Captain Kevin S. Cook

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International Port Security

• Captain Kevin S. Cook
• Chief, Marine Safety Division
• U.S. Coast Guard
• Atlantic AreaPortsmouth, Virginia

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Security Is Integral To A Ports Competitive
Position
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LIMBURG impact on Yemen
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The Aftermath of the LIMBURG
ADEN CONTAINER TERMINAL (ACT) THROUGHPUT 1999 -
2003
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U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)

• Developed concurrently with ISPS Code
• Aligns with SOLAS and ISPS Code
• Some terminology is different
• Applicability to non-U.S. flag vessels?
• 33 CFR 104.105(c) clearly indicates that valid
  ISSC will attest to ships compliance with SOLAS
  and ISPS Code.

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Security Levels
Level three Incident Imminent Exceptional
protective security measures, lasting for the
period of time when there is probable or imminent
risk of a security incident.
Level two Heightened Risk Enhanced protective
security measures, applying for the period of
time when there is a heightened risk of a
security incident.
Level one Normal Minimum appropriate
protective security measures must be maintained
at all times
MARSEC Level ? Security Level
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Port Facility Boundaries (USCG)

• Extends from ship/port interface to inner-most
  security perimeter
• Passenger ships
• Where stored, handled, processed
• Explosives
• Dangerous cargos
• LNG
• Liquefied hazardous gas
• Oil
• Hazardous materials in bulk

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MTSA The International Port Security Program
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International Port Security Program

• Protect global shipping industry by sharing and
  aligning maritime security practices.
• Implemented Summer of 2004
• Traveling team to visit 45 countries per year
• Liaison Officers stationed around the world to
  share information on best practices

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International Port Security Program

• Interpretations of ISPS Code
• Exchange best practices
• Improve communication
• Understand approach to maritime security

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Areas of Interest During Visits

• Organization of Port Facility
• Measures in Place
• Ship/Port Interface Operations
• Training/Exercises

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OAS Countries Visited

• Brazil
• Panama
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Bahamas
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Venezuela
• Ecuador
• Dominican Republic
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Jamaica
• Trinidad Tobago
• Peru
• Argentina
• Netherlands Antilles

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Reciprocal Visits to the USA

• As of December 1, 2005
• European Commission (Italy, Netherlands, U.K.,
  Belgium, France)
• Russia
• Norway
• Korea
• Canada (ongoing exchanges)
• Preparations for future visit
• Argentina
• Costa Rica

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USCG ISPS Website

• Sharing of Best Practices
• www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mp/xfaqs.html

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Best Practices
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Best PracticesMore Examples

• 3 stage plan for ISPS implementation,
  distributing costs over 3 year period.
• Integration of five agencies into one new agency
  with exclusive authority over ISPS implementation
• Entirely new port security training center
• Frequent moves of security personnel to reduce
  corruption
• Portable guard posts to randomly cover different
  port areas

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Advantages of Implementation, Compliance

• Reduce Terrorist Threat
• Maintain Competitive Position
• Expedite Trade with the U.S.
• Improve Efficiency
• Reduce Theft

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Summary

• Effective Port and Maritime Security needs to
  be an integrated aspect of port management for a
  port to be competitive and to entice shippers
  looking for reliable transport of goods to the
  United States.

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• QUESTIONS?