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NCBFAA Government Affairs ConferenceCBP’s Security Programs – Reviewing the Present and Looking to the FutureA Sea Carrier’s Perspective: NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference CBP’s Security Programs – Reviewing the Present and Looking to the Future A Sea Carrier’s Perspective Andy Lumley
September 24, 2007
Fundamentals: Fundamentals
Sea Carrier Initiative 1989
Voluntary participation
Collaborative interaction and compliance of all supply chain parties
Take It Personally approach
Fundamentals: Fundamentals
C S I – Container Security Initiative
C–TPAT
Security Filing (10+2)
C S I: C S I Identify high risk containers
Prescreen and evaluate containers before loaded to a vessel- do not load compliance
Use technology to prescreen containers effectively and efficiently so as not to slow down the movement of goods in trade
Development of “smart” and secure containers
Seeks reciprocity with other customs authorities
52 ports world wide are CSI operational
C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers: C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers Business Partner Requirements
Includes customers, operating partners, service providers
Security procedures for legitimacy and risk assessment
Container Security
Container inspection
Container seals
Container storage
C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers: C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers Physical Access Controls
Boarding and disembarking of vessels
ISPS – International Ship and Port Security Code
MTSA – Maritime Transportation Security Act
Employees
Visitors/vendors/service providers
Challenging and removing unauthorized persons
Personnel Security – on land and at sea
Pre-employment verification
Background check
Termination procedures
Crewman control
Deserter/absconder risk and notification
C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers: C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers Procedural Security
Passenger and crew
Bill of lading and manifest procedures
Baplie EDI file for vessel stowage – 10+2 linkage
Cargo exception alert
Security Awareness Training
Physical security
Fencing, gates, parking, building structure, locking devices and key control, lighting, alarm systems and video surveillance
C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers: C-TPAT Security Criteria Sea Carriers Validation Process
Domestic (local office and facility)
Vessel (one in port)
Foreign (vessel and facility)
3 year re-validation (2008 for OOCL)
Status Verification Interface (SVI) number and C-TPAT certificate are posted on www.oocl.com Security site
OOCL Security Policy: OOCL Security Policy Recognition of corporate security responsibilities as an owner and/or operator of vessels, facilities and provider of supply chain services
Ensure security measures are undertaken to protect the interest of customer, company, and staffs (shore and sea)
Participate and support government, carrier and industry initiatives
Commitment to strictly comply with IMO, SOLAS, ISPS and USCG codes
Dedicated to continuous improvement of security measures, and related training and enforcement
Conveyance Security : Conveyance Security Vessels
Implemented International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) requirements
All OOCL Vessels and Grand Alliance partner vessels are ISPS certified, with ship security plans in place
Exception reporting guidelines and clear line of authority
Training programs designed for crew providing clear information regarding any security risks, related to cargo procedures, internal and external conspiracies
Ongoing review and monitoring the effectiveness of the plan
Conveyance Security: Conveyance Security Containers
All loaded containers must be received with seals intact from shipper. Exceptions (missing or tampered seal) must be reported by facility operators to OOCL Regional Security Coordinator. Ongoing exceptions are addressed with accountable party within supply chain
Visual inspection of empty containers at all depots and terminals upon in-gate
Conveyance Security: Conveyance Security New Customers
All new shippers must be contacted by Sales to insure a valid place of business prior to confirmation of booking
All new importers must be contacted by Sales to insure valid place of business prior to delivery of cargo
Suspicious activities must be reported to local authorities and OOCL Security Organization
Access Controls: Access Controls Office
All visitors must register and show valid picture ID
Vessel
Ship Security Plan
Terminal
North American Terminal Facilities C-TPAT/ISPS Compliant
Grand Alliance Fareast/Europe Facilities ISPS Compliant
Information
Internally controlled via password
Externally controlled via registration and password
Manifests: Manifests OOCL strictly complies with 24 hour advance manifest requirements for USA & Canada & Mexico cargo
OOCL is an AMS & AES participating ocean carrier
Manifest discrepancies are reported electronically to U S Customs and Border Protection. Verbal communication supplementation as required.
OOCL monitors all developing requirements for U S Customs and Coast Guard, and actively participates in CESAC and other government/industry forums to remain aware of best practices and pending legal requirements
Personnel: Personnel Where legally permissible background checks are to be performed
Employee history is to be verified by hiring manager
A personal interview is required of the candidate by the hiring manager
USA employee hiring requires criminal record search
Any illegal activities (other than fixed penalty traffic offenses) are to be reported by the employee to Human Resources within 2 days
Any employee who conducts himself/herself in an unsatisfactory manner shall be subject to disciplinary action, including summary dismissal in case of serious misconduct, in accordance with local law.
Education & Training: Education & Training Shipboard staff is covered under the Ship Security Plan
All OOCL employees have completed an in-house developed security awareness training course including an exam, with a passing score required.
The security awareness training emphasizes the legal requirements under which we operate, as well as company policies and reporting procedures of potential security incident.
All new hires are required to take and pass the security awareness training
Periodic updates on regulatory and security issues are provided to management distribution throughout the company.
10 Plus 2 Initiative by CBP(Security Filing): 10 Plus 2 Initiative by CBP (Security Filing) Security Filing (SF): CBP proposal to require an additional set of data elements 24 hours prior to vessel loading.
Goes beyond the current 14 advance manifest filing information items
Definitions of the importer data elements
Manufacturer name and address
Seller name and address
Container Stuffing location
Consolidator name and address
Buyer name and address
Ship to name and address
Importer of record number
Consignee number
Country of origin of the goods
Commodity harmonized Tariff Schedule number (6 digit)
10 Plus 2 Initiative by CBP(Security Filing): 10 Plus 2 Initiative by CBP (Security Filing) CBP requires sea (ocean) carriers to provide two additional data sets
Vessel Stow Plan
Container Status Messages
Responsible Parties
10 cargo related items – Importer
2 activity related items – Sea (Ocean) carrier via EDI
Target date of implementation
Not yet determined
Future Outlook: Future Outlook 100% inspection debate
Radiation portal monitoring for all USA port handled imports by end 2007
Extension to overseas load ports
Overseas countries advance manifesting
USA export advance manifesting
TWIC implementation
C-TPAT terminal and port criteria
Electronic seal
Container security device