§ 104.290 - Security incident procedures.  


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  • § 104.290 Security incident procedures.

    For each Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level, the vessel owner or operator must ensure the Vessel Security Officer (VSO) and vessel security personnel are able to:

    (a) Respond to security threats or breaches of security and maintain critical vessel and vessel-to-facility interface operations, to include:

    (1) Prohibiting entry into affected area;

    (2) Denying access to the vessel, except to those responding to the emergency;

    (3) Implementing MARSEC Level 3 security measures throughout the vessel;

    (4) Stopping cargo-handling operations; and

    (5) Notifying shoreside authorities or other vessels of the emergency;

    (b) Evacuating the vessel in case of security threats or breaches of security;

    (c) Reporting security incidents as required in § 101.305;

    (d) Briefing all vessel personnel on possible threats and the need for vigilance, soliciting their assistance in reporting suspicious persons, objects, or activities; and

    (e) Securing non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations.