Declarations of Security:
As of July 1, 2004, all vessels that arrive at HOVENSA must complete a Declaration of Security (DOS) with the Facility Security Officer facilitysecurityofficer@hovensa.com or his designee. The DOS must be completed before cargo operations can commence and persons are permitted to disembark from the vessel.

If requested, please complete and forward Stowaway Prevention Checklist and Stowaway Found Checklist to Hovensa Marine Agency.

Shore Leave:
Shore Leave for vessel crew is permitted under MARSEC/ISPS Level 1, at the discretion of the Facility Security Officer. All crew members who disembark the vessel must wait at the base of the gangway for taxi transportation out of the refinery. Alcohol is not permitted to be transported to the vessel through the refinery.

Contact Information:
Facility Security Officer: (340) 692-3301
HOVENSA’s 24-hour Security Command Center: (340) 692-3495
United States Coast Guard: VHF Channel 16

Port Captain: (340) 692-3488
VHF: Channel 11

Links:
United States Coast Guard: http://www.uscg.mil/USCG.shtm
ISPS / MTSA Information Site: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mp/mtsa.shtml