THE BELIZE PORT AUTHORITY

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THE BELIZE PORT AUTHORITY
Prepared by Kendrick Daly Chief Safety
Security Officer
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INTRODUCTION

• ISPS CODE How it was received?
• EFFECTS OF NON COMPLIANCE
• Economic effect on imports/exports/cruise tourism
• PREPARATION
• ASSISTANCE
• IMO REGIONAL MARITIME ADVISOR
• USCG
• OAS
• COMPLIANCE
• DESIGNATED PFSO
• APPROVED PFSP

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• Port of Big Creek

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Belize City Port

• Fort Street Tourism Village

Contd
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ESSO Terminal Berthing Facility
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Port of Belize Limited
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Security of Ports

• LEGAL SUPPORT
• PORT SECURITY REGULATIONS
• LEGAL EFFECT
• GUIDELINES

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Best Practices

1. One Year Initial Certificate
2. ISPS Guidelines
3. Standardize Format for Port Facility Security
   Assessment (PFSA) Port Facility Security Plan
   (PFSP)
4. PFSP must include future developments

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Investment into Security Programs

• INVESTMENT
• RECURRENT EXPENDITURE

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RECUPERATION OF INVESTMENTS

• Head Tax
• ISPS Fee

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Ensuring Compliance

• EXTERNAL AUDITS
• Audit by HPA
• Audit by USCG IPS Program

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• THANK YOU!