U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security (IPS) Program LCDR

U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security (IPS) Program LCDR Ray Negrón USCG Atlantic Area III Western Hemp. Port Security Conference Punta Cana, Dominican Republic April 10, 2008

Overview USCG IPS Intro/Review Country Visit Status Reciprocal Visits Best Practices Areas of Concern Long Term Direction

USCG International Port Security Program Overview The IPS Program’s focus is to: Engage in bilateral and multilateral security discussions with trading nations Share and align maritime security practices Exchange best practices

USCG International Port Security Program Overview Preliminary information exchange with maritime trading partners Port facility visits In country visit and information exchange Ongoing dialogue Reciprocal visits

IPS Program Personnel Rotterdam Alameda DC Norfolk Tokyo Singapore

Status Report Country Visits to Date: 136 Visits Completed (out of 145) 10 Have Not Substantially Implemented the ISPS Code (2 More Have Not Reported to IMO) - Second Round of Visits has Commenced

Reciprocal Visits Hosted 27 reciprocal visits to the U.S. European Commission (Italy, Netherlands, U.K., Belgium, France) Russia Norway Korea Canada Nigeria Brazil China Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Ghana European Commission (Ireland, UK, Bulgaria, Portugal Dominican Republic South Africa Gabon Mexico Uruguay European Commission (Greece, Belgium, Spain, France, U.K., Sweden) Saudi Arabia Argentina Columbia Trinidad and Tobago Togo Bahrain Norway Albania (Israel – April 2008) (Suriname – May 2008)

Locations of Reciprocal Visits CG Headquarters Atlantic Area Command New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VA Charleston, SC Savannah, GA Jacksonville, FL San Francisco, CA Miami, FL Tampa, FL Mobile, AL New Orleans, LA Port Arthur, TX Corpus Christi, TX Houston, TX Galveston, TX Los Angeles, CA Seattle, WA

Reciprocal Visit Previous Topics of Interest Container, bulk liquid, cruise, & coal facilities National Vessel Movement Center El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) Joint Harbor Operations Center (Norfolk, VA) CBP Border Crossing Vessel Traffic Centers

Reciprocal Visit Potential Topics of Interest Security Committees Security Exercises Inland River Ports Ice Operations Outer Continental Shelf Cooperative Agreements – St. Lawrence Seaway

Reciprocal Visits Lessons Learned Delegation – 4 to 6 working level DA reps Security Policy Automation Network (SPAN) Delegate information required 30 days prior to arrival: – Name – Date of birth – Country of origin/nationality – Rank/title – Agency/organization – Position – Passport number – A short biography of senior members How to request a reciprocal visit – U.S. Embassy – International Port Security Liaison Officer (IPSLO)

Best Practices Alfapass – Belgium – – – – Industry led Worker access to various facilities Internet based Electronic and biometric technologies Control tower - Romania – – – – Observe entire facility Monitor personnel and vehicles Climate controlled CCTV

Best Practices Security Zones - Jamaica – – – – Waterside access is common weakness Political implications Cooperative effort Potentially costly Railroad gate guard tower – India – – – – Locked gate Guards on ground and tower Moderate cost Not fool proof

Best Practices Pipe barrier – Saudi Arabia – Supplements perimeter fence – Recycled material – Virtually impenetrable Concertina wire at bottom of fence – Indonesia – Discourages access over or under – Additional deterrent

Best Practices Anti-vehicle barriers - Korea – Low cost (scrap materials) – Easy to deploy – Little/no training Carbon dioxide (CO2) detector – Dominican Republic – Uncomplicated – Low cost ( 300 U.S.) – Minimal training

Best Practices Color-coded flags – Ecuador – Easily understood – Country-wide – Cost Effective Color-coded uniforms – Philippines – Required for all contractors – Color coded per restricted area – Easily seen from a distance

Best Practices Signs in Multiple Languages – Malaysia – Three languages – Posted at gates Port security advisory committee – South Africa – All port stakeholders – Emphasis on port security – Informed response

Best Practices Police presence – Thailand – Cooperative agreement – Officer and motorcycle – 24/7 presence Canine unit – Guatemala – Cargo and personnel screening – Effective – Minimal cost

Best Practices 24-hour guards – Algeria – Stationed at transfer pier – Must have authorized access – Additional guards during transfer Monthly DA inspections – Costa Rica – Announced – Observes security measures and procedures – Follow-up

Best Practices Security training - Uruguay – All personnel – Minimum 2 hours Admin – Contracted truck drivers Response cards - Peru – – – – Details security duties All security levels Laminated Worn around neck

Best Practices Whistle - Thailand – – – – Security incident codes Effective at medium distances Very low cost No maintenance Continuous Improvements Argentina – 3 tiered system for facility improvements – Follow-up coincides with Annual Endorsement on ISSC (Perimeters, barriers, fencing, Access Control, IDS) – 66% of facilities at third stage

Best Practices Homeport Website http://homeport.uscg.mil

Areas of Concern Governance and oversight No enacting legislation Communication of security levels Use of last ports of call information for Port State Control purposes

Areas of Concern Capacity to meet Security Level 2 Sustainability Lack of resources Communications U.S. approach - Targeted measures

Areas of Concern Poor access control Fences Gates Guards City encroachment

Areas of Concern Waterside Security Standoff area Availability of boats Crew Training Maintenance Waterway congestion

Areas of Concern Drills and exercises Execution Feedback loop DA oversight DA connectivity with port facilities Lost in translation

Success Story – Dominican Republic BeforeAfter

Success Story – Dominican Republic Before After

Long Term Direction Increase focus on capacity building Assistance with security shortfalls Lack of sufficient resources Develop relationships Requires assistance of developed countries Organization of American States (OAS) Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transport Canada USCG drill & exercise training

Long Term Direction The ISPS Code is a minimum security standard

Long Term Direction “A systems approach to maritime governance must be global in scope and must be built upon a foundation of international cooperation.” U.S. Coast Guard Strategy for Maritime Safety, Security, and Stewardship

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