6 DECEMBER 2017 • FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS: SECURITY/VESSEL REVIEW A year ago, the U. S. Coast Guard discussed some of the most common deficiencies found during security compliance inspections on all vessels operating under an Alternative Security Program (ASP) for the FOGHORN. Recently, the Coast Guard was asked to provide a performance strategic update. As reported last October, the industry has achieved a high rate of compliance overall with the Maritime Transportation Security Act implementing regulations found in 33 CFR Subchapter H. The figures listed in the October 2016 issue of FOGHORN contained statistics gathered from all vessels operating under anASP. For this article, additional filters were added in order to present data that was tailored only to those member vessels that have implemented the PVAASP. These figures reflect how well vessel owner/operators are maintaining the security standards required by the ASP. The following information was based on evaluating data from 439 vessels operating under the PVAASP. In the past 12 calendar months, there were approxi- mately 50 security deficiencies. Note, inspection results and information entered into the Coast Guard’s Marine Information for Safety Enforcement (MISLE) database can vary based on each Coast Guard inspector’s techniques of regula- tory interpretation and data entry. Of those, the following is a list of the five most commonly cited deficiencies. Every deficiency is not listed, just a few examples that required correction: Compliance Inspection Deficiencies on Vessels Utilizing the PVA ASP By Betty McMenemy, Office of Port and Facility Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard www.incatcrowther.com OPERATIONAL STUDIES FUNCTIONAL DESIGN PRODUCTION DESIGN PROCUREMENT CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT THROUGH-LIFE SUPPORT CONSULTING DESIGNER OF ROBUST, EFFICIENT PASSENGER VESSELS Grey Lady IV | 48m Catamaran Passenger Ferry Builder: Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding Operator: Hyline Cruises Incat Crowther E V E R E V O L V I N G E V E R I M P R O V I N G Recordkeeping Requirements & Drills & Exercises (19): • No Vessel Security Assessment Report available on request • No annual audit report (three occurrences) • Did not have most recent copy of ASP • Did not have copy of ASP • No record of drills • No documentation of training • No annual exercise conducted • Did not conduct drill Amendments & Audits (10) • Did not update ASP with names & contact numbers of Company Security Officer(CSO)/ Vessel Security Officer (VSO) (three occurrences) • Did not conduct audit (several instances of this deficit) Access Control (7) • Door frame & door not properly aligned causing door to stay open – repair or replace • Assure windows have locking devices • Crew member was onboard without a TWIC Restricted Areas (4) • Need TWIC for entry into restricted area or must be escorted • Restricted area signage • Missing sign designating hatch as restricted • No diagram showing locations of restricted areas Owner/Operator (4) • Must ensure vessel is in compliance with ASP by designating a CSO in writing Awareness of common vulnerabilities provides vessel owner/operators the knowledge needed to better allocate security resources.