b'FOGHORNFOCUS: SECURITY AND VESSEL REVIEW/PREVIEWdisrupt transportation systems and theCoast Guard inspectors prepare forsibility and continuous task of main-economy. each facility examination by evaluat- taining physical, passenger, cargo, and To ensure that approved securitying a number of applicable items. Thispersonnel security. plans are being fully implemented, andprocess should include reviewing theHowever, many facilities and followed, the Coast Guard conductsfacility security plan or the Alternativevessels are not prepared when facing MTSA compliance exams. As is likelySecurity Program (ASP) under whicha security exam. Often, required known, prior to October 2018, thethe facility is operating; the applica- documents are out-of-date or missing. Coast Guard was required to conductbility of the regulations, the history ofIf not attended to, facilities and/two exams per year on each MTSA- deficiencies, records that have beenor vessels may be forced to spend regulated facility: one announced in- placed in the Coast Guards Marineprecious time and money on corrective spection and one unannounced spotInformation for Safety and Lawactions. To facilitate the preparation for check. In 2018, this rule changed toEnforcement system; and, checkingan inspectionvessel inspections books dictate the Coast Guard, periodically,for any changes since the last exam.(CG-840), the ASP trifold, CG-543 but not less than one time per year,This preparation allows inspectorsPolicy Letter 11-04, and NVIC 03-03conduct a risk-based, no notice facilityto approach compliance exams withmay be used as guides. Additionally, inspection to verify the effectivenessnecessary information. Job Aids for security assessments and of each such facility security plan.At one time or another, everyonecompliance exams are currently under Captain of the Ports (COPT) will utilizewho owns or operates a MTSA- development and will be available on a risk-based approach to determineregulated facility has likely beenHomeport when complete.priorities when scheduling MTSA- caught off guard when the Coast GuardOn a regular basis, the Facility compliance exams and may considerappeared, on-site, to conduct a compli- Security Offi cer (FSO) or Vessel Security criteria from the Maritime Security Riskance examin the middle of your busyOfficer (VSO) or his/her designee Assessment Model, Coast Guard Policyday! This may seem like an annoyanceshould review all required documenta-Letters, and the facility inspection cycle.but, to the Coast Guard, it is a statutorytion to ensure the data is in order and The process of arranging inspections ismission of serious signifi cance. Coastup to date; make sure all security drills different for vessels and not discussedGuard inspections identify and correcthave been conducted and recorded. in this article.facility defi ciencies, which is a respon- Drills are often the number one defi-westmarinepro.comRediscover Radar Your 24/7 destination thats packed with the featuresOur Safest Radar Yet you need to get the most out of your time and money.FastIncreasedStreamlined Page Loads Inventory Availability Checkout Quick OrderMultiple Improved Easy Requisition Account Sign-Ons Search Invoice Look-up Lists All backed by the power of West Marine Pro. Over 135,000 products for your business 28 regional distribution centers Same-day van delivery 250+ stores The new HALO24 packs proven Halo radar performance into a compact 24-inch dome.The most-knowledgeable and seasonedsales representatives in the industryAvoid collisions with VelocityTrack technology to highlight approaching hazards, plus industry-leading 60 RPM rotation for an almost real-time view and with instant availability from standbyHALO24is our safest dome radar yet.SIMRAD-YACHTING.COM1-800-621-6885 or visit westmarinepro.com.12 DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN'