Port ID Application

Port of Galveston has the right to deny entry to anyone. Access to facility shall be treated as border search & constitutes consent to search all vehicles and persons. Person(s) refusing to such searches will be denied access.

NO weapons, firearms, alcohol or illicit drugs allowed on facility.
No unauthorized boarding of vessels.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY.
No unauthorized access to any area designated as “RESTRICTED”.
No unauthorized parking on dock apron or next to or between cargos.

All traffic and safety signs in Port must be obeyed at all times.

$20 FIRST TIME
$15 LOST ID
$10 RENEWAL

Port of Galveston is currently at MARSEC Level 1.
Port of Galveston’s Facility Security Officer is Philip Tamayo.
Port of Galveston’s Alternate Facility Security Officer is Charles Varnado.

All entries are logged by time, name, tag #, destination, TWIC/Escort status and authorization.
All cargo and vessel stores entering the Port must have supporting documentation.

Everyone has a civic duty to report suspicious persons and activity (e.g. anyone not adhering to the policy outlined on this document) to Port Police at (409) 766-6176 if considered life-threatening contact 911.

Our levels of alert are identified by U. S. Coast Guard MARSEC Levels, identified by:

Level 1 – Normal daily security measures taken.
Level 2 – Heightened threat of an unlawful act against a Port or Vessel.
Level 3 – The threat is probable or imminent, possible temporary closure.

Screening measures of personnel, vehicles, cargo, and deliveries will be conducted in accordance with existing MARSEC Level and in accordance with the Ports Facility Security Plan.

Only authorized personnel and parking are permitted in port warehouses.

Port of Galveston Police patrols this facility.

Any and all questions must be directed to Port Police 409-766-6176.

To become an Approved TWIC Escort additional training is required per 33 CFR 105.215.