The Association has had reference to USCG Port Security Advisory (1-14), which is republished here. The Association is also grateful to Witt O'Briens for permission to re-quote from their Circular 003-14 of 4 April 2014. Members' will be aware of the Associations previous advices on security challenges when calling Libyan ports, especially ports in the east of the country. The USCG has now published a list of recommended steps that vessels should take when calling at any port in Libya, specifically: (a.) Minimize ship-port interface activities such as crew changes, bunkering, and taking on stores; (b.) Take measures consistent with the ship's security plan equivalent to Security Level 2; (c.) Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel; (d.) Attempt to clarify security responsibilities between the vessel and the port facility; (e.) Document/record specific actions taken in the ship's security records required by Part A, Section 10 of the ISPS Code; and (f.) Report the actions taken directly to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the port prior to U.S. arrival. It should be noted that these are not just good security advices, but that for any vessels calling at the U.S. after a Libya call it is very important to ensure that (f.) is complied with to ensure that the arrival in the U.S. is able to be handled smoothly. Vessels that do not so comply are likely to find greater scrutiny before being permitted entry and that may entail delays. The U.S. Coast Guard also reiterates the warning about proceeding to oil terminals in Eastern Libya, as not all areas are under Government control and the local situation remains fluid and uncertain. The Association has previously advised Members in that regard. Furthermore Witt O'Briens have advised that: QUOTE Background The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) mandated that the United States Coast Guard