Transcript Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Transportation Worker Identification
Credentials (TWIC)
TWIC Enrollment Contractor: Lockheed Martin
Marine Exchange of Alaska
A non-profit maritime organization established to provide the
Alaska maritime community information, communications and
services to ensure safe, secure, efficient and environmentally
responsible maritime operations.
Who needs a TWIC?
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All USCG licensed mariners
Facility Security Officers
Persons with security duties
Anyone requiring “unescorted” access to the
secure area of a regulated waterfront facility or
vessel
Why?
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To provide an added layer of security at
facilities and vessels by restricting access to
authorized, cleared personnel.
When?
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Full compliance with TWIC required by Sept.
25th, 2008
Coast Guard will enforce after that date….if
you are operating a vessel under the authority
of your license after Sept 25th, you need a
TWIC!
Enrollment centers in Southeast Alaska
opening by 1 May 2008.
How?
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Lockheed Martin is the enrollment contractor
Four fixed enrollment centers in AK
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Anchorage
Nikiski
Valdez
Juneau
Mobile Enrollment Centers
• Initial Enrollment April 28
• Card Issuance/Activation 7/21-8/1
Mobile Enrollment Centers
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Ketchikan
Craig
Wrangell
Petersburg
Sitka
Skagway
Haines
Kodiak
Dutch Harbor
TWIC Process
More information: TSA Web Site: www.tsa.gov/twic or
Marine Exchange Web Site at www.mxak.org
TWIC Summary
• If you are a licensed operator you require a TWIC by Sept 25,
2008 when you are operating a vessel under the authority of your
license
• Pre-enrollment will save time
• Cost is $105.25
• Payment by credit card or cashier’s check…no cash or personal
checks
• Crew on UPV (Uninspected Passenger Vessel) are not required to
have TWIC
Ketchikan Mobile Center:
Enrollment: June 16th-July 18th
Card Issuance: August 1st to August 29th