1. Know Your Revised Alternate Security Program (ASP) Jen Wilk
Passenger Vessel Association

2. Tips to Assist - Implementation
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Tips to Assist - Implementation
Why Revised
Changes Made
Steps for Implementation
Tools
Guidance Materials

3. Applicability: Who Has to Have One
SECURITY PROGRAM
Applicability: Who Has to Have One
Required of Vessels Carrying 150 or More Passengers and the Facilities at Which these Vessels Dock
Must be Approved by Coast Guard
A Security Program Includes Provisions for:
Assessing Vulnerabilities and Developing Countermeasures
Measures at Different Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels
Training, Drills & Exercises
Screening, Access Control
Required Recordkeeping and Documentation
Acting under the authority of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the United States Coast Guard issued a Final Rule on October 22, 2003, requiring certain vessel operators to develop and implement security measures. The majority of the maritime security rules are to be found in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter H.
Vessel operators have two choices to meet these requirements. One option is for a company to write and implement an individual security program that must be approved by the Coast Guard. The other is to use an already developed and approved industry-wide alternative. The Alternate Security Program (ASP), developed by the Passenger Vessel Association and approved by the Coast Guard provides a comprehensive and well established means of compliance for those domestic passenger vessels, small passenger vessels and facilities subject to maritime security requirements. Compliance with the PVA Program meets all the security requirements as an Approved Alternative under 33 CFR 101, 104 and 105
PVA members with a vessel with a passenger capacity of 150 or more may elect to satisfy the requirement to implement a Vessel and/or Facility Security Plan using the PVA Program

4. Why Revise the ASP? Required Update and Renew ASP Every 5 Years
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Why Revise the ASP?
Required Update and Renew ASP Every 5 Years
September 12, 2017, Coast Guard Approved 4th Revision of ASP
Updates Include
New Coast Guard Requirements and Policy Guidance
Improve User Experience – Provides Clarification Based on Feedback
Framework and Solutions are both Reasonable and Achievable for PVA Operators

5. ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Timeline
The latest revision will be in effect until September 12, 2022
90 day phase in period for implementation
Do not wait until December 11 to fully implement
Member have until December 12 to fully implement the revised ASP.

6. Changes Updated Coast Guard Requirements and Policy Guidance
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Changes
Updated Coast Guard Requirements and Policy Guidance
PVA Tools and Resources
Formatting Changes

7. Cyber Security Definitions of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Breach
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Cyber Security
Definitions of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Breach
Assess Vulnerabilities (New Form)
Encourage Best Practices
Report Cyber Activity that Could Result in Transportation Security Incident (TSI)
National Response Center
National Cyber Security and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) - Part of Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC)

8. TWIC Readers Only Applicable to certain regulated facilities
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
TWIC Readers
Only Applicable to certain regulated facilities
Receive Vessels that Carry >1,000 passengers
Installation completed by mandated deadline (Aug 2018)
Records maintained as required
Possibility of Delayed Implementation Date

9. Breach of Security Applies New Policy Letter Guidance
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Breach of Security
Applies New Policy Letter Guidance
Updated Breach of Security Form
Reporting
National Response Center
NCCIC
National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC)

10. Screening Updated Definition
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Screening
Updated Definition
Added MARSEC Directives to Provide Clarification on Applicable Screening Rates for Domestic Passenger Vessels:
Passenger Vessel/Ferry Vessel
Cruise Ship Terminal (For reference if cruise ships dock at a facility that uses the PVA ASP)
Passenger Vessel/Ferry Vessel Terminal

11. ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Screening
A reasonable examination of persons, baggage, vehicles, carry-on items, etc. for the protection of the vessel, its passengers and crew.
The goal of screening is to preclude the introduction of an unauthorized dangerous substance or device that may cause significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption or economic disruption in a particular area.

12. PVA Resources and Tools
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
PVA Resources and Tools
New Cyber Guidance – Best Practices
New Cyber Assessment Form
Revised Vessel and Dock Assessment Form
Drill and Exercise Templates
TSA Training Videos (Online Training Portal)
TSA Cyber Security Resources

13. ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Formatting Changes
Appendices and Guidance Modified to Improve Ease of Use
Appendices Better Mirror Elements of ASP
Some New Appendices Added So Company-Specific Information Can be Better Catalogued

14. Steps for Implementation
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Steps for Implementation
Review All Changes So You Are Familiar with Revisions
Conduct Assessment of Vessel(s) and/or Facilities (Using Revised ASP)
Transfer and Update, as appropriate, all Vessel and Facility Company Specific Information
Note Appendices Changed
Include Vessel/Facility Schematic (Secure, Restricted, Employee, Passenger Areas)
Retain Records – Drills, Exercises, Declaration of Security etc.

15. Steps for Implementation
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Steps for Implementation
Advise Your Company’s Personnel with Security Responsibilities on Applicable Revisions to the ASP
Review Changes to Actions at Different MARSEC Levels
Document This as a Drill – You Get Credit For It!
Towards Your 3 Required Drills Annually

16. Steps for Implementation
ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Steps for Implementation
Inform the Coast Guard only if:
Vessel Additions/Deletions are not up to date
Any Changes to Facility Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures. Notify Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Using Template Letter and CG Form 6025 in Appendix J & K
Remove and Destroy All Outdated Info Associated with Previous Versions of the ASP
If there is no record in the company ASP that a letter was sent to the CG Marine Safety Center identifying which vessels are enrolled in the ASP, then a separate letter needs to be submitted with all vessels currently using the ASP.
Members do not need to notify the CG if there are no changes to the vulnerabilities and countermeasures.

17. ALTERNATE SECURITY PROGRAM
Updating Contact Info with PVA
PVA is Updating Records for Contact Information of Company Security Officers (CSO)
Jen Wilk
Eric Christensen
Fill Out Online Form: (PVA ASP Update form)

18. Thank You!
Jen Wilk
Director, Security Program, Public Affairs & Development
ext. 24
Passenger Vessel Association
103 Oronoco Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314