(a) General. The vessel owner or operator must ensure that security measures relating to the delivery of vessel stores and bunkers are implemented to:
(1) Check vessel stores for package integrity;
(2) Prevent vessel stores from being accepted without inspection;
(3) Deter tampering; and
(4) Prevent vessel stores and bunkers from being accepted unless ordered. For vessels that routinely use a facility, a vessel owner or operator may establish and implement standing arrangements between the vessel, its suppliers, and a facility regarding notification and the timing of deliveries and their documentation.
(b) Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level 1. At MARSEC Level 1, the vessel owner or operator must ensure the implementation of measures to:
(1) Check vessel stores before being accepted;
(2) Check that vessel stores and bunkers match the order prior to being brought on board or being bunkered; and
(3) Ensure that vessel stores are controlled or immediately and securely stowed following delivery.
(c) MARSEC Level 2. In addition to the security measures required for MARSEC Level 1 in this section, at MARSEC Level 2, the vessel owner or operator must also ensure the implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 2 in the approved Vessel Security Plan (VSP). These additional security measures may include:
(1) Intensifying inspection of the vessel stores during delivery; or
(2) Checking vessel stores prior to receiving them on board.
(d) MARSEC Level 3. In addition to the security measures for MARSEC Level 1 and MARSEC Level 2, at MARSEC Level 3, the vessel owner or operator must ensure the implementation of additional security measures, as specified for MARSEC Level 3 in the approved VSP. These additional security measures may include:
(1) Checking all vessel stores more extensively;
(2) Restricting or suspending delivery of vessel stores and bunkers; or
(3) Refusing to accept vessel stores on board.