THIRD HEMISPHERIC
CONFERENCE ON PORT
SECURITY OF THE
INTER-AMERICAN
COMMITTEE ON PORTS
April 7 -10, 2008
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Prepared by: Port Authority of Jamaica
Security Department.
Existing Security Measures at
Jamaica’s Major Seaports
The Ports of Kingston and Montego Bay
The Kingston Container Terminal
Port of Kingston Proximity
Jamaica has significant advantages as a hub for maritime
trade thanks to its central location in the Caribbean and
its proximity to United States .
On the major international trade routes of the Caribbean,
both north-south and east-west Jamaica is a must call for
shipping and a nexus point of major significance.
Shipping Routes Through Jamaica
Expansion of Port of Kingston
Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) currently in
fifth phase of expansion at KCT which will
increase the handling capacity from the current
2.2 million TEUs to 3.2 million TEUs by the end
of 2008, and to 5 million TEUs by 2014.
Our 19 new ship-to-shore gantry cranes,
including 14 super-post panamax cranes, are
among the most modern in the world.
74 straddle carriers
14 empty container stackers
1,392 reefers
100 hectares of paved container yard space
Kingston Wharves Ltd. (KWL) a facility
which forms part of the Port of Kingston is
rebuilding and expanding two of its nine
berths to handle large container ships,
invested millions in new state-of-the-art
mobile harbour cranes.
Port of Montego Bay
ThePortofMontegoBayisownedbythePortAuthorityof
JamaicaandisoperatedbyPortHandlersLtd.Itissituatedon
27½acresintheMontegoFreeportandfacilitatesbothcruise
andcargovessels.
Port of Montego Bay
Cruise Ship Facilities
Port of Montego Bay
Cruise Ship Facilities
There are a total of five (5) berths at the Port of Montego-Bay.
Berths 2, 5 and 6 are accommodated by Cruise ships on a regular basis,
while berths 3 and 4 are utilized mostly by cargo vessels. Annually, an
approximate amount of 380 ships visit the Port of Montego Bay. Of this
amount, 200 are cruise ships.
Terminal Buildings
main terminal (berths 5 & 6)
facilitating home port operation
CCTV Surveillance Control Centre
Security Administrative Office, Customs office, Shops etc.
new terminal (berth 2)
recently renovated to accommodate
homeport operation
Port of Montego Bay
Facilities
accommodates container ships
oil, lumber, steel, equipment vessels
Office accommodation (Port operations and Customs)
Break Bulk Cargo Warehouse
A police post
A contract security post
Maintenance facility for the Port equipment
Security Initiatives Adopted by the PAJ
National Accreditation Committee (NAC)
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
ISPS Compliance Audit Programme (PAJCAP)
Metropolitan Port Security Committee (MPSC)
Non-intrusive Inspection Programme (NIIP)
Diving of Vessels -Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV)
CCTV
Electronic Access Control
High Mast Lights
Megaport
Container Security Initiative CSI)
International Ship and Port
Facility Security Code (ISPS)
The seaports in Jamaica were among the first
seaports in the Western Hemisphere to be
certified under the IMO/ISPS Programme and
boast a number of security best practices (as
can be seen on the IMO website).
ISPS Compliance Audit
Programme Purpose
•To conduct periodic internal audits of the Security Plans and
systems of the marine port facilities within Jamaica to ensure that
the plans are up to date and properly implemented.
•Ensuring that their compliance with the ISPS Code is maintained.
Annual Audit
Conducted annually
All components of the Port Facility Security Plan
(PFSP) and facility security systems are
examined
Scheduled Interim Audit
Conducted at a minimum of three audits per calendar
year
Various components of the Port Facility Security Plan is
examined by the ISPS Auditor to ensure compliance
with the ISPS Code
Spontaneous Audit
Unannounced
Conducted at the discretion of the PAJ or the
authorized ISPS Compliance Auditor.
Re-verification of Ports
Reports are written after each audit and submitted to the
President and CEO of the PAJ.
After each Annual Audit the results are examined by the
National Accreditation Committee (NAC) which certified the
ports acting on behalf of the Designated Authority. These
results are used as the basis upon which the ports are re-
verified.
Metropolitan Port Security Committee
(MPSC)
No single private entity possesses the authority, the
resources and the expertise to act unilaterally on the
difficult issues that may arise in response to threats
or acts of terrorism.
The complexity, scope and potential consequences of a
terrorist threat or incident occurring in or near our
Maritime Transport System (MTS) require that there
be a coordinated effort between all port users and law
enforcement agencies.
Terms of Reference
1.The MPSC was established to provide a
framework to communicate threats, identify
risks, and coordinate resources to mitigate
threats and vulnerabilities.
2.The MPSC includes national law enforcement
and security agencies, port industry
stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
3.The MPSC is responsible for the planning and
coordination of port security strategies within
the metropolitan region as it relates to the
ISPS Code.
Non-Intrusive Inspection Programme
(NIIP)
The NIIP is a collaborative program between the Jamaica Customs
Department and PAJ. Grounded by a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) the programme is aimed at conducting
assessments of cargo entering and leaving the ports of Jamaica for
security and Customs purposes.
Cargo deemed suspect on the conclusion of this assessment will be
subject to further inspection by Customs and the necessary actions
taken.
There is 100% inspection of export and domestic import
Transshipment is done on advice of the intelligence community or
random basis.
Objectives of the Non-Intrusive
Inspection Programme (NIIP)
To realize a significant reduction in or elimination of
illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs guns ammunition
and other contraband
Enhance port security initiatives
Improve the revenue collection of Jamaica Customs
Department
Machines in Programme
VACIS Mobile Units –5
VACIS Pallet Units –7
Aracor Eagle –1
Additional Measures Implemented by the PAJ
to Improve Security
Bonded Warehouses
The NIIP has now been extended to Bonded Warehouses
plugging a loophole that could be used by persons with illegal
intentions to bypass the security at the port. In order to
accomplish this, two additional Pallet VACIS Machines were
purchased to accommodate the two major Bonded Warehouses
in Kingston.
VACIS Mobile
VACIS Pallet
ARACOR EAGLE
Six(6)x-raymachineshavebeenpurchased
toexamine,holdandhandluggageforthe
cruisechipportsofOchoRiosandMontego
Bay.
X-ray units for cruise ship passenger
and crew luggage.
X-ray Equipment
CCTV Security Surveillance System
Thereisround-the-clocksurveillance,
monitoringoftheKW,KCT,MontegoBay.
Thiscoversallaspectsoftheporttoinclude:
Accessgates
Containerstations
Theportbasin
Shipsatport,and
Perimeter areas around the ports
There is:
Remoteoff-sitemonitoring
Backupmonitoringsites
Internetinterface
Completeandsafestorageofalldata
recordedbyallcameras.
Highmast Lighting
107 Highmast lighting systems have been installed
at APM to compliment the CCTV System.
This consists of 35m taped metal pole, circular
headframe will utilize 12, 1000 watt high pressure
sodium, hot restart, luminaries have an integrated
control gear, raising and lowering devices
lightening arrester, aircraft warning lights, night
circuits and accessories.
Electronic Access Control
and Badging System
AtKCTanelectronicaccesscontrolandbadgingsystemwas
installed.
This system involves the use of smart-cards, proximity and
biometric readers, automated turnstiles and a database
system
Processing involves finger-printing of employees and
regular port users as well as police clearance reports
Further Measures Implemented to
Improve Security at the Seaports
Increased Resources of Marine Police
1.Boats increased so that patrols can be increased
2.Ports establishing marine police posts e.g. JAMALCO and
WINDALCOand increasing financial support from PAJ
and K WL
Successes as a result of NIIP-
Marijuana found in lumber
Successes as a result of NIIP-
Seizure in Standing Freezer