1. Inter-American Committee on Ports Third Hemispheric Conference on Port Security Current state of Port Security in Saint Lucia

2. NextPreviousAgenda Introduction Introduction Description of the principle methods adopted to implement international standards of port security Description of the principle methods adopted to implement international standards of port security Role of institutions identified in the process of implementing these standards Role of institutions identified in the process of implementing these standards Principle goals reached at the national level Principle goals reached at the national level

3. NextPreviousAgenda Improvement indicators Improvement indicators Principle obstacles encountered Principle obstacles encountered Short and medium term plans to overcome obstacles and improve indicators Short and medium term plans to overcome obstacles and improve indicators

4. NextPreviousIntroduction The Government of Saint Lucia by Cabinet Conclusion No. 50 of 2004, officially appointed the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, the Designated Authority for implementation of the ISPS Code with respect to Port Facilities in Saint Lucia. A unit was created within the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force – charged with these responsibilities. The Head of this unit (Head of Designated Authority) reports directly to the Commissioner of Police and the Prime Minister, whose Portfolio encompasses National Security.

5. NextPreviousIntroduction The Division of Maritime Affairs is responsible for all aspects of Ships under the ISPS Code and reports to the Minister responsible for Communication, Works and Transport and Public Utilities. The Division of Maritime Affairs is responsible for all aspects of Ships under the ISPS Code and reports to the Minister responsible for Communication, Works and Transport and Public Utilities. Principal Compliant Ports in Saint Lucia Principal Compliant Ports in Saint Lucia o Port Castries o Port Vieux Fort o Hess Oils Saint Lucia Limited

6. NextPreviousIntroduction Table 1: Port Management Structure of Principal Complaint Ports Port Authority Responsibilities Port Port Type InfrastructureSuperstructureStevedoring Port Castries ServiceYesYesYes Port Vieux Fort LandlordYesNoNo Hess Oils Terminal PrivateNoNoNo Source: Alderton, P., 2005, p. 94

7. NextPreviousIntroduction Governmental entities responsible for implementing International Port Security Standards Governmental entities responsible for implementing International Port Security Standards oDepartment of Customs and Excise oSaint Lucia Air and Sea Port Authority oImmigration Department oDesignated Authority oDivision of Maritime Affairs Private entities Private entities o Private Security Firms (Elite, Sentinel, and Global)

8. NextPrevious Principle methods adopted to implement international standards of port security Legal instruments Legal instruments o Enactment of the Shipping (Ship and Port Facility Security) Regulations No. 49 of 2004. o SLASPA Act and Regulations Chpt. 8.13 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia, 2001 o Power Craft Act o Shipping Act No. 11 of 1994

9. NextPrevious Principle methods adopted to implement international standards of port security Administrative Instruments Administrative Instruments o Approved Port Security Plans o Standard Operation Procedures for business operators at a Port Facility o Contingency Plan (RSLPF/ SLASPA) o Port Facility Security Master Plan- (Draft)

10. NextPrevious Role of institutions identified in the process of implementing these standards Designated Authority Designated Authority o Approval of Port Facility Security Plan o Setting the applicable Security Levels o Exercising Control and Compliance Measures Division of Maritime Affairs: Division of Maritime Affairs: o Approving the Ship Security Plan o Verifying Compliance of Vessels o Issuing to ships the International Ship Security Certification

11. NextPrevious Role of institutions identified in the process of implementing these standards Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) o Development of Port Facility Security Plan o Development of Port Emergency Action Plan o Establishment of MOUs with international law enforcement and intelligence agencies Saint Lucia Customs and Excise Department: Saint Lucia Customs and Excise Department: o Regularly review the facilitation and enforcement of security procedures o Assist the SLASPA in exercising effective control over restricted areas o In emergency situations assist in the supervision of cargo and passengers

12. NextPrevious Principle goals reached at the national level Formation of a National Advisory Committee Formation of a National Advisory Committee Systematic execution of two full scale exercises Systematic execution of two full scale exercises o Onboard a cruise vessel o At a port facility Establishment of Perimeter Security Rings at principal ports Establishment of Perimeter Security Rings at principal ports Attainment of 3rd Verification Endorsement for Port of Compliance of principal ports. Attainment of 3rd Verification Endorsement for Port of Compliance of principal ports.

13. NextPrevious Improvement Indicators Increased monitoring and surveillance capabilities viz; CCTV at every Port Facility Increased monitoring and surveillance capabilities viz; CCTV at every Port Facility Improved water based security viz; armed port security personnel on security craft (Only at Principle Port Facilities) Improved water based security viz; armed port security personnel on security craft (Only at Principle Port Facilities) Increased security awareness of port personnel viz; training and educational campaigns Increased security awareness of port personnel viz; training and educational campaigns Enhanced co-operation and integration of efforts by lead enforcement and response agencies (Achieved via regular drills and exercises with Customs, Fire Department, Health Services, Police, and Private Security Firms) Enhanced co-operation and integration of efforts by lead enforcement and response agencies (Achieved via regular drills and exercises with Customs, Fire Department, Health Services, Police, and Private Security Firms) Computer-based key management system (Not all ports) Computer-based key management system (Not all ports)

14. NextPrevious Principle obstacles encountered Local Culture/Custom Local Culture/Custom Limited Financial Resources Limited Financial Resources Geographical Location – (Port Castries) Geographical Location – (Port Castries) Empowering Legislations/Review of Existing Legislations Empowering Legislations/Review of Existing Legislations Non Orientation Towards Maritime Security by Government Administrations Non Orientation Towards Maritime Security by Government Administrations

15. NextPrevious Short and medium term plans to overcome obstacles and improve indicators Local Culture/Custom – continuation of public awareness and educational campaigns Local Culture/Custom – continuation of public awareness and educational campaigns Limited Financial Resources – consideration is being given to the possible implementation of a cargo security charge to be levied on all shipping lines. Limited Financial Resources – consideration is being given to the possible implementation of a cargo security charge to be levied on all shipping lines. Geographical Location – Currently exploring the possibilities of converting Port Castries from a multi- user port to a dedicated cruise facility. A new container port may necessarily have to be built to achieve this initiative. Geographical Location – Currently exploring the possibilities of converting Port Castries from a multi- user port to a dedicated cruise facility. A new container port may necessarily have to be built to achieve this initiative.

16. NextPrevious Short and medium term plans to overcome obstacles and improve indicators Empowering Legislations/Review of Existing Legislations – Empowering Legislations/Review of Existing Legislations – o Establish a time frame within which the Terrorism Act, which is still in draft stage, can be made into law; o Act upon recommendations that has been submitted to amend the SLASPA Act of 1983 and the Seaport Regulations of 1985. Non Orientation Towards Maritime Security by Government Administrations – Key agencies to lobby Cabinet of Ministers. Non Orientation Towards Maritime Security by Government Administrations – Key agencies to lobby Cabinet of Ministers.

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