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Port of Vancouver. Strengthening Security Canada-US Transportation Border Working Group December,2002. Outline. Background of Port IMO VPA’s Objectives Technical Initiatives to date Cost of Security The Impact. Background of Port. Largest Port - in Canada
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Port of Vancouver Strengthening Security Canada-US Transportation Border Working Group December,2002
Outline • Background of Port • IMO • VPA’s Objectives • Technical Initiatives to date • Cost of Security • The Impact
Background of Port Largest Port - in Canada - in Western Pacific Rim VANCOUVER NORTH AMERICA Handles over 70 million tonnes of cargo. Trades with over 90 countries.
IMO Objectives • Protection of ships • Minimum interference with trade • Flexibility for contracting governments • Contain “rogue” governments • Integrate marine security into long term objectives of IMO
IMO (Action Plan) • Mandatory Vulnerability Assessments • Mandatory Ship/Port Facility Plans • National Control • Container Security Initiative (CSI) • AIS (2004) • Electronic Seals (2004)
VPA’s Objectives • Meet IMO/US security standards • Support National Security • Support (North America) Perimeter security • Maintain “Best of Breed” in Cruise security • Enhance Operational competitiveness
Ongoing Initiatives Cruise Terminals CCCCrus
Ongoing Initiatives 24 Hour CCTV Monitoring