§ 120.200 - What must my Vessel Security Program cover?

§ 120.200 What must my Vessel Security Program cover?

(a) If this part applies to your passenger vessel, you must implement a program for that vessel that -

(1) Provides for the safety and security of persons and property traveling aboard the vessel, against unlawful acts;

(2) Prevents or deters the carriage aboard the vessel 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 the vessel and to restricted areas aboard the vessel;

(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 vessel or any person aboard it;

(5) Designates, by name, a security officer for the vessel;

(6) Ensures that all members of the crew are adequately trained to perform their duties relative to security; and

(7) Provides for coordination with terminal security while in port.

(b) If this part applies to your passenger vessel, you must work with the operator of each terminal at which that vessel embarks or disembarks passengers, to provide security for the passengers and the vessel. You need not duplicate any provisions fulfilled by the terminal unless directed to by the Commandant. When a provision is fulfilled by the terminal, the applicable section of the Vessel Security Plan required by § 120.300 must refer to that fact.

[CGD91-012, 63 FR 53590, Oct. 6, 1998]