8:00 Port Security Sense And Respond/ISR Surveillance Training

All Owners Of Ships Over A Certain Size Or Otherwise Designated By The USCG, Captain Of The Port, And All Operators Of Port Facilities As Designated, Are Required To Perform Exercises And Drills Of The Security Plans That The Law Requires Them To Have In Place. The Trojan Horse Exercise Is A Public-Private Collaborative Forum In Which All Participants Can Meet Their Legal Obligations To Exercise Their Security Plans, Identify Best Practices In Security Training, And Exploit Opportunities For Developing Innovative Security Techniques.

What will be covered:

• Operations at port facilities
• Terrorist and other sea threats How you will benefit:
• Identify best practices in security training
• Utilize opportunities for developing innovative security techniques
• Examine best ways to exercise their security plans

Session Leader:

Larry Howard, PhD
Chair, Graduate Program Policy Board (GPPB) and Chair, Global Business & Transportation (GBAT) Department
SUNY Maritime College

10:30 The International Ship And Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) And Its Security Levels 1, 2, & 3 For Seaports

Maritime security is an integral part of the International Maritime Organization and its responsibilities for port security. This workshop will examine the comprehensive security regime for international shipping entered into force in 2004. The mandatory security measures include a number of amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea Convention, the most far-reaching of which enshrines the new International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), which contains detailed security-related requirements for governments, port authorities, and shipping companies in the world. This workshop will also tackle guidelines about how to meet requirements in non-mandatory sections.

What will be covered:

• Security levels referred to in the ISPS Code
• Compliance with nations and ports
• Implementing the ISPS Code How you will benefit:
• Understand why ISPS is open to interpretations
• Examine what maritime security model courses are available

Session Leader:

Herman Gomez
Maritime & Seaport Security Consultant
IMO (International Maritime Organization)

1:30 Port Of Miami Tour: Latin American Port Security Planning For Maritime Surveillance And Cargo Protection

The Port of Miami is among America’s busiest ports and recognized throughout the world with the dual distinction of being the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas. The Port contributes over $17 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for over 176,000 jobs. One of our primary goals is to promote growth in both our cruise and cargo industries in Miami-Dade County and to make sure that every port user can conduct business safely, effectively, and efficiently.

The Port of Miami is now recognized as one of Florida's leading ports in safety and security. Cutting-edge technology and progressive procedures are in place to provide heightened levels of protection and, at the same time, support compliance with port business policies. Partners in this comprehensive initiative include: US Customs and Border Protection, US Coast Guard, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Miami-Dade Police, Fire-Rescue Departments, and others working to achieve a shared, united mission.

This exclusive tour will allow attendees to gain best practices on port security to combat threats in terrorism and drug interdiction.

Session Leader:

Bill Johnson
Executive Director
Port of Miami