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USCG OSC Reports. LCDR Michael Roldan Chief, Port Operations USCG MSO San Juan. USCG OSC Reports. Update on MTSA implementation regs. (Maritime Transportation Security Act) ByPass of Oily Water Separator (OWS) aboard Vessels. MTSA Requirements.
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USCG OSC Reports LCDR Michael Roldan Chief, Port Operations USCG MSO San Juan
USCG OSC Reports • Update on MTSA implementation regs. • (Maritime Transportation Security Act) • ByPass of Oily Water Separator (OWS) aboard Vessels
MTSA Requirements • Vessels & Facilities were required to submit a Security Plan & Appoint a Security Officer (among other require’mts) • Deadline to Submit was December 31st • Three stage review process
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Marine Safety Center reviews Vessel Plans (~7,000) • Contractor (Black & Veatch) Reviews Facility Plans.
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Three Stage Process • Stage I – Ensure 18 basic sections are properly included. Major deficiencies will require plan be resubmitted
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Three Stage Process • Stage II – Assess plans compliance with all regulatory MTSA requirements. Plan owners will receive letter identifying deficiencies and timeframe for resubmitting.
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Three Stage Process • Stage III – COTP verifies assessment information against actual characteristics. COTP conducts on-site visits. • All stages will be completed by July 1st, 2004.
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Currently contractor has completed initial review of all facility security plans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Island.
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Currently contractor has completed initial review of all facility security plans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Island. • All plans have failed.
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • Currently contractor has completed initial review of all facility security plans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Island. • All plans have failed (99% nat’l failure rate)
MTSA PLAN REVIEW • MSO San Juan to begin facility and plan verification at all facilities that have completed Stage II review. • Verification is to validate that security plans reflects installations and operations.
OWS ISSUES • USCG COMDT (HQ Office of Compliance) mandates investigation • Evidence must be seized immediately (OWS bypass, oil record book) with receipts provided to Master of Vessel • Document incident (photos, oil samples)
USCG OSC Reports • Update on MTSA implementation regs. • (Maritime Transportation Security Act) • ByPass of Oily Water Separator (OWS) aboard Vessels