Port Facility Security Assessment

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A Port Facility Security Assessment is a systematic evaluation of a port facility’s vulnerabilities, threats, and existing protective measures to determine and improve its overall security posture.

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Surface form Occurrences
Port Facility Security Plan 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf maritime security procedure
risk assessment process
security assessment
basedOn risk management principles
threat and vulnerability analysis
benefit compliance with international maritime security requirements
enhanced protection of port infrastructure
improved preparedness for security incidents
reduced likelihood of security breaches
considers current threat level
impact on port operations and continuity
interface with ships and other transport modes
security incidents history at the port facility
domain maritime security
port facility security
focusesOn access control to the port facility
cargo handling and storage areas
emergency and evacuation routes
information and communication systems security
landside security of the port facility
passenger and crew embarkation areas
power supply and critical utilities
waterside security of the port facility
includesStep assessment of existing security measures
evaluation of likelihood and consequences of security incidents
identification of critical assets and infrastructure
identification of potential threats
identification of vulnerabilities
recommendation of security enhancements
output documented assessment report
identified security gaps
prioritized security recommendations
performedBy Port Facility Security Officer
recognized security organization
performedFor port authority
port facility operator
purpose determine overall security posture of a port facility
evaluate existing protective measures
identify security threats to a port facility
identify vulnerabilities in a port facility
support development of a Port Facility Security Plan
regulatedBy International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
surface form: SOLAS Chapter XI-2

national maritime security regulations
requiredBy contracting governments to the SOLAS Convention
requiredFor approval of a Port Facility Security Plan
designation of port facility security levels
timeframe conducted initially before approval of a Port Facility Security Plan
reviewed periodically
updated after relevant security incidents
updated after significant changes to the port facility

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International Ship and Port Facility Security Code requires Port Facility Security Assessment
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code requires Port Facility Security Assessment
this entity surface form: Port Facility Security Plan