Additional Measures For Security Level III
1. Identification Procedures
A. No additional procedures.
2. Access Controls
A. Additional (plain clothes and/or uniformed) security personnel should be employed.
B. All articles, packages, bags, deliveries, etc entering the facility should be inspected.
C. 100% explosive screening of baggage should be conducted (Cruise Ship Terminals Only).
D. Limit facility access/egress to one point and reinforce access controls at other gates/access points should be limited. Passenger terminals may employ more than one access/egress point to embark/debark large numbers of passengers in accordance with the terminal security plan.
E. All visitors should be escorted to their destination. The escort may be a company employee or security officer. Cruise ship passenger guests should not be allowed into Restricted Areas.
F. Explosive screening(s) of all ship stores should be conducted.
G. No boarding ladders or gangways should left lowered on the offshore side of vessel. Side ports should be closed and secured when not in use.
A. Any non-essential work being conducted by contractors should be cancelled or delayed. Facility personnel should closely supervise and escort any vendors or contractors performing essential repair work.
B. All delivery vehicles should be opened and searched prior to entering the facility.
C. Explosive detection canines should sweep terminal and waterfront facility prior to vessel arrival. (Passenger Ship terminals)
D. Underwater explosive surveys of piers/facilities should be conducted prior to vessel arrival. (Passenger Ship terminals)
E. No barges or support boats should be allowed to moor alongside vessel while at the facility without Coast Guard approval.
F. Cargo operations should cease if any suspicious activity is noted. The USCG and other appropriate authorities should be immediately notified.
G. Only passengers and persons with facility or ship’s official business including crews/staff should be authorized to embark or disembark a vessel moored at the facility.
H. Vessels should be capable of getting underway within two hours (immediately for passenger ships) and should have a “fire wire” (wire rope) lowered from the bow on the seaward side but no lower than 1 – 2 meters above the water or recessed cleat in hull for tug line.
I. Positive control for vessels should be maintained with a shore side security watch.
J. Closed and unsealed rail cars/containers should be inspected prior to facility entry.
K. Frequency of roving security patrols particularly around the facility perimeter and waterside access areas should be increased.
4. Perimeter Security
A. All gates should be closed.
B. Adequate measures should be taken to secure Restricted Areas
A. All security communications should be tested.
6. Training of Security Force and Threat Awareness for Employees
A. Emergency contingency plans should be reviewed as appropriate.