MARSEC Level 2 means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a transportation security incident.

(e) MARSEC Level 2. In addition to the security measures required for MARSEC Level 1 in this section, at MARSEC Level 2, the facility owner or operator must also ensure the implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 2 in their approved FSP. These additional security measures may include:

MARSEC (MARitime SECurity) is the North American three-tiered Maritime Security system (alert state). It is used by both Canada and United States. United States Coast Guard designed it to easily communicate to the Coast Guard and the maritime industry pre-planned scalable responses for credible threats.

Security Level 1 has minimum protective measures, Level 2 heightens precautions, and Level 3 denotes emergency response to imminent danger. While ISPS security levels are globally recognized, the United States employs the term “MARSEC” (Maritime Security) that mirrors the ISPS security levels. What is ISPS Code?

Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level 2 means there is a heightened threat of a unlawful act against a port, waterfront facility, or vessel and intelligence indicates that terrorists are likely to be active within a specific area or against a specific class of target.

2022年7月16日 · Level 2 is a heightened level for a while during a security risk that has become visible and appropriate measures must be conducted during this security level. And finally, Level 3 includes several security measures for an incident that has occurred or forthcoming.

MARSEC 1: DOS req’d for cruise ships and manned vessels carrying Certain Dangerous Cargo in bulk. MARSEC 2 and 3: DOS req’d for all manned vessels. At MARSEC 3: A new DOS is req’d everyday. The COTP may require a DOS at any time.

MARSEC 2 indicates there is a heightened risk of a security incident. Ships, ports and offshore facilities and associated maritime industry participants must implement appropriate additional protective security measures.

(e) MARSEC Level 2. In addition to the security measures required for MARSEC Level 1 in this section, at MARSEC Level 2, the facility owner or operator must also ensure the implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 2 in their approved FSP. These additional security measures may include:

MARSEC is the maritime sector’s tool for communicating risk and in most cases will be linked to the HSAS. MARSEC Level 1 generally corresponds to the lowest three levels of HSAS: Green (Low), Blue (Guarded), and Yellow (Elevated); MARSEC Level corresponds to HSAS Orange (High); and2 MARSEC Level corresponds to HSAS Red (Incident Imminent).