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

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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

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Overview

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

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USCG 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

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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

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IPS Program Personnel
Alameda
Tokyo
Singapore
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Status 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

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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)

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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

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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

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Reciprocal Visit Potential Topics of Interest

• Security Committees
• Security Exercises
• Inland River Ports
• Ice Operations
• Outer Continental Shelf
• Cooperative Agreements
• St. Lawrence Seaway

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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 (lt300 U.S.)
• Minimal training

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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

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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

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Best Practices

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

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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

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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

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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

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Best Practices

• Homeport Website
• http//homeport.uscg.mil

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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

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Areas of Concern

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

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Areas of Concern

• Poor access control
• Fences
• Gates
• Guards
• City encroachment

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Areas of Concern

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

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Areas of Concern

• Drills and exercises
• Execution
• Feedback loop
• DA oversight
• DA connectivity with port facilities
• Lost in translation

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Success Story Dominican Republic
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Success Story Dominican Republic
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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

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Long Term Direction

• The ISPS Code is a minimum security standard

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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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Questions? Raymond.Negron_at_uscg.mil 757-753
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