§105.270. Security measures for delivery of vessel stores and bunkers.
33 C.F.R. § 105.270
General. The facility owner or operator must ensure that security measures relating to the delivery of vessel stores and bunkers are implemented to:
Check vessel stores for package integrity;
Prevent vessel stores from being accepted without inspection;
Deter tampering;
For vessels that routinely use a facility, establish and execute standing arrangements between the vessel, its suppliers, and a facility regarding notification and the timing of deliveries and their documentation; and
Check vessel stores by the following means—
Visual examination;
Physical examination;
Detection devices, such as scanners; or
Canines.
MARSEC Level 1. At MARSEC Level 1, the facility owner or operator must ensure the implementation of measures to:
Screen vessel stores at the rate specified in the approved Facility Security Plan (FSP);
Require advance notification of vessel stores or bunkers delivery, including a list of stores, delivery vehicle driver information, and vehicle registration information;
Screen delivery vehicles at the frequencies specified in the approved FSP; and
Escort delivery vehicles within the facility at the rate specified by the approved FSP.
MARSEC Level 2. In addition to the security measures required for MARSEC Level 1 in this section, at MARSEC Level 2, the facility owner or operator must also ensure the implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 2 in the approved FSP. These additional security measures may include:
Detailed screening of vessel stores;
Detailed screening of all delivery vehicles;
Coordinating with vessel personnel to check the order against the delivery note prior to entry to the facility;
Ensuring delivery vehicles are escorted within the facility; or
Restricting or prohibiting the entry of vessel stores that will not leave the facility within a specified period.
MARSEC Level 3. In addition to the security measures for MARSEC Level 1 and MARSEC Level 2, at MARSEC Level 3, the facility owner and operator must ensure implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 3 in the approved FSP. Examples of these additional security measures may include:
Checking all vessel stores more extensively;
Restricting or suspending delivery of vessel stores; or
Refusing to accept vessel stores on the facility.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70103, 70116; sec. 811, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905 (46 U.S.C. 70103 note); 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-11, 6.14, 6.16, and 6.19; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: USCG-2003-14732, 68 FR 39322, July 1, 2003, unless otherwise noted.