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Coast Guard ISPS Code

Implementation

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Maritime Transportation
Security Act of 2002 (MTSA)
Signed into law on November 25, 2002
Six Temporary Interim Rules on July 1, 2003
Final Rules published October 22, 2003
MTSA aligned with the ISPS Code to avoid redundancies
and inconsistencies. Makes part B of ISPS mandatory.

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MTSA-ISPS Implementation
Regulations standardize security measures to protect the
nations ports and waterways from a terrorist attack.
Requirements include port security committees, port
wide security plans, vulnerability assessments and
security plans for port facilities and vessels.
Impact 10K domestic vessels, 4K facilities, 8K foreign
vessels.

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APPLICATION
Vessels:
- All foreign ships, both cargo and passenger, required to
comply with SOLAS.
-Domestic Vessels >100 gross tons subject to 46 CFR Subchapter I.
- Offshore Supply Vessels subject to 46 CFR Subchapter L.
- Passenger vessels subject to 46 CFR Subchapters H and K.
- Passenger vessels subject to 46 CFR T engaged on an
International voyage.
- Barges subject to 46 CFR Subchapter D, I, and O.
- Tankships subject to 46 CFR Subchapters D and O.
- Mobile Offshore Drilling Units subject to 46 CFR Sub. I-A.
-Towing vessels >6 meters in registered length

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APPLICATION
Facilities:
- Facilities that handle cargo subject to the regulations
in 33 CFR Part 126, 127, or 154;
- Facilities that service vessels that carry more than
150 passengers;
- Facilities that receive vessels on international
voyages, including vessels solely navigating the
Great Lakes.
- Additional requirements for facilities handling CDCs
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MTSA Family of Plans

National
National
Maritime
Security Plan

Area Maritime Security Plans

Vsl Sec
Vsl Plans
Sec
Plans

Vl Sec
Vsl
Sec
VslPlans
Sec
Plans

Fac Sec
Plans
Fac
Sec
Plans

Fac Sec
Plans
Fac
Sec
Plans

MTSA intends that

plans work in
conjunction to
deter security
incidents.
46 USC 70103(b)

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U.S. Definition of Port Facility

Port Area is the Port
Facility
The US has 43 port
areas/facilities.
Individual terminals
within the port area are
also required to have
security plans.

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Area Maritime Security

Area Maritime Security (AMS) Committee

The entire port areas has an AMS Assessment and

Plan
CG COTP is the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator
(FMSC) and Port Facility Security Officer
Communication & Coordination Mechanism to protect port
during threats/incidents
Plans provide for protective measures port-wide at each
security level
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MTSA-ISPS Implementation
System designed based on risk mitigation minimizing negative
impact to the MTS and industry
Set standard
Industry helped define the response
Key is consistencyamong companies, among states, and
among countries

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MTSA-ISPS Implementation (contd)

Performance-based measures allow those regulated to
select the best measures for their vessel or facility
Industry trade associations encouraged to customize
security standards to their industry segment through
Alternative Security Programs
Allows for "equivalent levels of security" to recognize
more cost-effective ways of attaining the same security
level.

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Alternative Security Programs

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Alternative Security Programs (ASP)

Philosophy
Large segments of the maritime industry share similarities
in operations and security vulnerabilities.
33 CFR 101.120 (b) provides the means for an industry
group or organization to address these common
vulnerabilities through targeted programs for their
segment rather than having individual members submit
Vessel or Facility Security Plans (VSP or FSP).

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ASP Review Process

Mirrors the process for individual VSPs and FSPs
Requires that sponsor organizations address all of the
required sections of the rule
Recognizes the particular responses of submitting groups
in addressing vulnerabilities experienced by their industry
segment

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ASP Review Process (cont.)

Each ASP must contain:
a list of the vessel & facility types that the ASP is
designed to cover
a security assessment for the vessel or facility type
an explanation of how the owner/operator is to implement
the program
a cross-reference of the ASPs sections with the
regulation
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The Contribution of the ASP Concept to the

Security Plan Review Mission
ASPs cover approximately 6,000 Vessels and 200
Facilities
Saved 1,000s of man hours and several million dollars
over individual plan review costs

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ASP Approval

Commandant (G-PC)
provides approval letter
Program valid for 5 years
Compliance inspection by
Coast Guard COTP

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Common Problems
Member believes just having ASP on board or at facility is
sufficient
Member fails to implement ASP in its entirety
Member fails to complete vulnerability assessment
Coast Guard inspector attempts to enact changes to the
ASP through individual owners/operators
Coast Guard inspector uses a criteria other than the ASP
document in performing a compliance inspection
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Improving Response
Passenger & Ferry Vessels
Threat to U.S. mass transit system
VBIEDs/IEDs Study Completed AUG 05.
Lessons learned

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Passenger & Ferry Vessel - Way Ahead

Increase K-9 utilization.
Course of Action:
-Reevaluation of screening levels (include Deterrence
Study)
-Expand Scope of PS Grant Program to support K-9s &
annual cost
-New Technology tests with TSA
-SAIL I Cape May (Vehicle Backscatter Tech.)
- SAIL II San Fran. (Passenger Document Trace Detection
Tech. )
-SAIL III New York (Millimeter Wave for Passenger
Screening)

Develop Screening Training Program & Industry Standards

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International Port Security (IPS) Program

The IPS Programs focus is to:
Engage in bilateral and
multilateral security discussions
with trading nations
Share and align maritime
security practices
Exchange best practices
www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mp/xfaqs.html

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IPS Program Country Visit

Information exchange
between nations
Port facility visits
In country visit and
information exchange
Ongoing dialogue
Reciprocal visits

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USCG ISPS Best Practices Website

www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mp/xfaqs.html

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Best Practices

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Best Practices
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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Questions?

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