PORT OF HAMILTON FEATURE

Additional security controls forthcoming

October 12, 2009

In moving through the requirements of Transport Canada’s Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to ensure port compliance, the Hamilton Port Authority is moving to shift all marine facilities and access points to a 24-hour secure system later this year.

The previous phased-in gate program will end Dec. 19. From then on, all port stakeholders that demonstrate a need and right to access port properties will be required to hold a valid Port Security Access Card (PSAC) in order to gain entry, and gates will be closed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Details, including online application forms, are available at www.hamiltonport.ca.