Marinas present a security challenge unlike almost any other property type: an open waterfront perimeter, high-value vessels and equipment, transient visitor populations, and — for facilities serving regulated vessels — federal MARSEC (Maritime Security) obligations under the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and 33 CFR Part 105.
MARSEC and MTSA Compliance
Facilities that serve vessels subject to MTSA must maintain approved Facility Security Plans and be capable of scaling security measures across MARSEC Levels 1–3. Protective Resources assists regulated marinas and waterfront facilities with:
- Facility Security Assessments (FSA) and Facility Security Plan (FSP) development and review
- Security measures mapped to MARSEC Level 1, 2, and 3 requirements
- Access control strategies compatible with TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) requirements
- Coordination of physical security measures with Coast Guard Area Maritime Security expectations
- Drills, exercises, and documentation supporting compliance reviews
High-Profile Marina Security
Luxury and high-profile marinas protect assets worth tens or hundreds of millions of dollars — superyachts, private residences, celebrity and executive clientele — while maintaining the open, hospitable atmosphere their customers expect. We design security programs that protect without intruding:
- Waterside and landside perimeter protection, including dock access control and gate systems
- Video surveillance designed for marine environments (corrosion, lighting, weather, water-level camera placement)
- Vessel and tender monitoring, marina-wide intrusion detection, and after-hours protection
- Guest, contractor, and vendor credentialing procedures
- Post orders and standard operating procedures for marina security staff
- Premises liability risk reduction — a marina’s exposure extends to slip holders, guests, and the public
Our vulnerability assessments account for the unique threat profile of waterfront properties, and our electronic security systems designs specify equipment proven to survive marine conditions.