Title: U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security (IPS) Program
1U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security
(IPS) Program
LCDR Ray Negrón USCG Atlantic Area
III Western Hemp. Port Security Conference Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic
2Overview
- USCG IPS Intro/Review
- Country Visit Status
- Reciprocal Visits
- Best Practices
- Areas of Concern
- Long Term Direction
3USCG International Port Security Program Overview
- 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
4USCG 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
5IPS Program Personnel
Alameda
Tokyo
Singapore
6Status Report
- Country Visits to Date136 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
7Reciprocal 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)
8Locations 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
9Reciprocal 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
10Reciprocal Visit Potential Topics of Interest
- Security Committees
- Security Exercises
- Inland River Ports
- Ice Operations
- Outer Continental Shelf
- Cooperative Agreements
- St. Lawrence Seaway
11Reciprocal 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)
12Best 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
13Best 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
14Best 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
15Best Practices
- Anti-vehicle barriers - Korea
- Low cost (scrap materials)
- Easy to deploy
- Little/no training
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) detector Dominican
Republic - Uncomplicated
- Low cost (lt300 U.S.)
- Minimal training
16Best 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
17Best 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
18Best Practices
- Police presence Thailand
- Cooperative agreement
- Officer and motorcycle
- 24/7 presence
- Canine unit Guatemala
- Cargo and personnel screening
- Effective
- Minimal cost
19Best 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
20Best 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
21Best 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
-
22Best Practices
- Homeport Website
- http//homeport.uscg.mil
23Areas of Concern
- Governance and oversight
- No enacting legislation
- Communication of security levels
- Use of last ports of call information for Port
State Control purposes
24Areas of Concern
- Capacity to meet Security Level 2
- Sustainability
- Lack of resources
- Communications
- U.S. approach
- - Targeted measures
25Areas of Concern
- Poor access control
- Fences
- Gates
- Guards
- City encroachment
26Areas of Concern
- Waterside Security
- Standoff area
- Availability of boats
- Crew Training
- Maintenance
- Waterway congestion
27Areas of Concern
- Drills and exercises
- Execution
- Feedback loop
- DA oversight
- DA connectivity with port facilities
- Lost in translation
28Success Story Dominican Republic
29Success Story Dominican Republic
30Long Term Direction
- Increase focus on capacity building
- Assistance with security shortfalls
- Lack of sufficient resources
- Develop relationships
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- Requires assistance of developed countries
- Organization of American States (OAS)
- Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Transport Canada
- USCG drill exercise training
31Long Term Direction
- The ISPS Code is a minimum security standard
32Long 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
33Questions? Raymond.Negron_at_uscg.mil 757-753
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