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Security at the Terminal
As many are aware, security issues in al ports in the world have been upgraded or drastically changed in order to comply with the new ISPS Code. We are no exception, we are ISPS Compliant, here are the rules.
All passengers & crew must have their ship issued boarding card or crew ID at all times with them.
There will be a passenger pedestrian entrance/exit gate by the flag pole, this will be considered as the first check point. At he entrance to the crusie terminal you will erquested t show you boarding card again, this is considered check point two. Oversized bags will be checked and we have a no visitors policy, sorry no friends for drinks at the bar.
If you lose your boarding card, security will escort you to the gangway,previous inspection with metal detectors, then the ships security staff must ok your access, if you are rejected by them a military escort will accompany you to the gate.
There will be a security zone on the pier, limited by line divider posts. This area is exclusive for passengers & crew, army, our security and my staff.
Only ship arranged fishing tours are allowed to go to the floating pier and come back the same way. Independant fishing boats are not allowed, even of you are with the ship and risk being arrested by the Army.
Waverunners and small rental boats are not allowed within 300 meters of the ships, a Navy interceptor boat will deter you from approaching the vessel, and if you come to close you will be detained at gun point.
Threat levels will be posted at the cruise terminal;
Level 1 is normal operating level.
Level 2 is increased security measures, extensive patrols & added soldiers to areas
Level 3 is the maximum level of threat, no passengers or crew are allowed to come ashore. Port is controlled by the Mexican Army, vessel may be asked to leave or evacuated.
Any suspicious packages or persons will be detained and inspected at our offices.
These are the most important ones, the rest are behind the scenes arrangements, you will enjoy your stay and not even nottice our security arrangements.
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