Captain Kevin S. Cook Chief, Marine Safety Division U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Portsmouth, Virginia International Port Security

Security Is Integral To A Port’s Competitive Position Security Is Integral To A Port’s Competitive Position

LIMBURG impact on Yemen

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Month TEU's The Aftermath of the LIMBURG The Aftermath of the LIMBURG ADEN CONTAINER TERMINAL ( ACT ) THROUGHPUT TEUs 1999TEUs 2000TEUs 2001TEUs 2002TEUs 2003

U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Developed concurrently with ISPS Code Developed concurrently with ISPS Code Aligns with SOLAS and ISPS Code Aligns with SOLAS and ISPS Code Some terminology is different Some terminology is different Applicability to non-U.S. flag vessels? Applicability to non-U.S. flag vessels? 33 CFR (c) clearly indicates that valid ISSC will attest to ship’s compliance with SOLAS and ISPS Code. 33 CFR (c) clearly indicates that valid ISSC will attest to ship’s compliance with SOLAS and ISPS Code.

Security Levels Level one: “Normal” Minimum appropriate protective security measures must be maintained at all times Level two: “Heightened Risk” Enhanced protective security measures, applying for the period of time when there is a heightened risk of a security incident. Level three: “Incident Imminent” Exceptional protective security measures, lasting for the period of time when there is probable or imminent risk of a security incident. MARSEC Level  Security Level

Port Facility Boundaries (USCG) Extends from ship/port interface to inner-most security perimeter Extends from ship/port interface to inner-most security perimeter Passenger ships Passenger ships Where stored, handled, processed: Where stored, handled, processed: Explosives Explosives Dangerous cargos Dangerous cargos LNG LNG Liquefied hazardous gas Liquefied hazardous gas Oil Oil Hazardous materials in bulk Hazardous materials in bulk

MTSA & The International Port Security Program

International Port Security Program Protect global shipping industry by sharing and aligning maritime security practices. Implemented Summer of 2004 Traveling team to visit 45 countries per year Liaison Officers stationed around the world to share information on best practices

International Port Security Program Interpretations of ISPS Code Exchange “best practices” Improve communication Understand approach to maritime security

Areas of Interest During Visits Organization of Port Facility Organization of Port Facility Measures in Place Measures in Place Ship/Port Interface Operations Ship/Port Interface Operations Training/Exercises Training/Exercises

OAS Countries Visited Brazil Brazil Panama Panama Guatemala Guatemala Honduras Honduras Bahamas Bahamas Colombia Colombia Mexico Mexico Venezuela Venezuela Ecuador Ecuador Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Chile Chile Costa Rica Costa Rica Jamaica Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago Peru Peru Argentina Argentina Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Antilles

Reciprocal Visits to the USA As of December 1, 2005: European Commission (Italy, Netherlands, U.K., Belgium, France) European Commission (Italy, Netherlands, U.K., Belgium, France) Russia Russia Norway Norway Korea Korea Canada (ongoing exchanges) Canada (ongoing exchanges) Preparations for future visit:  Argentina  Costa Rica

USCG ISPS Website Sharing of Best Practices: m/mp/xfaqs.html

Best Practices

Best Practices More Examples  3 stage plan for ISPS implementation, distributing costs over 3 year period.  Integration of five agencies into one new agency with exclusive authority over ISPS implementation  Entirely new port security training center  Frequent moves of security personnel to reduce corruption  Portable guard posts to randomly cover different port areas

Advantages of Implementation, & Compliance Reduce Terrorist Threat Reduce Terrorist Threat Maintain Competitive Position Maintain Competitive Position Expedite Trade with the U.S. Expedite Trade with the U.S. Improve Efficiency Improve Efficiency Reduce Theft Reduce Theft

Summary Effective Port and Maritime Security needs to be an integrated aspect of port management for a port to be competitive and to entice shippers looking for reliable transport of goods to the United States. Effective Port and Maritime Security needs to be an integrated aspect of port management for a port to be competitive and to entice shippers looking for reliable transport of goods to the United States.

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