Security: Baltimore

Coast Guard Awards Port of Baltimore Another ‘Excellent’ Security Assessment

For the sixth consecutive year, the public marine terminals at the Port of Baltimore received a top rating of ‘excellent’ on a security assessment from the U.S. Coast Guard for 2016.

Baltimore’s six public marine terminals, all overseen by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) are Dundalk, Seagirt, North Locust Point, South Locust Point (including the cruise passenger terminal), Fairfield and Masonville.

Each year, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore conducts a comprehensive inspection of the six terminals to ensure they are within compliance of federal security regulations. The visual inspection includes a review of access control procedures and makes certain that physical security fixtures, such as high-mast lighting and fencing comply with federal standards.

The MPA has moved forward in recent years with security initiatives and enhancements including closed circuit television, cyber security, and stronger access control.

"The success of this year’s exam was due in large measure to the outstanding professionalism, commitment and dedication exhibited by the Port’s Security Department, Maryland Transportation Authority Police and Allied Barton," said U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port L.P. Harrison, Jr., in a letter to MPA Executive Director James J. White. "I appreciate and commend these efforts as they greatly enhance our ability to meet our mutual goal of maintaining the safety and security of the Port of Baltimore."