1. U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security Program Overview
Lieutenant Commander
Chad A. Moore
IPS Detachment Alameda (LANT-5413)
Sector San Francisco Bay
Area Maritime Security Committee
January 8th, 2013

2. USCG International Port Security Program Overview
Statutorily mandated
Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002
Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006
Engage in bilateral and multilateral port security discussions
Share and align maritime security practices

3. USCG Maritime Domain Operational Areas and Jurisdictions

4. Two Pronged Approach MTSA => Domestic Prescriptive Standard
ISPS Code => International
Part A - Required
Part B – Recommended
Performance-based Standard

5. IPS Program Personnel
Schinnen
Alameda DC
Portsmouth
Tokyo
Singapore

6. USCG International Port Security Program Methodology
In country visit and information exchange
Designated Authority
Other agencies such as Customs
Port visits
Reciprocal visits
Ongoing dialogue
Review of other security information

7. ISPS Code Implementation
Key Security Areas
ISPS Code Implementation
is Key Indicator of:
Access Control
Monitoring the Port Facility
Cargo Security
Drills and Exercises

8. What if “visit” reveals security concerns?
Work with country to attempt to address and correct
If unsuccessful, issue a Port Security Advisory
Impose conditions of entry requiring additional security measures on the part of ships arriving from the country (last 5 port calls)

9. Status Report
More than 150 Countries Assessed
Hosted more than over 100 Reciprocal Visits
Now conducting continuous re-assessments
Conditions of Entry have been imposed on fifteen countries

10. Reciprocal Visit Status
The IPS Program hosted 115 Reciprocal Visits from 91 countries:
Albania (3)
Angola
Argentina (2)
Aruba
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados (2)
Benin
Brazil (3)
Cameroon
Canada (2)
Chile
China (3)
Colombia
Congo, Republic of the (2)
Cote d’Ivoire
Curacao
Dem. Rep. of the Congo
Dominican Republic (2)
Ecuador
European Commission /
European Union (12):
Gabon
Gambia (2)
Georgia
Ghana, The
Guatemala (3)
Guinea
Haiti (2)
Honduras
Hong Kong
Horn of Africa Regional
Djibouti
Kenya
Somalia
India
Indonesia (2)
Israel
Jamaica
Japan (2)
Jordan
Liberia
Mexico (4)
Myanmar (Burma)
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria (3)
Norway (2)
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Regional Security System:
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Dominica
Grenada
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Russia (3)
Saudi Arabia (3)
Sierra Leone
South Africa (2)
South Korea (3)
Sudan (2)
Suriname (2)
Tanzania (2)
Timor-Leste
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine (2)
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
United Kingdom Protectorates
Uruguay (2)
Vietnam (3)
The U.S. Coast Guard IPS Program has hosted 115 Reciprocal Visits from 91 countries.
The number in parenthesis indicates how many times the country or organization has participated.
When European Commission (EC) representatives visit they bring delegates from European Union (EU) member states.
The EC has participated in twelve separate Reciprocal Visits consisting of the following EU member states:
Italy, Netherlands, U.K.
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Malta, Sweden, U.K.
Bulgaria, Netherlands, Ireland, U.K.
Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, U.K.
Cyprus, Denmark, Italy, U.K.
Belgium, Greece, Italy, U.K.
Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, U.K.
Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Sweden
Italy
Denmark, Italy, Germany, U.K.
Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Sweden
Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Latvia
Belgium (3)
Bulgaria (2)
Cyprus
Denmark (2)
Finland
France
Germany (2)
Greece (2)
Ireland (2)
Italy (8)
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Netherlands (5)
Portugal
Romania
Sweden (4)
UK (8)

11. General Visit Observations
Good awareness of the requirements of the ISPS Code
Physical security is generally good.
Sustainability may be a challenge for some countries
“Management Infrastructure” and coordination between agencies must continue to evolve
Areas for potential improvement include:
Drills and Exercises
Cargo Documentation
Waterside Security

12. ISPS Code Success Story
After
Before

13. Range from very costly and sophisticated to inexpensive and simple
Best Practices
Identified more than 100
Range from very costly and sophisticated to inexpensive and simple
Posted on our website
homeport.uscg.mil

14. Engagement with Other Bodies
Engagement with international organizations to raise security standards worldwide
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Self Assessment Checklists
Member Audit Scheme
International Labour Organization (ILO) Code of Practice for Port Security
Engagement with regional organizations to conduct ISPS implementation assistance programs
Organization of American States (OAS)
Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

15. Port Security Engagement Strategy
Recognize that some countries have already exceeded the minimum standards of the ISPS Code.
Assist trading partners to exceed minimum standards set in the ISPS Code.
More robust & layered security to address threats; e.g., waterborne improvised explosive devices.
Increase security of global maritime sector world-wide.

16. Port Security Engagement Strategy
Focus Areas for Engagement with Trading Partners:
Authority (Regimes)
Maritime Domain
Awareness
Operations

17. Summary
Implementation of international security standards is critical to protecting ports and trade
The IPS Program seeks to gain a better understanding of the port security environment around the world
IPS Teams plan to visit the ports of every U.S. Trading Partner on a continuous 2 year cycle.
The U.S. works on both a bi-lateral and multilateral basis to improve security on its portion of the supply chain

18. Questions?