The Maritime and Port Security Program focuses on strengthening the protection and security capacities of OAS member states - from the national level to the port level - according to their needs, vulnerabilities, and regulatory and legislative frameworks. This is carried out through a combination of national and regional activities, with an approved and innovative methodology, and in consultation with other organizations, authorities and key actors involved in the development of maritime and port security capabilities. The program develops and implements workshops, seminars, training sessions and conferences that address a wide range of key issues, including: implementation of the ISPS Code, awareness of the maritime domain, analysis and risk management, inter-institutional coordination, maritime crisis management, and port cybersecurity.


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Objectives
  • Strengthen the capacities of member states in protecting the maritime domain, including infrastructure and modes of transport and maritime trade (ports, ships, and the interface between the two), people working in the sector, and maritime processes.
  • To advise the authorities of member states in the development of plans and policies related to maritime and port security, at the port level up to the national level.
  • Promote the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learned among responsible authorities in the member states and their ports.
  • Increase awareness about the challenges in cybersecurity in the port and maritime domain.
  • To support the responsible authorities in the member states in carrying out the practices and drills in accordance with the requirements of the ISPS Code and their own protection plans.
  • Increase awareness about operational disposition in maritime protection and response capacities at national and/or local level.
Activities
  • Evaluations and Training in Key Ports of Belize, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica.
  • Promulgation of good practices and approved tools for risk management, handling of a maritime crisis, and the strengthening of relevant plans, policies, and procedures (SOPs), in 24 OAS member states.
  • Strengthening regional, national and port frameworks and networks for the exchange of information and coordination in maritime and port security.
  • Workshops and national and regional seminars to strengthen maritime and/or port security capacities.
  • Facilitation of the development of National and Regional Strategies for Maritime Security.
More Results
Results
More than 450 officers trained in 19 national and regional courses and workshops on maritime and port security.
8 national maritime security strategies developed in Latin America and the Caribbean
Beneficiary Countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Barbados
Belize
Belize
Chile
Chile
Colombia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominica
Grenada
Grenada
Guatemala
Guatemala
Jamaica
Jamaica
Mexico
Mexico
Panama
Panama
Peru
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Uruguay
Uruguay
More Publications
Publications
Verification and Compliance Manual for Port Security Officials
December, 2021
Verification and Compliance Manual for Port Security Officials
This Drafting Guide helps OAS Member States' Designated Authorities create a customizable template to align with their unique regulations and processes.
Maritime Cybersecurity in the Western Hemisphere
June, 2021
Maritime Cybersecurity in the Western Hemisphere
The growth in digitalization and automation in the maritime domain1 has brought increases in efficiency and competitiveness as well as the industry’s overall cyber risk.
Virtual Roundtable on Women in Maritime and Port Security
March, 2021
Virtual Roundtable on Women in Maritime and Port Security
The roundtable focused on the inequalities that women continue to face in the maritime and port security sector.
February, 2024
One Pager Maritime and Port Security Program
One Pager Maritime and Port Security Program
Strategic Partners
Resources
The course offers law enforcement and security professionals an in-depth overview of the maritime industry, covering ships, ports, and industry practices, enhancing understanding of this vital infrast