Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Twelfth Naval Zone, has announced a comprehensive level 3 port protection exercise scheduled for November 28th at the maritime terminal in Puerto Vallarta. This drill aims to assess the effectiveness of existing port protection plans and strategies of transferee companies.
The exercise, taking place within the Port Precinct of the Administration of the National Port System of Puerto Vallarta (ASIPONA PV) and its surrounding areas, will see collaboration across three government levels.
This drill’s primary objective is to rigorously test the protection plans of the Administrations of the National Port System. It will also evaluate the coordination between port and external authorities in response to incidents that could potentially endanger public safety.
Citizens are informed by the 12th naval zone that the drill is a controlled exercise executed on a realistic scale. It will involve visible participation from units of various authorities across the three levels of Government, including the Secretary of the Navy, both within and around the port area.
These exercises demonstrate the Secretary of the Navy’s commitment, as part of its role in the National Maritime Authority, to maintain high levels of training and preparedness among naval personnel and other government entities.
The drill is conducted in adherence to the Ship and Port Facility Protection Code (ISPS) set forth by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It also aligns with international agreements and treaties to which Mexico is a signatory, focusing on safeguarding human life at sea and upholding standards in maritime and port security and protection.
For maritime emergencies, the Twelfth Naval Zone has made the following telephone number available to the public: 322-221-1123. Additionally, the Secretary of the Navy can be contacted at 800 MARINA 1 (800 627 4621) for further inquiries or assistance.
