---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 103.405"
title: "33"
number: "103.405"
heading: "Elements of the Area Maritime Security (AMS) Assessment."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/103.405"
---

# §103.405. Elements of the Area Maritime Security (AMS) Assessment.

- (a) The AMS Assessment must include the following elements:
  - (1) Identification of the critical Marine Transportation System infrastructure and operations in the port;
  - (2) Threat assessment that identifies and evaluates each potential threat on the basis of various factors, including capability and intention;
  - (3) Consequence and vulnerability assessment for each target/scenario combination; and
  - (4) **A determination of the required security measures for the three MARSEC Levels.**
- (b) In order to meet the elements listed in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, an AMS Assessment should consider each of the following:
  - (1) Physical security of infrastructure and operations at the port;
  - (2) Structures considered critical for the continued operation of the port;
  - (3) Existing security systems and equipment available to protect maritime personnel;
  - (4) Procedural policies;
  - (5) Radio and telecommunication systems, including computer systems and networks;
  - (6) Relevant transportation infrastructure;
  - (7) Utilities;
  - (8) Security resources and capabilities; and
  - (9) Other areas that may, if damaged, pose a risk to people, infrastructure, or operations within the port.
- (c) AMS Assessments are sensitive security information and must be protected in accordance with [49 CFR part 1520](/cfr/49/part1520.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70102, 70103, 70104, 70112, 70116; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-11, 6.14, 6.16, and 6.19; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: USCG-2003-14733, 68 FR 39290, July 1, 2003, unless otherwise noted.