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- What is it?
- The U.S. Coast Guard issued its fourth Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular of 2002 on 29 March 2002. NVIC 4-02 is aimed
at large passenger vessels and terminals. It names and defines security
levels, and provides new security measures and expected performance
standards for each measure. It is intended to elevate the baseline
standard for security to meet the increased threat of terrorism. NVIC
4-02 was compiled from previous U.S. security regulations, and the
proposed IMO regulations contained in IMO Circular 443.
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- Who is affected by this?
- NVIC 4-02 applies to all passenger vessels and terminal handling
vessels, passengers, and baggage for vessels with the following characteristics:
- Over 100 gross tons
- Carrying more than 12 passengers
- Voyages exceeding 24 hours in length
- Voyages on the high seas (does not apply to lakes, bays and sounds)
- Embarked or Disembarked from the U.S. or its territories
- How is it similar to other security requirements?
- Virtually all the requirements of NVIC 4-02
are included in the International Ship and Port Facility Security
(ISPS) Code which was adopted by the IMO in December of 2002. For
example, security levels 1, 2 and 3 match the security levels defined
in the ISPS Code. In addition, NVIC 4-02 creates a new security level
known as MARSEC Condition A. Condition A allows a lower level of security
for large passenger ships when there are no passengers on board such
as when a vessel may be under going maintenance or repairs.
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