Port of Baltimore Security Lauded by US Coast Guard

Signage on post-Panamax cranes at the Seagirt terminal at the Port of Baltimore. Security procedures were assessed at the Dundalk, Seagirt, North Locust Point, South Locust Point, Fairfield and Masonville terminals. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)

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The Port of Baltimore for the 15th consecutive year has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, public marine terminals managed by the Maryland Port Administration.

According to the Coast Guard, the annual inspection of water facilities included a review of all security protocols and procedures at the Dundalk, Seagirt, North Locust Point, South Locust Point (which includes a cruise passenger terminal), Fairfield and Masonville marine terminals.

“Nothing is more important than ensuring the thousands of individuals who work at Maryland’s Port of Baltimore do so in a safe and secure environment,” Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said. “I join in thanking the Maryland Port Administration team for keeping safety front and center in the work that they do.”

PoB got top @USCG security assessment for 15th straight yr! Review focused on cyber/physical security.

“Safely securing a major port is a team effort and we’ve got a great one…,” said MPA Security Dir Kathleen Pickett. Credit & thanks also to @TheMDTA police, @AlliedUniversal pic.twitter.com/J2yT9Hw7Qk — Port of Baltimore (@portofbalt) January 29, 2024

The Coast Guard Sector Maryland annually conducts an inspection at the Port of Baltimore to ensure it is in compliance with federal security regulations. This includes a review of the Maryland Port Administration’s facility security plan and its cybersecurity annex. The Maryland Port Administration says in recent years it has installed high-mast lighting and fencing, stronger gate and fence line conditions, additional signage and other physical security equipment. It added that the leadership believes the heightened cybersecurity and access control initiatives coupled with the Maryland Port Administration’s closed circuit television network have added to a robust and effective security program.

“We work in close collaboration with the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and Allied Universal to seamlessly ensure the safety of all who work at and visit the Port of Baltimore,” Maryland Port Administration Director of Security Kathleen Pickett said.

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