1. Conditions of Entry (COE) Requirements
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2. Port Security Programs Defined
Conditions of Entry (COE)
U.S. Coast Guard security measures imposed on vessels that previously called on certain ports identified as lacking effective anti-terrorism measures
Purpose
Mitigate terrorism risk & secure global maritime trade
Safeguard Maritime Transportation System & U.S. maritime interests
Partner with Port States on enhancing
CG COE Missions
Detection – vetting of port & vessel security measures prior to entering U.S. waters
Offshore – boarding and ISPS I exam
Dockside – ISPS II exam prior to cargo operations
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3. Purpose of Port Security Advisories
Port Security Advisories (PSA’s)
Issued by Coast Guard Headquarters
Lists ports requiring COE vetting
Publicly available on USCG Homeport (
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COE Requirements
CG vetting factors for vessels
Previous foreign port calls w/ substandard security
Security measures enforced while in port
Hazardous cargo carriage
Vessel size & security history
Other country security conditions & vessel traffic
Direct arrivals – arrival at U.S. port with last port call listed on COE Port Security Advisory
Indirect arrivals – arrival at U.S. port with previous port call listed on COE Port Security Advisory within previous 2-5 port call
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COE Requirements
Vessel actions required in COE ports
Implement Ship Security Level 2 requirements per vessel’s plan
Constant visual guard of all access points landside & waterside
Attempt to execute a Declaration of Security w/facility
Log all security actions in ship’s records
Report security actions to COTP prior to U.S. port call
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6. Vessel Arrivals from FSM to Guam & CNMI
CNMI (Saipan/Tinian)
01 direct arrivals
25 indirect arrivals
Guam/Rota
59 direct arrivals
Commercial trades
Tank Vessels
Container Vessels
Ro-Ro Vessels
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7. Potential Impacts to Marine Industry
Denial of entry to U.S. port
Increased costs of doing business
Enhanced security measures
Delays w/offshore boardings
Delays in conducting cargo operations
Changing trade routes
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8. Captain of the Port Options
Denial of entry of vessels
Offshore verification boardings w/exams
Dockside exam prior to cargo operations
Administrative exams
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