Work Plan for the TAG on Port Protection and Security (English version)

       Work Plan for the Technical Advisory Group on Port Protection and Security

     OAS, Washington, July 2, 2012  

       Draft 2012-13 Work Plan for the Technical Advisory Group on Port Protection and Security

a) To facilitate the exchange of information related to contingency plans for natural disasters and other potential security threats (Recirculate request to members by 7-14-12);

b) To develop possible cooperation and share information on the movement, storage and handling of hazardous materials in ports and the effective response to accidents (seek feedback from members and develop implementation plan of proposed activity by 9-12-‘12);

c) To promote and facilitate the exchange of information related to international security standards, both mandatory and voluntary, including IMO/MSC circular 1192 and/or ISO 28000;

d) To explore the means to promote cooperation between the TAG and international organizations with mandates on the sphere of action of this TAG (request input from members by 8-30-‘12);

e) To continue with the exchange of ideas and best practices in forums for designated security authorities and security officers of port facilities;

f)  To explore the interest among the CIP memberships for a Hemispheric Conference on port security;

g) To continue to find ways to effectively collect and disseminate information relevant to the sphere of action of this TAG and the CIP Membership.