Douala, Cameroon - army security for vessels on arrival 19 September 2019 Vessels heading for Douala, Cameroon now will have protection in the form of army security team provided by the port authorities for their safety. News story Security Port security Ports Douala Cameroon
Shore leave and access to ships in US ports 07 June 2013 In cases where ships encounter extraordinary difficulties due to overly tight security measures, ships are encouraged to address the perceived problem to the local US Coast guard captain of the port, and keep their company informed. The BIMCO Security Department also appreciates being kept informed of such problems. Information Security Port security Crew support USA
Port calls in Mexico entail legal risks 05 March 2020 If drugs are found on a ship in Mexico, the crew risk being detained even though there is no evidence of crew involvement. News story Security Cargo security Port security Smuggling Mexico America - South
US TWIC regulations modified – non-US personnel now also eligible to apply 01 November 2011 Information Security Port security Crew support USA
Weekly piracy reports and analysis 08 August 2019 Read the latest digest of maritime security incidents and the weather forecast for piracy threat areas for the week to come. Information Security Piracy Port security
Straits of Malacca and Singapore: Risks of severe legal actions against ships 09 July 2020 Navigating the waters of Straits of Malacca and Singapore and associated waters, is not always straightforward and members need to be aware of certain legal risks that exists in these waters. Safety Navigation Ships inspections and Port State control Security Port security Smuggling Crew support Restrictions and sanctions Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Strait of Malacca
Ships increasingly risk legal actions in Malacca and Singapore region 09 July 2020 The waters in and around the Straits of Malacca and Singapore can pose various risks to ships, one of which is conducting activities outside designated areas, if the ship is not simply transiting continuously and expeditiously. News story Safety Security Navigation Smuggling Port security Crew support Ships inspections and Port State control Restrictions and sanctions Indonesia Singapore Malaysia Strait of Malacca
Port Facility Security 20 August 2019 As Hay Point is a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003,PCQ has an approved whole of port Maritime Security Plan. Each terminal has responsibility to maintain and manage a facility security plan. All plans are officially approved by the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services and audited on a regular basis. Under IMO legislation there is a procedure ships must follow when entering the port. Before entering the Port of Hay Point, the ship’s Master must report directly to PCQ or via their ship’s agent the following: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliance number current ship security level or any change to the ship security level while in port Ship Security Officer contact details list of expected visitors/contractors nominated providore crew list and identification any security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime Transport Security Legislation) while in port. Contacts PCQPort Security Officer (PSO) Ken RossPhone: +61-7-4943 6479Mobile: 0429 064 402Fax: +61-7-4956 3873Email: kross@pcq.com.au Deputy PSO(Hay Point)Brenda KempPhone: +61-7-4956 3111Mobile: 0409 279 376Fax: +61-7-4956 6489Email: bkemp@pcq.com.au 24 Hour Duty Officer +61-7-32247426 DBCTPort Facility Security Officer (PSO) Richard HobleyPhone: +61-7-4943 8352Mobile: 0429 990 546Email: Richard.Hobley@dbct.com.au hay point queensland australia
