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- 02/14/12 Revised MSIB for Mantua Creek Anchorage Safety Zone and Closure February 13 through February 24 for Dredging Operations
- 02/13/12 Mantua Creek Anchorage Safety Zone and Closure February 13 through February 24 for Dredging Operations
- 01/19/12 Marcus Hook Anchorage Opening
- 01/14/12 Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations
- 01/13/12 Delaware River Safety Zone on January 17 for New Castle Range
- 12/23/11 Marcus Hook Range Dredging Activity from 12/27/11 Until Further Notice
- 12/19/11 Marcus Hook Anchorage Safety Zone
- 12/14/11 Marcus Hook Range Dive Operations
- 12/06/11 Reedy Point South Anchorage Open
- 12/02/11 Reedy Point South Anchorage Closure
- 12/02/11 Speed Restriction Imposed to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
- 12/02/11 USCG Seasonal Ice Alert
- 11/24/11 Draft Restrictions Lifted at Delair Railroad Bridge Vicinity
- 11/23/11 Draft Restrictions at Delair Railroad Bridge Vicinity
- 11/21/11 Marcus Hook Range Dive Operations
- 09/07/11 Force Protection Posture Awareness for 9/11 Anniversary
- 09/01/11 Upper Delaware Bay Conditions
- 08/28/11 Notice of Hurricane Seasonal Alert
- 08/27/11 Notice of Hurricane Irene Readiness Condition Zulu
- 08/27/11 Notice of Hurricane Irene Readiness Condition Yankee
- 08/26/11 Notice of Hurricane Irene Readiness Condition X-RAY
- 08/25/11 Notice of Hurricane Irene Readiness Condition WHISKEY
- 08/11/11 Shoaling in Enterprise Range with Draft Restrictions in Effect
- 07/15/11 Sector Delaware Bay Iterim Guidance for Vessel Response Plans
- 06/03/11 Closure of Manasquan Inlet Entrance from June 6 through June 10
- 05/12/11 Closure of Manasquan Inlet Entrance
- 05/02/11 Force Protection Posture Awareness
- 03/14/11 Dredging Operations Completed at Marcus Hook
- 03/03/11 Dredging Operations near Marcus Hook Range in the Sunoco Refinery Vicinity March 3 through March 14
- 02/25/11 Dredging Operations Near Marcus Hook Range Extended to March 2
- 02/17/11 Dredging Operations Near Marcus Hook Range February 18 to February 26
- 02/02/11 Sector Delaware Bay Ice Condition Updated to Condition Three - C&D Canal and Schuylkill River Restrictions Lifted
- 01/10/11 C&D Canal Restriction - Only Steel-Hulled Vessels May Transit Canal Due to Ice Conditions
- 01/03/11 C&D Canal Restrictions Lifted and Sector Delaware Bay COTP Zone Remains in Ice Condition Three
- 12/30/10 Seasonal Ice Condition Update - Restriction for the C&D Canal
- 12/29/10 Sector Delaware Bay Sets Restrictions on C&D Canal
- 12/18/10 Sector Delaware Bay Sets Ice Condition Three
- 11/15/10 Sector Delaware Bay Right Whale Speed Restrictions
- 11/12/10 Completion of Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations
- 11/10/10 Update to Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations
- 11/02/10 Update to Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations
- 09/29/10 Notice of Tropical Storm Nicole Condition 4 (WHISKEY)
- 09/27/10 Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations Safety Zone
- 09/03/10 USCG Sector Delaware Bay Rescinds Hurricane Earl Readiness Conditions
- 09/02/10 Notice of Hurricane Earl Readiness Condition 3
for New Jersey and Delaware Shorelines
- 09/01/10 Notice of Hurricane Earl Readiness Condition 4
for New Jersey and Delaware Shorelines
- 06/14/10 Mantua Creek Anchorage (9) Closure on June 18, 2010
- 06/14/10 Deepwater Range Dredging Operations and Cancelation of MSIBs 10-10, 11-10 and 13-10
- 05/19/10 Oil Spill Response Organization Asset Availability
- 05/07/10 Gulf of Mexico Clean-up Operations Continue
- 05/07/10 Reedy Point South Anchorage Closure for Dredging
- 04/28/10 Availability of Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Resources
- 04/20/10 Pea Patch Island Anchorage Closure
for Dredging
- 04/16/10 Dredging in Mifflin Range and Mantua Creek Anchorage
- 03/08/10 Cancellation of 2009-2010 Season Ice Conditions
- 03/03/10 Elephant Trunk Access Area Open for Scallop Fishing
- 03/02/10 Downgrade of Condition Three Ice Procedure to Season Alert Status
- 02/01/10 Long Range Navigation (LORAN-C) Termination on February 8, 2010
- 01/09/10 C & D Canal Condition Three Ice Procedure and Cancelation of MSIB 03-10
- 01/06/10 C & D Canal Condition Three Ice Procedure
- 01/05/10 Seasonal Ice Procedures
Ice Condition Three and Cancelation of MSIB 01-10
- 01/04/10 Seasonal Ice Procedures Ice Conditions Two and Three
- 12/16/09 Main Channel Marcus Hook Range Dredging Operations
- 11/12/09 Expected Heavy Weather and Recommended Safety Precautions
- 10/30/09 Upriver Anchorage Restrictions
- 10/08/09 Towing Vessel Bridging Program (TVBP) Announcement
- 09/29/09 Mantua Creek Anchorage 9 Restrictions 10/2 through 10/16/09
- 08/27/09 Notice of Preparations for Tropical Storm Danny
- 08/19/09 Sector Delaware Bay Anchorage Usage Regulations
- 06/01/09 Notification of Hurricane Seasonal Alert
- 05/01/09 H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Sector Delaware Bay Information
- 03/17/09 Cancellation of 08-09 Seasonal Ice Procedure
- 03/05/09 Speed Restrictions to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
- 02/03/09 Sector Delaware Bay Temporary Authority to Extend Unescorted Access to Individuals Awaiting Receipt of a Replacement TWIC
- 01/28/09 Conditions of Entry Imposed for Vessels from Venezuela
- 01/17/09 Sector Delaware Bay Seasonal Ice Condition 2 In Effect
- 01/17/09 Security Zones Terminated for Pre-Inauguration Events
- 01/12/09 Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Dredging Completion
- 01/08/09 Security Zones Established for 01/17/09 Pre-Inauguration Events
- 12/23/08 MSIB 22-08 C&D Canal Dredging Complete
- 12/15/08 MSIB 21-08 Safety Zone Termination (Upriver Anchorage Restrictions, MSIB 19-08)
- 11/26/08 MSIB 19-08 Marcus Hook Range Safety Zone
- 11/25/08 MSIB 18-08 Reduced Air Draft for Chester Range
- 11/12/08 MSIB 17-08 Reduced Air Draft for Chester Range
- 10/29/08 MSIB 16-08 Marcus Hook Anchorage Restrictions
- 10/06/08 MSIB 15-08 Security Plan Exercise Notification
- 10/06/08 MSIB 14-08 Marcus Hook Anchorage Restrictions
- 09/29/08 MSIB 13-08 Safety Advisory for Marcus Hook Range
- 09/09/08 Sector Delaware Bay TWIC Compliance Begins December 30, 2008
- 09/07/08 Tropical Storm Hanna, MSIB 09-08: Condition Status Downgrade
- 09/03/08 Tropical Storm Hanna, MSIB 08-08; Set Hurricane Condition 4
- 08/25/08 MSIB 06-08 Safety Advisory for Vessels Transiting the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal
- 06/12/08 MSIB 05-08 Switlik Liferaft Safety Alert and Recall
- 05/29/08 MSIB 04-08: Notification of Hurricane Season Alert
- 03/12/08 MSIB 02-08
- The Captain of the Port Sector Delaware Bay reminds all port operators of regulations, recommendations and systems that are currently in place that support efficient and effective management of the federal anchorages within the COTP Zone.
- MSIB 02-08
- 01/18/08 MSIB 01-08 Vessel Response Plans/Advance Notice of Transfers
- 11/02/07 MSIB 20-07 Expected Heavy Weather and Recommended Safety Precautions
- The Captain of the Port Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that projections indicate the potential for heavy weather in the coastal and Bay area of the COTP Zone as a result of Hurricane Noel over the next 24 hours. The possibility exists that the Port of Philadelphia and surrounding areas will experience high winds and increased seas and surf. All vessels, facilities, marinas are asked to take adequate precautions and review the Port Hurricane Contingency Plan and storm preparation checklist dated 23 May 2006. All vessels, facilities, and marinas are urged to monitor the weather and prepare for any possible impact. Please review the entire MSIB below.
- MSIB 20-07
- 10/12/07 MSIB 19-07 Upriver Anchorage Restrictions
- The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone, in the Delaware River, Marcus Hook Range, October 17, 2007 thru November 28, 2007. The ACOE will be conducting dredging operations in the channel and vessels transiting the Marcus Hook Range will be diverted from the main shipping channel through Anchorage 7. Please view the entire MSIB for further instructions.
- MSIB 19-07
- 09/27/07 MSIB 18-07 Anchorage Usage Restrictions
- The Captain of the Port Sector Delaware Bay is formally reminding all port operators of the federal regulations regarding anchorage usage, speciffically the amount of time vessels may remain at anchorage.
- MSIB 18-07
- 05/07/07 MSIB 11-07 Requirements for Dead Ship Tows
- The COTP Delaware Bay has determined that a dead ship is a hazardous condition and that special attention needs to be paid to the movement of these vessels. The information in MSIB 11-07 outlines the process and requirements to ensure a safe dead ship tow.
- MSIB 11-07
- 01/25/07 MSIB #01-07 Safety Zone Termination
- USCG issued an MSIB advising that dredging in the channel adjacent to Anchorage 7 has been completed.
- MSIB #01-07
- 01/12/06 USCG MSIB 17-06: Upriver Anchorage Restrictions-Marcus Hook Range
- The USCG is extending the timeframe for the safety zone, in the Delaware River, Marcus Hook Range, thru January 27, 2007. The ACOE will be conducting dredging operations in the channel and vessels transiting the Marcus Hook Range will be diverted from the main shipping channel through Anchorage 7.
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- 07/11/06 USCG MSIB 13-06: Notification of Shoaling in the Upper Delaware River
- Due to the recent floods, the Captain of the Port Sector Delaware Bay is notifying the maritime community of shoaling in the Upper Delaware River. The US Army Corp of Engineers conducted condition surveys between July 6, 2006 and July 8, 2006 and the following information was reported.
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- 05/26/06 USCG MSIB 09-06: Maritime Identification Credentials
- This bullentin is a follow-up to MSIB 08-06 and serves as a reminder to waterfront facilities regulated under Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 105 to submit required employee information to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) not later than May 30, 2006.
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- 04/28/06 USCG MSIB 08-06: Maritime Identification Credentials
- In accordance with 33 CFR Part 125, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will conduct threat assessment screening of facility employees and longshoremen. In order to accomplish screening, interested parties will provide information to TSA through the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport Web portal at: http://homeport.uscg.mil.
- In order to access the Homeport website, it is necessary to register. The link listed below provides access to the Homeport User Guide that should be able to resolve any registration questions. http://homeport.uscg.mil/WebHelp/Guest/homeportUserGuide.htm
- This information bulletin is intented to eliminate confusion surrounding the term "port or place of destination" as used when reporting estimated vessel arrival times in a Notice of Arrival. The submision requirements for Notice of Arrival information are found in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160, Subpart C. The term is defined in this subpart as "any port or place in which a vessel is bound to moor or anchor." To further clarify this definition, the "port or place" shall be considered a specific location; a berth, anchorage, or offshore terminal at which the vessel intends to conduct business.
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- 04/28/06 Coast Guard Issued Notice of Acceptable Identification Credentials
- 04/26/06 USCG MSIB 05-06: Notice of Arrival Reporting Clarification
- This information bulletin is intented to eliminate confusion surrounding the term "port or place of destination" as used when reporting estimated vessel arrival times in a Notice of Arrival. The submision requirements for Notice of Arrival information are found in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160, Subpart C. The term is defined in this subpart as "any port or place in which a vessel is bound to moor or anchor." To further clarify this definition, the "port or place" shall be considered a specific location; a berth, anchorage, or offshore terminal at which the vessel intends to conduct business.
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- 02/27/06 USCG MSIB 04-06: Port State Control Email Address
- I enjoyed participating in the recent Agents and Operators meeting and I thank those that coordinated the meeting as well as those that attended. These forums provide a valuable opportunity to exchange concerns, ideas and discuss ways to improve, This meeting reinforced the importance of information flow between vessel agents, operators and the Coast Guard. To help improve communications with you, the below e-mail address has been created for general correspondence concerning Port State Control (PSC) boardings. This e-mail address will be periodically monitored by my PSC staff during normal working hours (0730 to 1600) Monday through Friday and should not be used for information requiring immediate action. Immediate action items should be handled as always by phone and/or fax. The e-mail address is as follows; SecDelBay.PortState@USCG.mil
Thank you for your continued cooperation in meeting our common goal of keeping our Maritime Transportation System safe and secure. If you have any further questions regarding this bulletin and this newly established email address please contact MST1 Matt Jones of my staff at (215) 271-4881.
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- 01/30/06 USCG MSIB 03-06: Update to Credentialing of Federal Officials
- The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act Required new security procedures for vessels and waterfront facilities. Access control is the cornerstone of the security regime. This MSIB details the procedures that the U.S. Coast Guard will follow when accessing commercial vessels or facilities when performing law enforcement duties.
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- 10/07/05 USCG MSIB 24-05b Upriver Anchorage Restrictions
- The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone, in the Delaware River, Marcus Hook Range, October 9, 2005 thru November 20, 2005. The ACOE will be conducting dredging operations in the channel and vessels transiting the Marcus Hook Range will be diverted from the main shipping channel through Anchorage 7. Vessels must operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain steerage and reduce wake.
During this time period vessels desiring to use Marcus Hook Anchorage/Anchorage 7, must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, at least 24 hours in advance, at (215) 271-4807. The COTP will only permit one vessel at a time to anchor in Anchorage 7. Permission to anchor will be granted on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. Vessels will not be permitted to occupy the anchorage for more than 12 hrs.
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- 10/07/05 USCG MSIB 25-05a Notification of a Regulated Navigation Area Established for the Liberty Grand Prix Powerboat Competition
- The Captain of the Port Delaware Bay is notifying the maritime community of a Regulated Area that will be established on the Delaware River, between the Walt Whitman Bridge and Ben Franklin Bridge, on October 9th, 2005.
The Offshore Performance Association will be sponsoring a high speed powerboat competition on the Delaware River. The river will have controls established in an effort to provide safety for event participants, spectators, and commercial traffic.
On October 8th, between the hours of 12 PM and 3 PM, contestants intend to test their race craft on the NJ side of the Delaware River in the vicinity of the Battleship New Jersey and proceed north to the aquarium. At no time during the testing will the race boats be permitted to enter the Federal Navigation Channel. These vessels should not affect commercial traffic.
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- 10/04/05 USCG MSIB 25-05 Notification of a Regulated Navigation Area Established for the Liberty Grand Prix Powerboat Competion
- The Captain of the Delaware Bay is notifying the maritime community of a Regulated Navigation Area that will be established on the Delaware River, between the Walt Whitman Bridge and Ben Franklin Bridge, on October 9th, 2005.
The Offshore Performance Association will be sponsoring a high speed powerboat competition on the Delaware River. The river will have controls established in an effort to provide safety for event participants, spectators, and commercial traffic.
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- 09/28/05 USCG MSIB 24-05A Suspension of Restrictions on Upriver Anchorages
- The U.S. Coast Guard is notifying the maritime community that the restrictions established by the Marcus Hook safety zone are suspended until further notice. The Norfolk Dredging Co. dredge Pullen, which is under contract with the U. S. Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE), has experienced equipment failure causing the annual dredging of the Delaware River in the Marcus Hook area to be delayed.
As of September 28, 2005 agents of vessels that wish to anchor in Anchorage 7 (Marcus Hook Anchorage), Anchorage 9 (Mantua Creek Anchorage), and Anchorage 6 (Deepwater Point Anchorage) may return to normal operating procedures until further notice.
Mariners will be notified by a Broadcast Notice to Mariners as to when the dredging operations will resume.
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- 09/26/05 USCG MSIB 24-05 Upriver Anchorage Restrictions
- The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone, in the Delaware River, Marcus Hook Range , September 28, 2005 thru November 9, 2005. The ACOE will be conducting dredging operations in the channel and vessels transiting the Marcus Hook Range will be diverted from the main shipping channel through Anchorage 7. Vessels must operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain steerage and reduce wake.
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- 06/03/05 USCG MSIB 23-05 Safety Zone Termination
- The Captain of the Port (COTP) Philadelphia is notifying mariners that the safety zone, enacted to protect oil spill response personnel by requiring vessels to minimize their wake in the Delaware River, from the Commodore Barry Bridge to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge has been terminated. All vessels may transit this area without restriction.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact LTJG Munsch or ENS Barrett of my staff at (215) 271-4889.
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- 04/04/05 USCG MSIB 19-05 Flooding and Potential Debris on the Delaware River
- The Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that flooding is occurring on the Delaware River. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the COTP Delaware Bay zone.
- There are currently no restrictions in place, however mariners should be aware of the hazards associated with excessive debris due to flooding and use extreme caution during transits.
- If there are any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact (215) 271-4800.
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- 03/31/05 USCG MSIB 18-05: Stand Up of Sector Delaware Bay
- 03/21/05 USCG MSIB 17-05 Safety Zone Passage Instructions (Oil Spill Response Operations (T/V) Athos I):
- The Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia is notifying mariners that a safety zone has been enacted in the Delaware River from the Commodore Barry Bridge to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. This criteria was developed in partnership with the Unified Command for the T/V ATHOS I response operations to protect clean up crews from excessive wake caused by transiting vessels. All masters, ship agents, and owners and operators of all vessels, marine facilities and marinas should review and adhere to the procedures as follows.
- All vessels are allowed to transit the safety zone, but must minimize wake as to not affect clean-up operations
- The COTP Philadelphia may establish additional requirements if conditions warrant.
- If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact LTJG Munsch or ENS Barrett of my staff at (215) 271-4889.
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- 11/17/04 USCG MSIB 45-04 Cancellation of Annual Marcus Hook Dredging and Restrictions on Upriver Anchorages:
- The Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a survey of the Marcus Hook Ship Channel concluding insufficient shoaling has occurred this year to warrant dredging operations. Accordingly, the annual dredging operation in the channel has been canceled. The Coast Guard safety zone restrictions normally established on the Delaware River around the Marcus Hook anchorage, Deepwater anchorage, and Mantua Creek anchorage will not be implemented this year.
- If you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact LTJG Kevin Sligh or ENS Jill Munsch of the Waterways Management Branch from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays at (215) 271-4889. After hours and weekends, contact the Marine Safety Duty Officer at (215) 271- 4807.
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- 11/23/04 USCG MSIB 45-04 Missing Gasoline Fuel Tanker
- The Captain of the Port Philadelphia is asking the port of Philadelphia to be on the lookout for a 44-foot gasoline fuel tanker stolen in April 2004 from a parking lot in Pennsauken, NJ . The 44-foot gasoline fuel tanker, which was initially thought to have been stolen for parts, has been missing for several months and is generating concern amongst federal law enforcement agencies. The fuel tanker is similar to the recovered fuel tanker stolen from TK Transport Terminal on April 10-11, 2004.
- If you have any information concerning this missing gasoline fuel tanker you should immediately report it to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or Email: lst-nrcinfo@comdt.uscg.mil. Facilities should also report this information to the local Captain of the Port Philadelphia at 215-271-4940/4807.
- 11/17/04 USCG MSIB 44-04 ISPS/MTSA Security Compliance Targeting Matrix Update
- This information bulletin is provided as part of our continuing effort to keep you informed of any new issues that develop regarding our Port State Control program. Over the past several months we have issued 5 bulletins addressing ISPS/MTSA compliance and enforcement; 13-04, 20-04, 25-04, 27-04 and most recently 38-04
- As noted in MSIB 38-04, a significant factor impacting Coast Guard decision-making in how to treat an incoming vessel, is if a vessel visited an ISPS non-compliant country during its last five port calls. Countries identified as ISPS non-compliant are considered to have inadequate anti-terrorism measures at their port facilities. Vessels that have visited these ports pose an increased security risk and are therefore subject to increased scrutiny. Please see the attached Port Security Advisory for an updated list of non-compliant countries as well as specific steps that should be taken to improve a vessel’s security posture while visiting a non-compliant country.
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- Attachment: Port Security Advisory
- 11/17/04 USCG MSIB 45-04 Cancellation of Annual Marcus Hook Dredging and Restrictions on Upriver Anchorages
- The Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a survey of the Marcus Hook Ship Channel concluding insufficient shoaling has occurred this year to warrant dredging operations. Accordingly, the annual dredging operation in the channel has been canceled. The Coast Guard safety zone restrictions normally established on the Delaware River around the Marcus Hook anchorage, Deepwater anchorage, and Mantua Creek anchorage will not be implemented this year.
- If you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact LTJG Kevin Sligh or ENS Jill Munsch of the Waterways Management Branch from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays at (215) 271-4889. After hours and weekends, contact the Marine Safety Duty Officer at (215) 271- 4807.
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- 09/21/04 USCG MSIB 39-04 Heightened Vigilance
- In conjunction with the many high profile events, such as the Presidential election in November and Presidential Inauguration in January, that are occurring around the country over the next several months, the Captain of the Port Philadelphia is advising vessels and facilities located in the Captain of the Port Philadelphia Area of Responsibility to remain vigilant and to take prudent steps to detect, disrupt, deter, and defend against potential attacks on any of the port’s critical infrastructure.
- Vessels and facilities should continue to report suspicious activities or persons to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or Email: lst-nrcinfo@comdt.uscg.mil. Vessels and facilities are also reminded to report information concerning suspicious activity to the local Captain of the Port Philadelphia at 215-271-4940/4807
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- 09/21/04 USCG MSIB 38-04 ISPS/MTSA Security Compliance Trageting Matrix
- This information bulletin is provided as part of our continuing effort to keep you informed of any new issues that develop regarding our Port State Control Program. Over the past several months we have issued 4 bulletins addressing ISPS/MTSA compliance and enforcement; 13-04, 20-04, 25-04, and 27-04. I recommend you review each of them as much of the information they contain is still pertinent. Most recently, the Coast Guard has started using a risk assessment methodology to best evaluate an arriving vessel’s security compliance. This methodology is similar to that currently used to determine when Port State Safety exams are conducted for arriving vessels. The ISPS/MTSA Security Compliance Targeting Matrix is the basic tool we will use to accomplish assessments for each vessel prior to issuing a Vessel Control Notice (VCN).
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- Port Security Advisory Attachment
- 09/21/04 USCG MSIB 35-04 Credentialing of Federal Officials
- The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act required new security procedures for vessels and waterfront facilities. Access control is the cornerstone of the new security regime. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin details the procedures that the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will follow when accessing commercial vessels or facilities when performing law enforcement duties.
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- 09/02/04 USCG MSIB 36-04 Facility Access Guidelines for the Ports of the Delaware River
- We would like to inform the maritime community that the Captain of the Port Philadelphia, in conjunction with the Area Maritime Security Committee, has developed a set of guidelines and protocols that will effectively address the issue of facility access for the ports of the Delaware River. The guidelines and protocols are based upon the extensive research and expertise from members of the Area Maritime Security Committee and are in direct alignment with the regulations set forth by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). Attached with this MSIB are the following documents: facility access guidelines, facility access request notification, and the Seaman’s Church Institute Ship visiting protocols. It is highly recommended that facilities, agents, and vessel operators follow these guidelines to bolster security and ensure the port is protected against possible acts of terrorism. If you have any questions or concerns with the proposed guidelines and protocols please contact the Captain of the Port Philadelphia at (215) 271-4983/4800.
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- 07/22/04 USCG MSIB 32-04 NOTIFICATION OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND/OR SECURITY BREACHES
- The Captain of the Port (COTP) Philadelphia wants to reiterate the notification procedures to follow should anyone in the port community notice an incident of suspicious activity or a security breach.
- Make all reports of any suspicious activity and/or any breaches of security to both the National Response Center (NRC) and the COTP Philadelphia.
- USCG MSIB 21-04 Implementation of Vessel and Facility Security Requirements
- The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) come into full effect on 01 July 2004, providing the framework for establishing global maritime security. The U.S. Coast Guard will consistently and aggressively enforce these rules by verifying implementation of the required security plans.
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