33 C.F.R. Subpart B—Security Program
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) If this part applies to your passenger terminal, you must implement for that terminal a program that— (1) Provides for the safety and security of persons and property in the terminal and aboard each passenger vessel subject to part 120 of this chapter moored at the terminal, against unlawful acts; (2) Prevents or deters the carriage aboard any such vessel moored at the terminal of any prohibited weapon, incendiary, or explosive on or about any person or within his or her personal articles or baggage, and the carriage of any prohibited weapon, incendiary, or explosive in stowed baggage, cargo, or stores; (3) Prevents or deters unauthorized access to any such vessel and to restricted areas in the terminal; (4) Provides appropriate security measures for Security Levels I, II, and III that allow for increases in security when the Commandant or Captain of the Port (COTP) advises you that a threat of an unlawful act exists and may affect the terminal, a vessel, or any person aboard the vessel or terminal; (5) Designates, by name, a security officer for the terminal; (6) Provides for the evaluation of all security personnel of the terminal, before hiring, to determine suitability for employment; and (7) Provides for coordination with vessel security while any passenger vessel subject to part 120 of this chapter is moored at the terminal. (b) If this part applies to your passenger terminal, you must work with the operator of each passenger vessel subject to part 120 of this chapter, to provide security for the passengers, the terminal, and the vessel. You need not duplicate any provisions fulfilled by the vessel unless directed to by the COTP. When a provision is fulfilled by a vessel, the applicable section of the Terminal Security Plan required by §128.300 must refer to that fact. [CGD 91–012, 63 FR 53591, Oct. 6, 1998] (a) If this part applies to your passenger terminal, you must designate a security officer for the terminal. (b) This officer must ensure that— (1) An initial comprehensive security survey is conducted and updated; (2) The Terminal Security Plan required by §128.300 is implemented and maintained, and that amendments to correct its deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the terminal are proposed; (3) Adequate training for personnel responsible for security is provided; (4) Regular security inspections of the terminal are conducted; (5) Vigilance is encouraged, as well as is general awareness of security, at the terminal; (6) All occurrences or suspected occurrences of unlawful acts and related activities are reported under §128.220 and records of the incident are maintained; and (7) Coordination, for implementation of the Terminal Security Plan required by §128.300, takes place with the vessel security officer of each vessel that embarks or disembarks passengers at the terminal. [CGD 91–012, 63 FR 53592, Oct. 6, 1998] (a) Either you or the terminal security officer must report each breach of security, unlawful act, or threat of an unlawful act against the terminal, a passenger vessel subject to part 120 of this chapter destined for or moored at that terminal, or any person aboard the terminal or vessel, to the COTP, to the local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and to the local police agency having jurisdiction over the terminal. (b) Either you or the terminal security officer must file a written report of the incident using the form “Report on an Unlawful Act,” contained in IMO MSC Circular 443, as soon as possible, to the local COTP. [CGD 91–012, 63 FR 53592, Oct. 6, 1998]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 128—SECURITY OF PASSENGER TERMINALS
Subpart B—Security Program
§ 128.200 What must my Terminal Security Plan cover?
§ 128.210 What are the responsibilities of my terminal security officer?
§ 128.220 What must I do to report an unlawful act and related activity?

