1. Manager, Ports and Terminals Section INTERTANKO for the
Presentation by
Gunnar A. Knudsen
Manager, Ports and Terminals Section
INTERTANKO
for the
Maritime Security Expo & Conference Europe 2004
Rotterdam, 2 November 2004

2. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Introduction
Compliance
IMO
Ship – Port interface
Port State Control (PSC)
Access to terminals
Conduct of Port Officials/Access Control
Seafarers’ issues
Cost
Epilog

3. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Introduction
Compliance
Incomplete compliance at deadline
Teething problems and consequences
Zero tolerance vs. pragmatism
Seamless transition

4. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
IMO
- Security information in database
- Slow registration
- Control and Compliance Guidelines
- Uniform application

5. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Ship – Port interface
- Contact details on 24/7 basis
- Matching MARSEC Levels – Declaration of Security (DoS)
- Submissions to MSC79 (1-10 December)
- Pre-arrival information

6. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Port State Control (PSC)
- International practices and procedures
- Strike a balance
- Inspection targeting matrix
- Benefits to first class operators

7. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Access to terminals
- Prevention of excessive requirements
- Highly vulnerable terminals
- Again – a balance must be found
- Port of Rotterdam a market leader
- Reality may be different

8. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Conduct of Port Officials/Access Control
- USCG Guidelines on Access Control
- Verifiable ID, visitor’s badge, escort,
uniforms
- Fire arm permission and no vehicle or bag control causes considerable concern

9. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Seafarers’ issues
- More an ally than a threat
- Onboard confinement – guards
- Shore leave a human right
- Crew change
- Reading the vessel’s marks on the quay

10. ” The scope for further security improvements in ports
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Cost
- Security investments
- How do owners get compensated?
- Security charges

11. I thank you for your kind attention
” The scope for further security improvements in ports. A tanker operator’s view”
Epilog
- Expanded compliance
- Flow of trade
- INTERTANKO will keep protecting members’ interests
I thank you for your kind attention