Port Safety and Security

We Keep Your Cargo Safe and Secure

Safety and security are top priorities at the Port of Hueneme. Since September 11, 2001, the Port and other government agencies responsible for security have greatly expanded their efforts to protect the Port complex and surrounding communities. The Port takes a leadership role in the development of strategies to mitigate security risks in the port complex, working closely with multiple partners, both public and private, to plan and coordinate security measures.

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TWIC Requirements

Entry to restricted areas of the Port of Hueneme requires a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security identification program ensures that people accessing secure terminals have received a thorough background check and are not a security threat.

Protecting the Port

Port personnel monitor facilities, rail and road systems, respond to calls and have authority to access all marine terminals and cargo at the Port. Port personnel also operate round-the-clock camera surveillance, explosives detectors and other technologies to maintain protection of Port facilities, operations and employees.

Port personnel work with many government agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Police Department, Fire Department, County Sheriff, Department of Emergency Management, and other state and local law enforcement agencies.

Port Security Partners

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Joint Regional Intelligence Center
Naval Base Ventura County
Naval Criminal Investigative Services
Navy Region Southwest

U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
California Emergency Management
Oxnard Fire Department
Oxnard Police Department

Ventura County Fire Department
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
Port Hueneme Police Department
City of Port Hueneme
Industry

What's New at the Port

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$3.935 Million State Grant is a ‘Game Changer’ for Port of Hueneme as Governor Ramps Up California Port Data Partnership Program

July 17, 2024

Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org [Port Hueneme, CA] — The The Port of Hueneme is excited to support and enhance the movement…

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Spectacular 4th Annual Hueneme Beach “Show and Shine Car Show” Fundraiser Spotlights Cars and Community to Support Local Police Explorers Program

July 9, 2024

Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org [Port Hueneme, CA – July 9, 2024] — The 4th annual Hueneme Beach “Show and Shine Car…

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Port of Hueneme Cares About Air Data Just a Click Away

July 2, 2024

Port makes significant investments in air quality monitoring equipment and web-based data-sharing Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org [Port Hueneme, CA – June…