U.S. Experience with Global Partnerships in Maritime Security November 2008 Presented By Captain (retired) Tony Regalbuto, USCG Maritime Symposium 2008 Halifax, Canada

Terrorism is an International Problem Requiring an International Solution Two Pronged Approach 2001: Domestically (Congress): Maritime Transportation Security Act Internationally (IMO): International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

USCG International Port Security Program Overview The IPS Program’s focus is to: Engage in bilateral and multilateral security discussions with trading nations regarding implementation of the ISPS Code and other international instruments Share and align maritime security practices Exchange best practices

Status Report Over 130 Country Visits Conducted Over 21 Reciprocal Visits Conducted Now beginning second round visits on 2 year cycle

Good awareness of the requirement of the ISPS Code Physical Security is generally good –Wall. fences & barricades –Lighting & signs –Alarms, cameras, & locks Sustainability may be a challenge for some countries General Visit Observations

Security Management Infrastructure must continue to evolve Access control & searches Identification cards Guards and equipment Cargo documentation requirements Training and drills Consistent procedures General Visit Observations (Cont’d)

Success Story Before After

Best Practices Identified over 100 Range from very costly and sophisticated to inexpensive and simple Posted on our website –homeport.uscg.mil

Vision/Long Term Strategy “A systems approach to maritime governance must be global in scope and must be built upon a foundation of international cooperation.” U.S. Coast Guard Strategy for Maritime Safety, Security, and Stewardship

Vision/Long Term Strategy Engagement with international organizations to raise security standards worldwide –International Maritime Organization (IMO) Self Assessment Checklists Member Audit Scheme –International Labour Organization (ILO) Code of Practice for Port Security Engagement with regional organizations to conduct ISPS implementation assistance programs Organization of American States (OAS) Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Vision/Long Term Strategy IMO model auditing scheme Harmonized and consistent global implementation Comprehensive and objective assessment Identification of capacity- building activities Feedback to Member States Shared lessons learned

–International Port Security Liaison Officers or IPSLOS –Each individual has a portfolio of countries –Based in US and Overseas –Valuable resource International Capacity Building Efforts

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) –Maritime Security Experts Group coordinates –Capacity inventory –Nations with the region provide training and conduct workshops –Identify specific needs to facilitate nations applying to international funding institutions for assistance Regional Capacity Building Efforts – Asia Pacific

No mature regional body through which capacity building efforts can be undertaken –In conjunction with the U.S. Department of State, conducted a best practices workshop in Mombasa, Kenya Regional Capacity Building Efforts- Africa

Organization of American States (OAS) –CICTE and CIP involved –Crisis Management Exercises Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Trinidad & Tobago –Best Practices Workshops Mexico, Brazil, and Guatemala –Port Security Risk Assessment Tool Regional Capacity Building Efforts - Americas

Implementation of international security standards is critical to protecting ports and trade IPS Program seeks to gain a better understanding of the port security environment around the world The U.S. works on both a bi-lateral and multilateral basis to improve security on its portion of the supply chain ISPS Code is minimum baseline Continue to work with partners on ISPS Code + Summary/Challenges

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