Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority Nova Port Cup of the Year Award 2015

Successful Practices – Competitive Port Security

22nd -24th Feb, Col. Fl.

The Port Authority falls within the portfolio of the

Minister of Finance and Corporate Governance who is also the Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda.

Chairman-Hon. Sen. Maryclare Hurst Commissioners (5) Board Secretary Executive Management

Port of Antigua & Barbuda

Corporate Governance Structure

LEADING CHANGE

Sustainability Organizational Development

KNOWLEDGE

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

STRATEGY

LEADERSHIP & VISION

Port of Antigua & Barbuda

Corporate Governance Platform

Agencies / Departments

/Committees

Port Security Responsibility

Designated Authority (DA) A committee chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs. It comprises of heads of various agencies with a LE

responsibility. It approves Port Security Plans, Provides Maritime

Security oversight and sets maritime security levels.

Maritime Safety and Security

Committee

The principal advisor to the DA. It is a technical committee comprising of

members from various LE agencies.

Antigua and Barbuda Port

Authority

Manages the government’s owned port facilities. The PFSO is employed

by the Port Authority. Guard force is outsourced to a private company.

Antigua Department of Marine

Services (ADOMS)

Regulates ships that are registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag

Antigua and Barbuda Defence

Force Coast Guard

Provide waterside security

Immigration Passenger Screening

Customs Cargo Screening

Police Maintaining Law and Order

Organization of Drug and

Money Laundering Control

Policy (ONDCP)

Counter Drug and Money Laundering Responses

Antigua & Barbuda Security & Safety Maritime Architecture

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Regulatory

Compliance

APA Security

Framework

Security of the

Port’s Facility

(Assets &

Infrastructure)

Security of 4

Certified Ports

Security of the

Supply Chain

APA Security Framework

Deep Water Harbour

Heritage Quay

Nevis St. Pier WIOC Offshore Terminal

Northwest Coast

Role of the Antigua Port Authority in Safety

and Security Framework

(Cruise Ship Facility)

Cruise Ship Facility

Commercial Facility

St. John’s Harbour

Harbour Overlay

Fisheries Complex

Ferry/Tour Operations

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Port Authority

Security

Antigua & Barbuda

Defense Force (Coast Guard)

Government

Ministries

Designated Authority

Port Private Security

Company

Port Staff &

Trade Unions

Port Agents Importers

Customs, Police

Immigration &

Port Health

Port Security Environment

Navigational Safety & Security in St. John’s Harbor

Establishment of Channel Markers & Range Markers in the Harbor

Established all aids to navigation for the Harbor.

Conducted dredging and continued maintenance of the harbor.

Factors that Underpin Competitive Port Security

Adoms (Antigua & Barbuda Department of Marine Services)

Efficient Maritime Administration.

Adherence to the regulatory framework

Knowledge of the changes in the global maritime environment

A deep understanding of the existing risks in the maritime space.

Recruitment Trained and experienced management team.

Recruitment and training of qualified personnel.

Effective Performance Measurement Framework.

Continued training and development

Technology and innovation

ICT development to facilitate service support.

Creativity, flexibility and adaptability to change.

A system of controls and quality assurance.

Approach Taken For ISPS Compliance

Implementation Process Port Facility vulnerability assessment. Establishment of a Port Facility Security Plan Appointed a PFSO to manage and maintain the Plan. Established public signage of the security level of the Port.

Training & Partnership Collaborate with the local Coastguard in Patrols and surveillance of the harbor. Training of the Guard Force in ISPS awareness & Port procedures. Enhancing security awareness to Port staff. Endorsed Training Providers (PFSO courses)

Compliance Measures Enhanced public access controls. Enhanced the security of the perimeter fence. Implement control measures for non-compliant ISPS ships Review procedures for compliance and audit by Designated Authority. Continued training and development of the Ports Security Mgmt. team.

Signage - Complementing Safety and Security

Approach Taken To Enhance Cruise Security &

Safety

Navigation and Berthing Engaged an additional tug– enhanced capacity Risk reduction in the berthing of ships. Trained Captain and crew.

Cruise Ship Operations Participated in capacity building training on Risk Management for Tourism

Destinations . Conducted drills on disaster management in collaboration with NODS. Awareness of Marsec. Level

Cruise Ship – Passengers Increased Police Patrols in the passenger landing area Require advance passenger information for cruise ships. Separate berthing of cruise ships. Security Guards -Passenger processing facilities .

Approach Taken To Enhance Cargo Security &

Safety

Consultant retained to conduct Risk Analysis of the environment

Implementation of SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM)

Verification of measurement instrument by the Bureau of Standards.

Issuance of VGM certificate

Management of Marine Staff man-hours.

Management of equipment operators man-hours.

Risk Management Practices for Port Security on

the Port’s Facility.

Risks Controls Installation of security cameras at various points to enhance

coverage.

Implement for the wearing of protective wear by all staff.

Conduct back ground checks and obtain Police Record for registered Port users..

Access Control Issue Port ID with expiration date to all staff & registered port users

Port users perimeters of engagement defined

Manned (24-7) entrance and exit.

Compliance Enforcement Revoke IDs when Port users are non-compliant with the Port’s policy.

Partner with the Customs Department in risk mitigation.

Approach Taken To Enhance Cargo Handling

Safety

Establishment of protocols for cargo handling

Conduct container and lcl cargo inspections

Conduct public awareness of hazardous cargo.

Realignment of the warehouse layout – certification area.

Conducting daily review of all cargo delivery vouchers.

The establishment of Port security personnel in the warehouse.

Terrorism Drugs Trafficking

Shipping Incidents

Natural Disasters

Violations of Customs Law

Traditional Threats

Pilferage

Enhancement Strategies of the Future Maritime Environment

Human Resource Development Scholarships (17) in various maritime discipline at CMI.

Continued training and development of marine staff.

Increased staff and public awareness of current and emerging career

opportunities in the sector.

Strategic Alliances Government Agencies & national, regional and international

Institutions of learning.

Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI)

Organization of American States (OAS)

Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC).

Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA).

Carriers, Trade Unions, Chamber of Commerce.

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Income / Expense Operating Comparative Analysis

Jan 1st – December 31st 2013-2016

Income / Expense Ratio

Jan 1st – December,31st 2014-2016

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Positive Out comes

Competitive Port Security Environment

Maritime Management Enhanced confidence & predictability in the maritime environment.

Increased berthing capacity for larger cruise vessels.

Enhanced capacity to deliver bunkering services.

Financial Management Performance Improved efficiencies in financial performance of the Port.

Improved controls in the operating environment.

Increased Customs Revenue Collection

Reduced claims settlement – pilferage & damages

Risk Management

Increased awareness of the role of security by staff & port users.

Enhanced capabilities in the management of risks.

Improved collaboration with key stakeholders. Benchmark against best practices

Conclusion

Antigua and Barbuda recognizes its unique position as a

contracting party, a flag state, a port state, and a coastal state,

and is committed to paying particular attention to all of its

obligations for safety and security under the 10 Mandatory IMO

Instruments as well as all other conventions that it is a signatory.

The Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority is committed to pursuing

the goals, ideals and best practices established by the

international maritime community in order to contribute in

achieving the overall objective of having a safe and competitive

port.