Port of Galveston is currently at MARSEC Level 1.
Port of Galveston’s Facility Security Officer is Sergeant Clay Garrison.
Port of Galveston’s Alternate Facility Security Officer is Kenneth Brown, Chief of Police.
Port of Galveston’s Alternate Facility Security Officer is Kenneth Campbell, Director of Public Safety.
Port of Galveston has the right to deny entry to anyone.
Access to facility shall be treated as border search & constitues consent to search all vehicles and persons. Person(s) refusing to such searches will be denied access.
All that enter this facility must possess an approved valid picture ID.
Person(s) requesting un-escorted access must possess a valid TWIC. An approved TWIC Escort must escort all non-TWIC holders.
ID’s consist of pictured State Driver’s License, Government ID, Seaman Card, Military, Federal, State or Local Government cards, Port ID’s.
NO weapons, firearms, alcohol or illicit drugs allowed on facility.
No unauthorized boarding of vessels.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY.
No unauthorized access to any area designated as “SECURED” or “RESTRICTED”.
No unauthorized parking on dock apron or next to or between cargos.
All entries are logged by time, name, tag #, destination, TWIC/Escort status and authorization.
All cargo and vessel stores entering the Port must have supporting documentation.
Everyone has a civic duty to report suspicious persons and activity (e.g. anyone not adhering to the policy outlined on this document) to Port Police at 409-766-6169 if considered life threatening contact 911.
Our levels of alert are identified by U. S. Coast Guard MARSEC Levels, identified by:
Level 1 – Normal daily security measures taken.
Level 2 – Heightened threat of an unlawful act against a Port or Vessel.
Level 3 – The threat is probable or imminent, possible temporary closure.
Screening measures of personnel, vehicles, cargo, and deliveries will be conducted in accordance with existing MARSEC Level and in accordance with the Ports Facility Security Plan.
All traffic and safety signs in Port must be obeyed at all times.
Only authorized personnel and parking are permitted in Port warehouses.
Port of Galveston Police patrols this facility.
Any and all questions must be directed to Port Police 409-766-6169.
To become an Approved TWIC Escort additional training is required per 33 CFR 105.215.
