Area Maritime Security (AMS) Assessment An analysis that examines and evaluates the infrastructure and operations of a port taking into account possible threats, vulnerabilities, and existing protective measures, procedures and operations.

Bulk or In Bulk A commodity that is loaded or carried on board a vessel without containers or labels, and that is received and handled without mark or count.

Bunkers A vessel's fuel supply.

Calling Port Port where a ship moors (or anchors) and passengers and crew are allowed to leave the ship to visit the port. Passenger's baggage and ship stores will not normally be loaded or offloaded at calling ports.

Captain of the Port (COTP) The local officer exercising authority for the COTP zones described in 33 CFR part 3. The COTP is the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator described in 46U.S.C. 70103(a)(2)(G) and also the Port Facility Security Officer as described in the ISPS Code, part A.

Cargo Any goods, wares, or merchandise carried, or to be carried, for consideration, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person interested in the vessel, facility, or OCS facility.

Commandant The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Company Security Officer (CSO) The person designated by a Port as responsible for the security of vessels and facilities, including implementation and maintenance of the vessel or facility security plan, and for liaison with their respective vessel or facility security officer and the COTP.

Container Security Initiative (CSI) US Customs program working with the foreign ports that send the highest volume of container traffic into the United States, as well as the governments in these locations, to facilitate the detection of potential problems in the supply chain at the earliest possible opportunity. CSI will establish the necessary foundation for a more secure international supply chain through the implementation of the four core CSI elements:

1. Establishing security criteria to identify high-risk containers;\
2. Pre-screening those containers identified as high-risk before they arrive at U.S. ports
3. Using technology to quickly pre-screen high-risk containers
4. Developing and using smart and secure containers.

Container Working Group (CWG) A group largely comprised of Federal agency representatives and members of the trade and transportation communities, to forth a number of recommendations for improving the security of the cargo supply chain that need to be operationally tested. This group is co-chaired by the DOT and the U.S. Customs Service (Customs). Created in Dec. 2001 by the Secretary of Transportation.

Contracting Government Any government of a nation that is a signatory to SOLAS, other than the U.S.

Cruise Ship Any vessel over 100 gross register tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire which makes voyages lasting more than 24 hours, of which any part is on the high seas. Passengers from cruise ships are embarked or disembarked in the U.S. or its territories. Cruise ships do not include ferries that hold Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection endorsed for "Lakes, Bays, and Sounds", that transit international waters for only short periods of time on frequent schedules.

Customs-Trade Partnership Agreement (C-TPAT) US Customs program working with importers, carriers, brokers and other industry sectors in creating a seamless security conscious environment throughout the entire international commercial process. The business community and US Customs can exchange anti-terrorism ideas, concepts and information, to increase the security and efficiency of the entire commercial process from the point of manufacture through importation and distribution.

Dangerous substances or devices Any material, substance, or item that may cause damage or injury to any person, vessel, facility, harbor, port, or waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. and that:

1. Is unlawful to possess under applicable Federal, State, or local law;
2. That has not been approved for entry onto the vessel, facility, or OCS facility by the owner or operator of the vessel, facility, or OCS facility; or
3. Has not been approved for entry onto a public area or property in a port by the government or property management official with jurisdictional responsibility of that area.

Declaration of Security (DoS) An agreement executed between the responsible Vessel and Facility Security Officer, or between Vessel Security Officers in the case of a vessel-to-vessel interface, that provides a means for ensuring that all shared security concerns are properly addressed and security will remain in place throughout the time a vessel is moored to the facility or for the duration of the vessel-to-vessel interface, respectively.

Disembark Refers to any time that the crew or passengers leave the ship.

District Commander The U.S. Coast Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command a Coast Guard District described in 33 CFR part 3.

Drill A training event that tests at least one component of a Port, vessel, or facility security plan and is used to maintain a high level of security readiness.

Embark Refers to any time that crew or passengers board the ship.

Executive Steering Committee (ESC) Provides OSC oversight, guidance, and support. The ESC is co-chaired by the Associate Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Customs Service, and includes representatives of the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and the Office of Homeland Security. Other appropriate government agencies may be invited to provide a representative to the ESC.

Exercise A comprehensive training event that involves several of the functional elements of a Port, vessels, or facility security plan and tests communications, coordination, resource availability, and response.

Facility A Port site with moorage, docks, buildings and other facilities used for the embarking and disembarking of passengers, crew and vehicles on or from an vessel.

Facility Security Assessment (FSA) An analysis that examines and evaluates the infrastructure and operations of the facility taking into account possible threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and existing protective measures, procedures and operations.

Facility Security Officer (FSO) The person designated as responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the facility security plan and for liaison with the COTP and Company and Vessel Security Officers.

Facility Security Plan (FSP) The plan developed to ensure the application of security measures designed to protect the facility and its servicing vessels or those vessels interfacing with the facility, their cargoes, and persons on board at the respective MARSEC Levels.

Ferry

1. as defined by 33 CFR 101. 105 A vessel which is limited in its use to the carriage of deck passengers or vehicles or both, operates on a short run on a frequent schedule between two or more points over the most direct water route, other than in ocean or coastwise service.
2. as defined by USCG G-M Policy Letter of 4 Sept 2002 A vessel that carries passenger and/or vehicular traffic and makes regular transits along a dedicated international or domestic route.

Foreign Vessel A vessel of foreign registry or a vessel operated under the authority of a country, except the U.S., that is engaged in commerce.

Gross Register Tons (GRT) The gross ton measurement of the vessel under 46 U.S chapter 145, Regulatory Measurement. For a vessel measured under only 46 U.S.C. chapter 143, Convention Measurement, the vessel's gross tonnage, ITC is used to apply all thresholds "pressed in terms of gross register tons.

Gross tonnage, ITC (GT ITC) The gross tonnage measurement of the vessel under 46 U.S.C. chapter 143, Convention Measurement. Under international conventions, this parameter may be referred to as "gross tonnage (GT)."

Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials subject to regulation under 46 CFR parts 148, 150, 151, 153, or 154, or 49 CFR parts 171 through 180.

High Seas All waters that are neither territorial seas nor internal waters of the United States or of any foreign country as defined in Part 2, Subpart 2.05, of Title 33, Code of Regulations.

Homeland Security Threat Conditions The MARSEC Levels are aligned with the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS), established by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 3. HSAS threat levels green (low), elevated (blue) and guarded (yellow) have the equivalent maritime security (MARSEC) level 1. HSAS threat level high (orange) is equivalent to MARSEC 2. A HSAS severe (red) threat level is equivalent to MARSEC 3.

Infrastructure Facilities, structures, systems, assets, or services so vital to the port and its economy that their disruption, incapacity, or destruction would have a debilitating effect.

Key Word Alert A phrase or statement that can be inconspicuously passed over the VHF radio or other communication system to the vessel's base of operation or terminal, or from the terminal to the moored vessel that indicates a security breach or compromise.

Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive An instruction issued by the Commandant, or his/her delegate, mandating specific security measures for vessels and facilities that may be involved in a transportation security incident.

Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level The level set to reflect the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the national transportation system, including ports, vessels, facilities, and critical assets and infrastructure located on or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.

• MARSEC Level I The level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times.
• MARSEC Level 2 The level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a transportation security incident.
• MARSEC Level 3 The level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a transportation security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

Master The holder of a valid license that authorizes the individual to serve as a Master, operator, or person in charge of the rated vessel.

Monitoring The passive act of watching passengers or activities on the facility or vessel.

Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) A public-private partnership dedicated to enhancing security throughout international and domestic supply chains while facilitating the efficient cross-border movement of legitimate commerce. Ports currently under OSC funding are: Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach, Seattle & Tacoma, and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

Operator The person, company, or government agency, or the representative of a company or government agency, which maintains operational control over a passenger ship or passenger terminal. The operations manager, general manager, or CSO represents the owner or operator for the Port.

Owner or Operator Any person or entity that maintains operational control over any facility or vessel, or OCS facility. The operations manager, general manager, or CSO represents the owner or operator.

Passenger Vessel

1. On an international voyage, a vessel carrying more than 12 passengers; and
2. On other than an international voyage:
   1. A vessel of at least 100 gross register tons carrying more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire;
   2. A vessel of less than 100 gross register tons carrying more than 6 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire;
   3. A vessel that is chartered and carrying more than 12 passengers

Passenger-for-Hire A passenger for whom consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vessel.

Public Access Areas (33 CFR 105.106) Spaces within the facility that are open to all persons and provides access through the facility from public thoroughfares to the vessel, except designated restricted areas. Public access areas generally include the parking areas and the terminal building.

Registered Length The registered length as defined in 46 CFR part 69.

Restricted Areas The infrastructures or locations identified in an area, vessel, or facility security assessment or by the operator that require limited access and a higher degree of security protection. The entire facility may be designated the restricted area, as long as the entire facility is provided the appropriate level of security.

Review and Approval The process whereby Coast Guard officials evaluate a plan or proposal to determine if it complies with this subchapter and/ or provides an equivalent level of security.

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Maritime Safety Treaty.

Screening A reasonable examination of persons, cargo, vehicles, or baggage for the protection of the vessel, its passengers and crew. The purpose of the screening is to secure the vital government interest of protecting vessels, harbors, and waterfront facilities from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other causes of similar nature. Such screening is intended to ensure that dangerous substances and devices (including explosives and incendiary devices), or other items that pose a real danger of violence or a threat to security are not present.

Security Breach or Compromise An event or incident that jeopardizes the security of the vessel or facility.

Security Incident An act threatening the security of a vessel or terminal.

Security Levels are defined in the ISPS Code and are the international equivalents of MARSEC levels:

• Security Level I (MARSEC I) The level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times.
• Security Level 2 (MARSEC II) The level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.
• Security Level 3 (MARSEC III) The level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

Security Sweep A walkthrough to visually inspect unrestricted areas to identify unattended packages, briefcases, or luggage and determine that all restricted areas are secure.

Security System A device or multiple devices designed, installed and operated to monitor, detect, observe or communicate about activity that may pose a security threat in a location or locations on a vessel or facility.

Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Information within the scope of 49 CFR part 1520 and which must be protected for general public availability and unauthorized access or disclosure.

SOLAS The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1974, as amended.

Survey An on-scene examination and evaluation of the physical characteristics of a vessel or facility, and its security systems, processes, procedures, and personnel.

Suspicious Behavior The behavior or acts that a reasonable or prudent person would, based on practical or factual considerations, consider out of the ordinary, unusual, or contrary to posted guidance.

Suspicious Vehicle A vehicle that by its appearance or actions that a reasonable or prudent person would, based on practical and factual considerations, consider out of the ordinary, unusual or being operated contrary to posted guidance.

Suspicious Vessel A vessel operating near a Port moorage or vessel that by its appearance or actions that a reasonable or prudent person would, based on practical and factual considerations, consider out of the ordinary, unusual or being operated contrary to posted guidance.

Terminal Any structure used for the assemble, processing, embarking, or disembarking of passengers or baggage for ships. It includes piers, wharves, and similar structures to which a ship may be secured; land and water under or in immediate proximity to these structures; buildings on or contiguous to these structures; and equipment and materials on or in these structures.

Thru-put is the amount of containers (cargo) per time unit that is delivered over a physical link, or that is passing. Total output especially of a commodity or an industry.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), a US Government office overseeing all transportation, domestic and international.

Transportation Security Incident (TSI) A security incident resulting in a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area.

Trusted-Shipper Program A procedure modeled after the US Customs and Border Patrol Container Security Initiative for international container shipping.

Unaccompanied Baggage Any baggage, including personal effects, which are not with the passenger, crewmember or any other person at the point of inspection or screening prior to boarding the vessel.

Unlawful Act An act that is a felony under U.S. federal law, under the laws of the states where the Facility is located, or under the laws of the country in which the Facility is registered.

Vessel-to-Facility Interface The interaction that occurs when a vessel is directly and immediately affected by actions involving the movement of persons, goods or the provisions of facility services to or from the vessel.

Vessel-to-Port Interface The interaction that occurs when a vessel is directly and immediately affected by ctions involving the movement of persons, goods or the provisions of port services to or from the vessel.

Vessel Security Assessment (VSA) An analysis that examines and evaluates the vessel and its operations taking into account possible threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and existing protective measures, procedures and operations.

Vessel Security Plan (VSP) The plan developed to ensure the application of security measures designed to protect the vessel and the facility that the vessel is servicing or interacting with, the vessel's cargoes, and persons on board at the respective MARSEC Levels.

Vessel Security Officer (VSQ) The person onboard the vessel, accountable to the Master, designated by the Company as responsible for security of the vessel, including implementation and maintenance of the Vessel Security Plan, and for liaison with the Facility Security Officer and the vessel's Company Security Officer.

Vessel Stores

1. Materials that are on board a vessel for the upkeep, maintenance, safety, operation or navigation of the vessel; and
2. Materials for the safety or comfort of the vessel's passengers or crew, including any provisions for the vessel's passengers or crew.

Vessel-to-Vessel Activity Any activity not related to a facility or port that involves the transfer of goods or persons from one vessel to another.

Waters Subject to the Jurisdiction of The U.S. for purposes of this subchapter, means the navigable waters of the U.S., as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(17a); the Exclusive Economic Zone in respect to the living and non-living resources therein; and in respect to facilities located on the Outer Continental Shelf of the U.S., the waters superadjacent thereto.