U.S. Experience with Global Partnerships in Maritime Security

November 2008

Presented By Captain (retired) Tony Regalbuto, USCG

Maritime Symposium 2008Halifax, Canada

Terrorism is an International Problem Requiring an International Solution

Two Pronged Approach 2001:Domestically (Congress): Maritime Transportation Security ActInternationally (IMO): International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

USCG International Port Security Program Overview

The IPS Program’s focus is to:

•Engage in bilateral and multilateral security discussions with trading nations regarding implementation of the ISPS Code and other international instruments

•Share and align maritime security practices

•Exchange best practices

Status Report

• Over 130 Country Visits Conducted

• Over 21 Reciprocal Visits Conducted

• Now beginning second round visits on 2 year cycle

• Good awareness of the requirement of the ISPS Code

• Physical Security is generally good

– Wall. fences & barricades

– Lighting & signs

– Alarms, cameras, & locks

• Sustainability may be a challenge for some countries

General Visit Observations

• Security Management Infrastructure must continue to evolve

• Access control & searches

• Identification cards

• Guards and equipment

• Cargo documentation requirements

• Training and drills

• Consistent procedures

General Visit Observations (Cont’d)

Success Story

Before After

Best Practices

• Identified over 100• Range from very costly and

sophisticated to inexpensive and simple

• Posted on our website– homeport.uscg.mil

Vision/Long Term Strategy

“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

Vision/Long Term Strategy

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)

Vision/Long Term Strategy

IMO model auditing scheme

• Harmonized and consistent global implementation

• Comprehensive and objective assessment

• Identification of capacity-building activities

• Feedback to Member States• Shared lessons learned

– International Port Security Liaison Officers or IPSLOS

– Each individual has a portfolio of countries

– Based in US and Overseas

– Valuable resource

International Capacity Building Efforts

• Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC)

– Maritime Security Experts Group coordinates

– Capacity inventory

– Nations with the region provide training and conduct workshops

– Identify specific needs to facilitate nations applying to international funding institutions for assistance

Regional Capacity Building Efforts – Asia Pacific

• No mature regional body through which capacity building efforts can be undertaken

– In conjunction with the U.S. Department of State, conducted a best practices workshop in Mombasa, Kenya

Regional Capacity Building Efforts- Africa

• Organization of American States (OAS)

– CICTE and CIP involved

– Crisis Management Exercises• Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Trinidad & Tobago

– Best Practices Workshops• Mexico, Brazil, and Guatemala

– Port Security Risk Assessment Tool

Regional Capacity Building Efforts - Americas

• Implementation of international security standards is critical to protecting ports and trade

• IPS Program seeks to gain a better understanding of the port security environment around the world

• The U.S. works on both a bi-lateral and multilateral basis to improve security on its portion of the supply chain

• ISPS Code is minimum baseline• Continue to work with partners on ISPS

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Summary/Challenges

Questions?