Security Service
Maritime Security
Securing docks, cargo, and waterfront facilities
- 24/7Coverage
- PPO 121682BSIS Licensed
- 10+Years Experience
Overview
California's ports, shipyards, and waterfront facilities face unique security challenges — from cargo theft and stowaway prevention to TWIC credential enforcement and MTSA compliance. Our maritime security officers are TWIC-certified and trained in dockside patrol, vessel access control, container monitoring, and waterborne threat assessment. We understand the regulatory requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act and work with your facility security officer to maintain a compliant, effective security posture.
What You Get
Our maritime security solution delivers:
- 01TWIC-certified security officers with maritime-specific training
- 02Dockside and perimeter patrols covering vessel berths and cargo areas
- 03Gate access control with TWIC verification and visitor management
- 04Container and cargo monitoring to prevent theft and tampering
- 05MTSA compliance support and coordination with your FSO
- 0624/7 coverage for ports, shipyards, and waterfront warehouses
What is Maritime Security?
Maritime security protects ports, shipyards, docks, and waterfront facilities through dockside patrols, vessel and gate access control, and cargo-area monitoring.
Service Details
Maritime Security at a closer look
What maritime security covers
Maritime security protects the places where land and water meet: docks, berths, gates, yards, and waterfront warehouses. Officers patrol the terminal and dock areas, control access at gates, keep an eye on vessels and cargo, and watch for unauthorized people or activity. The work is physical, outdoor, and often overnight, which suits officers who can hold a route in all conditions.
Access control
Ports are controlled-access environments. Officers check visitor and vendor access and make sure only authorized people reach restricted areas. They enforce the access rules your facility security officer sets and document who came through, when, and why.
Cargo and container monitoring
Cargo moves quickly, and so do the risks of theft and tampering. Officers observe container and trailer areas, check seals and condition where procedures call for it, and report anything that looks disturbed. Their patrols create a visible presence that makes cargo areas harder targets and gives you a record of activity.
Working with your facility security team
We work with your facility security officer to support your security program. Officers follow your facility security plan, participate in your access control and patrol procedures, and document activity in the format your team needs. We are a complement to your program, not a substitute for it.
Service areas
We provide maritime security throughout California, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Lathrop, Sacramento, San Jose.
Why 1 Cerberus
The trusted choice for maritime security
Licensed & Insured
Every officer holds a valid BSIS guard card. Armed officers carry current firearms permits. Full liability coverage.
Rapid Deployment
Officers on site within 24-48 hours of contract signing. Emergency coverage available within hours of your call.
Digital Reporting
Time-stamped incident reports, GPS-verified patrols, and daily activity logs delivered to your inbox.
24/7 Support
Our command center is staffed around the clock. Field supervisors are always reachable for any concern.
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