Strengthening Security Canada-US Transportation Border Working Group December,2002 Strengthening Security Canada-US Transportation Border Working Group December,2002 Port of Vancouver

Outline Background of Port Background of Port IMO IMO VPA’s Objectives VPA’s Objectives Technical Initiatives to date Technical Initiatives to date Cost of Security Cost of Security The Impact The Impact

Background of Port VANCOUVER NORTH AMERICA Largest Port - in Canada - in Western Pacific Rim Handles over 70 million tonnes of cargo. Trades with over 90 countries.

IMO Objectives Protection of ships Protection of ships Minimum interference with trade Minimum interference with trade Flexibility for contracting governments Flexibility for contracting governments Contain “rogue” governments Contain “rogue” governments Integrate marine security into long term objectives of IMO Integrate marine security into long term objectives of IMO

IMO (Action Plan) Mandatory Vulnerability Assessments Mandatory Vulnerability Assessments Mandatory Ship/Port Facility Plans Mandatory Ship/Port Facility Plans National Control National Control Container Security Initiative (CSI) Container Security Initiative (CSI) AIS (2004) AIS (2004) Electronic Seals (2004) Electronic Seals (2004)

VPA’s Objectives Meet IMO/US security standards Meet IMO/US security standards Support National Security Support National Security Support (North America) Perimeter security Support (North America) Perimeter security Maintain “Best of Breed” in Cruise security Maintain “Best of Breed” in Cruise security Enhance Operational competitiveness Enhance Operational competitiveness

Ongoing Initiatives CCCCrusCCCCrus Cruise Terminals

Ongoing Initiatives 24 Hour CCTV Monitoring