MARITIME TERRORISM

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. . . mitigating maritime security risks worldwide
The Foundation for Democracy in Africa
Cruise Tourism And Security
Presented by Ronald Thomason July 22-26,
2003 Miami, Florida
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The Cruise Tourism Market
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Development Challenges
Cruise tourism in Africa faces several
significant security challenges that must be met
in order to be viable, sustainable, and
profitable.
Ability to provide a secure seaport operating
area for vessels Ability to provide secure
shore excursion venues for tourists Ability
to fund seaport security infrastructure
improvements needed to meet IMO mandated
requirements.
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IMO International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code

• The IMO ISPS Code includes significant security
  programs for ships, shipping companies (e.g.,
  offices, facilities), and seaports, examples of
  which include
• Shipping companies must have a Company
  Security Officer
• (CSO)
• Seaports terminal facilities must have a
  Port Facility Security
• Officer who has received training in specific
  aspects of maritime
• security.
• Seaports terminal facilities must have a
  Port Facility Security
• Assessment (PVA)
• Seaports must have Port Facility Security
  Plans (PFSP)

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Systems Programs
Critical components of seaport security that must
be addressed in the port facility security
assessments and plans are Physical
Security Personnel Security Information
Security
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Countdown to ISPS Implementation
The following prioritized approach is recommended
in advance of July 2004 Select a Company
Security Officer (CSO) for shipping companies,
and a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) for
seaport and terminal operations Perform
Port Facility Security Assessments
(PFSA) Develop Port Facility Security Plans
(PFSP) Establish a Security Training
Program Obtain Security Equipment Begin
implementing steps to correct the deficiencies
identified in the PFSA Submit port and
facility security plans to Contracting Government
for review and certification.
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Performance Objectives
In order to meet the tight timeline for
compliance, African ports seeking to become
passenger cruise tour destinations will need to
achieve the following performance objectives in
short order Identify and procure funding
for critical security infrastructure
improvements Draft a plan for the
development of an ISPS Code-compliant port
facility Identify select qualified vendors
for procurement of security systems
materials Select, train, and deploy a capable
security force Complete installation
integration of security equipment, systems, and
programs
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Recommendations
SeaSecure recommendations to African governments
looking to passenger cruise tourism as an engine
of economic growth and development Seek
assistance in developing a plan to address the
ISPS Code requirements Consider a
regional, instead of national approach to
addressing costly seaport security issues, take
advantage of economies of scale Work with
development banks to obtain funding or loan
guarantees based on IMO compliance
requirement Select a security provider who
can provide a wholistic, turn-key solution.
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Contact Information Ron Thomason SeaSecure
LLC 3471 N. Federal Highway Suite 611 Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida 33306 Tel
1-954-567-4700 Fax [phone] E-mail
rthomason_at_seasecure.com