American Defense Services -- Port Security

American Defense Services, Inc.

Seaport Facility Security

Seaport Security Plans -- Who Needs To Comply? Under Homeland Security regulations, CFR 33:105, all US port facilities receiving foreign vessels of 100 tons or more or that handle “certain dangerous cargoes” were required to submit Port Facility Assessments and Port Facility Security Plans to the US Coast Guard by December 31, 2003 and have those plans in operation by July 1, 2004. These regulations not only pertain to public or government run ports, but to those who operate private docks and terminals as well. It costs nothing to inquire, but failure to have a plan in place and to be in compliance could result in fines, having your facility blocked from receiving vessels, and leave it vulnerable to domestic and international terrorism.

We can help now…Call, before the Coast Guard begins issuing fines. ADS has over forty Field Security Analysts ready to conduct port facility security assessments and help you prepare a port facility security plan (PFSP) that will quickly bring you into compliance. Give us a call at 504-832-0026, or e-mail us at info@fivestardefense.com, and we will be pleased to talk with you about getting started on what you need to submit. Once retained by your port, we can forward a pre-assessment survey and have someone on site within days.

PO Box 6378
Metairie, LA 70009-6378
504-832-0026
info@fivestardefense.com