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.

Man in uniform sits at a desk with multiple monitors, meticulously taking notes on a clipboard. Images of an outdoor setting related to port safety are displayed on screens. In the background, there's a wall-mounted calendar and an additional screen, highlighting the importance of safety and security in his work.

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

Eight people stand in front of a wall with the Port of Hueneme logo, celebrating a $3.935 million state grant as the Governor ramps up the California Port Data Partnership Program.

Excellence in Financial Reporting Earns Port Prestigious Recognition for 14th Consecutive Year

October 1, 2024

  Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org   [PORT HUENEME, CA] – Founded in 1906, The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) represents public finance…

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A large crowd of people mingles at an outdoor food truck festival. Various food trucks and vendor tents are set up, with cranes and palm trees visible in the background, celebrating the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as part of Governor Newsom's California Port Data Partnership Program.

GOING BANANAS AT PORT OF HUENEME!

September 28, 2024

11th Annual BananaFest Celebrating a Diverse Working Port Themed “Charging Forward to a Zero Emission Future”   Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org  …

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A group of uniformed military personnel stands in front of a white storage container labeled "SeaCube," showcasing the importance of the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as Governor ramps up California's Port Data Partnership Program.

Port of Hueneme Unites With SeaCube and Community Partners to Support Naval Base Ventura County’s USDA Fleet Reserve Program

September 27, 2024

New Refrigerated Container Secured to Help Military Families Access Vital Food Resources.   Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public and Gov’t Relations Manager Laustin@Portofh.org   [PORT HUENEME, CA] – In…

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