© SEASECURE LLC mitigating maritime security risks worldwide The Foundation for Democracy in Africa Presented by Ronald Thomason July 22-26, 2003 Miami, Florida Cruise Tourism AndSecurity

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© SEASECURE LLC 2003 Development Challenges Cruise tourism in Africa faces several significant security challenges that must be met in order to be viable, sustainable, and profitable. Ability to provide a secure seaport operating area for vessels;Ability to provide a secure seaport operating area for vessels; Ability to provide secure shore excursion venues for tourists;Ability to provide secure shore excursion venues for tourists; Ability to fund seaport security infrastructure improvements needed to meet IMO mandated requirements.Ability to fund seaport security infrastructure improvements needed to meet IMO mandated requirements.

© SEASECURE LLC 2003 The IMO ISPS Code includes significant security programs for ships, shipping companies (e.g., offices, facilities), and seaports, examples of which include: Shipping companies must have a Company Security Officer Shipping companies must have a Company Security Officer (CSO) (CSO) Seaports & terminal facilities must have a Port Facility Security Seaports & terminal facilities must have a Port Facility Security Officer who has received training in specific aspects of maritime Officer who has received training in specific aspects of maritime security. security. Seaports & terminal facilities must have a Port Facility Security Seaports & terminal facilities must have a Port Facility Security Assessment (PVA) Assessment (PVA) Seaports must have Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP) Seaports must have Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP) IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

© SEASECURE LLC 2003 Systems & Programs Critical components of seaport security that must be addressed in the port facility security assessments and plans are: Physical SecurityPhysical Security Personnel SecurityPersonnel Security Information SecurityInformation Security

© SEASECURE LLC 2003 The following prioritized approach is recommended in advance of July 2004: Select a Company Security Officer (CSO) for shipping companies, and a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) for seaport and terminal operations;Select a Company Security Officer (CSO) for shipping companies, and a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) for seaport and terminal operations; Perform Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA); Perform Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA); Develop Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP);Develop Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP); Establish a Security Training Program;Establish a Security Training Program; Obtain Security EquipmentObtain Security Equipment Begin implementing steps to correct the deficiencies identified in the PFSABegin implementing steps to correct the deficiencies identified in the PFSA Submit port and facility security plans to Contracting Government for review and certification.Submit port and facility security plans to Contracting Government for review and certification. Countdown to ISPS Implementation

© SEASECURE LLC 2003 Performance Objectives In order to meet the tight timeline for compliance, African ports seeking to become passenger cruise tour destinations will need to achieve the following performance objectives in short order: Identify and procure funding for critical security infrastructure improvementsIdentify and procure funding for critical security infrastructure improvements Draft a plan for the development of an ISPS Code-compliant port facilityDraft a plan for the development of an ISPS Code-compliant port facility Identify & select qualified vendors for procurement of security systems & materialsIdentify & select qualified vendors for procurement of security systems & materials Select, train, and deploy a capable security force;Select, train, and deploy a capable security force; Complete installation & integration of security equipment, systems, and programsComplete installation & integration of security equipment, systems, and programs

© SEASECURE LLC 2003 SeaSecure recommendations to African governments looking to passenger cruise tourism as an engine of economic growth and development: Seek assistance in developing a plan to address the ISPS Code requirementsSeek assistance in developing a plan to address the ISPS Code requirements Consider a regional, instead of national approach to addressing costly seaport security issues, take advantage of economies of scaleConsider a regional, instead of national approach to addressing costly seaport security issues, take advantage of economies of scale Work with development banks to obtain funding or loan guarantees based on IMO compliance requirementWork with development banks to obtain funding or loan guarantees based on IMO compliance requirement Select a security provider who can provide a wholistic, turn-key solution.Select a security provider who can provide a wholistic, turn-key solution.Recommendations

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