Marine Security Advisory: 02/2014 - The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing an updated Port Security Advisory for Libya.

08 July 2014

Marine Security Advisory: 02/2014

Subject: The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing an updated Port Security Advisory for

Libya.

Reference: (a) USCG Port Security Advisory (1-14) - ATTACHED

Dear Shipowner/Operator/Master;

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued the attached updated Port Security Advisory (1-14), due to U.S.

Government concerns with the continuing civil unrest and weak governmental institutions in Libya. The USCG has cancelled Port Security Advisory 1-11. Owners and Operators should inform their Masters of vessels calling on ports in Libya to take the actions recommended in PSA 1-14.

Reminder: No vessel shall operate at a Security Level lower than that of a port facility.

Additionally, the Master has the overriding authority to increase the Security Measures of the vessel at any time to protect the safety and security of the vessel.

For more information please contact the Security Department at telephone + 1 703 790 3434, email security@liscr.com; LISCR Duty Officer + 1 703 963 6216, email dutyofficer@liscr.com

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International Port Security Program

U.S. Coast Guard

Date: April 01, 2014 Contact: LCDR Anthony Quirino

(202) 372-1156

Port Security Advisory (1-14)

The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing an updated Port Security Advisory for Libya. Port Security Advisory 1-11 has been cancelled.

Due to the continuing civil unrest and weak governmental institutions in Libya, the U.S. Government has concerns regarding whether the port facility security requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code are still being comprehensively executed and maintained. The Coast Guard therefore recommends that vessels calling on ports in Libya take the following actions:

1. Minimize ship-port interface activities such as crew changes, bunkering, and taking on stores;
2. Take measures consistent with the ship’s security plan equivalent to Security Level 2;
3. Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel;
4. Attempt to clarify security responsibilities between the vessel and the port facility;
5. Document/record specific actions taken in the ship’s security records required by Part A, Section

10 of the ISPS Code; and

1. Report the actions taken directly to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port prior to U.S. arrival.

Implementing the above recommended security measures will generally expedite vessel entry into the U.S.

Furthermore, vessels are advised to proceed with extreme caution when approaching all Libyan oil terminals, particularly in eastern Libya, due to potential violent and criminal activity based upon recent attempts by armed, non-state actors to engage in illicit export of oil. UN Security Council Resolution 2146 authorizes the UN Sanctions Committee to impose certain measures on vessels attempting to illicitly export crude oil from Libya. This resolution imposes several restrictions regarding loading, transporting, or discharging crude oil from Libya which may include the possible denial of port entry. Further information regarding the UN Security Council Resolution can be found at:

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sc11325.doc.htm

PSA 2-12 IDENTIFYING CONDITIONS OF ENTRY ON VESSELS ARRIVING TO THE U.S. FROM

OTHER COUNTRIES REMAINS IN EFFECT

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