b'SAFETY MATTERSSAFETYTime to Implement Approved Revisionto PVA Alternative Security Program ERIC CHRISTENSEN // PVA DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & RISK MANAGEMENTP VAisrequiredtoupdateandrenewistered tons) with a capacity of more than 150andfeedbackfromPVAmembersoverthe the Alternate Security Program (ASP)passengers and passenger vessels of 100 grosslast five years. A working group made up of to comply with the U.S. Coast Guardsregistered tons or more, regardless of passengermembers from the Regulatory and Safety and five-yearreviewandapprovalrequirements.capacity.FacilitiesthatreceivethesevesselsSecurityCommitteesidentifiedareasofim-The latest (5th) revision was approved by Coastmust also meet certain security requirementsprovement and how best to incorporate chang-Guard Headquarters, as required in the Mari- under the MTSA.es due to new Coast Guard requirements. This time Transportation Security Act (MTSA), onrevisioncontinuestoensurethatthisASP Aug. 8, 2022, and will remain in effect untilThe PVA ASP is a benefit of membership andoffers solutions that are both reasonable and Sept. 12, 2027. If you think the math doesone method by which a vessel or facility re- achievable for PVA member operators.not add up, youre not alone. With this latestquired to have a security plan in place can meet approval the Coast Guard sought to keep thethe Coast Guard requirements. The alternativeAll PVA members that use the ASP will need previous approval anniversary date (Sept. 12)is for a company to develop their own plans andto ensure that all changes are incorporated into to maintain a five-year approval. This is muchsubmit them for approval to the Coast Guardtheiroperations,thattheyareoperatingin like the mariner credentialing process where aMarine Safety Center (MSC) and local Captainaccordance with the revised program, and that mariner can apply early, but the new credentialof the Port (COTP) every five years and benotifications have been made to the MSC and does not take effect until the old one expires.subjecttothewhimofthelocalinspectors.the local COTP, as appropriate, by Nov. 8, 2022. The PVA ASP is approved at the Coast Guard This article outlines the changes made to theHeadquarters level and as long at it is properlyFollowing is a brief description of the changes: PVA Alternative Security Program, and whatimplemented,thelocalinspectorshavelittle members need to do to be in compliance withinfluence on a companys security processes. Updated to Reflect Current Coast Guard the revised ASP. Requirements and GuidanceTHE FIFTH REVISIONAdded updated Navigation and VesselWHO NEEDS THE ASP? The revised ASP includes new Coast Guard re- Inspection Circulars (NVICs) and policy TheMTSAsecurityrequirementsapplytoquirements and policy guidance, and providesletters to reference section small passenger vessels (less than 100 gross reg- clarificationbasedonreal-worldexperiences Cyber SecurityAdded new and revised cyber guidanceto reference section.Assessing cyber vulnerability is nowrequired.Added Appendix Q with CyberSecurity Guidelines and AssessmentTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Readers:As applicable to certain regulated facilities.Seafarer Access: Added Appendix P. Applies only at facilities where foreign START YOURSAFETY JOURNEY crew members that do not possess a TWIC require shore access though a members facility. Updated PVA GuidanceMAKE SAFETY CULTURE A WAY OF LIFEFurther clarified throughout the ASPEngage every level of the organization in safety,that it is applicable to both vessels and not just the safety department facilities, as appropriate.PVA members shall complete vessel, facil-Struggling with repeat incidents, complacency or hit a safety plateau? A strong safety culture starts withity, and cyber assessments, as appropriate, people. Empower everyone within your organization to take ownership of safety and ensure safety is just asand attest to same in letters to the Coast important as production, quality and customer service by integrating it into everything you do. CaterpillarGuard MSC and local COTP. Safety Services has the tools, resources and expertise to help you operationalize safety to create a Changes to senior company security sustainable culture of safety excellence. personnel since last assessment shall be For more information, please visit cat.com/safety 2022 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LETS DO THE WORK, their respective logos, Caterpillar Corporate Yellow, the Power Edge andreported to the Coast Guard. Cat Modern Hex trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. For facilities, a new form CG-6025 will FOGHORN 26'