/or electronic surveillance Monitoring restricted areas Controlling Access to facilities and/or vessels Supervised handling of cargo and ship stores Ensuring security comms are available WHOI operates in MARSEC 1 when we have ships docked at our pier

MARSEC 2 MARSEC 2 measures are in addition to those measures at MARSEC 1 Higher vigilance by increasing security measures as defined in theFacility Security Plan

MARSEC 3 MARSEC 3 measures are in addition to those at lower MARSEC levels (1 + 2) Vessels & Facilities must further co- ordinate and increase appropriate security measures -Ceasing most normal operations -Continuously guarding dangerous cargo Vessels & facilities must comply with Captain of the Port Instructions

4. TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential

TWIC Cards -Biometric credential -Possessed by maritime Workers -Tamper- resistant -Biometric credential -Possessed by maritime Workers -For unrestricted access on maritime facilities

WHO at WHOI Needs a TWIC Card? Every employee and long term contractor who needs unescorted access on the facility during all MARSEC Levels Exceptions: -Law Enforcement & First Responder (in the duty of their job) NON-TWIC holders must be Escorted

When Do You Need TWIC? When MARSEC Level 1 or higher For unescorted access In regulated secure & restricted areas Keep it on your person

Escort Protocol (TWIC) The escort must be trained & authorized by the FSO (John Richerson) Escort Ratios: -Secure Areas: 1 escort to 10 non- TWIC holders -Restricted Areas: 1 escort to 5 non- TWIC holders, side by side

5. Awareness Identify Characteristics and Behavioral Patterns of a person Likely to Threaten Security

What is Suspicious ? People aren’t suspicious their BEHAVIOR is Vigilance from concerned employees is essential Suspicious persons, activities or motor vehicles should be reported immediately to the FSO (John Richerson x 3280)

What is Suspicious Behavior? Heavy coats in warm weather Nervous, perspiring Conducting surveillance of secure areas Taking pictures or videos Watching operations Asking detailed or probing questions ****Notify FSO immediately ****

Suspicious Vehicles Unmanned Haphazardly parked Overly weighted down Presence of suspicious materials inside Presence of foreign objects under vehicles Signs of being tampered with (locks, holes) New license plate on old dirty vehicles