AMSS

Travel Management & Ship Watch Guard Services

About Atlantic Marine Ship Services (AMSS)

Atlantic Marine Ship Services facilities agency support services to vessels throughout the Ports of Philadelphia/Wilmington, Delaware. AMSS has two primary segments. Travel Management Services and Ship Watch Guard Services.

Travel Management

AMSS premier Travel Management services arrange crew transportation at a competitive cost. We take pride in the fact that our service providers have all of the necessary licenses to provide Vessel Personnel Travel Management throughout the Ports of Philadelphia. They meet and exceed the mandatory federal, state, and local requirements to ensure the vessel’s personnel are taken safely and comfortably to their destination.

This includes:

Valid PUC license to transport passengers (utility type classification BUS)
Valid PPA license to pick up and transport passengers within the city of Philadelphia limits (pick up from the airport and brought to either hotel or ship within Philadelphia limits)
Required liability insurance
AMSS service providers credentials are always updated and kept current to adhere to the strict PUC/PPA guidelines to transport passengers
Valid PUC license # 00119348/advanced reservation Limousine service
Valid PPA license # 1010285-06/1010285-07
$5 M Liability Insurance
24/7/365 Operation
State of the Art GPS Tracking System
Vetted by independent certified compliance services

Trained Professional Drivers

The drivers are not only professionals. All drivers have TWIC cards, CBP/USCG CFR 104 certified. They are also compliant with PUC (Public Utilities), ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission), DOT (US Department of Transportation), and PPA (Philadelphia Parking Authority).

There is a fleet of 50 vehicles available. These vehicles range from Sedans to SUVs and 14 Passenger Vans, Lincoln Town Cars, Cadillac Escalades, Lincoln Navigators, and Ford E 250 14 passenger vans.

Ship Watch Services/Guard Services

Atlantic Marine Ship Services provides comprehensive Ship Watch Guard Services throughout the Ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington. AMMS personally trains and provides continuing education to all guards. AMSS has developed a Maritime Industry Standard security plan. We work directly with the agent in submitting security plans to either Vessel Center/USCG_COTP for pre-approval. AMSS coordinates on behalf of the agent/shipowner to ensure all information is correct and security services commence at the designated time and location as per the security plan.

All Security Specialists are trained in accordance with CBP/USCG guidelines to become CFR 104 certified
AMSS Security Specialists receive updated training on a monthly basis to maintain certification and awareness of any changes by CBP/USCG
Constant monitoring of Security Specialists during ship watch to confirm AMMS personnel are always performing up to required standards
Security services for transportation needs: Escort to the airport, doctor/dentist appointments or customs house for D 2 approval
Stamped Security Plan Provide and Approved
Stamped Muster and Visitor Log

AMSS Ship Watch Services

Atlantic Marine Group

CBP and USCG Trained Security Guards
Complete knowledge of Policies and Procedures of CBP/USCG protocol
Strict adherence to CBP/USCG regulations during Vessel Crew Monitoring
Representative of the Agent/Ship Owner to assure compliance

CBP/USCG Trained Unarmed Security Specialists

All Security Specialists are trained in accordance with CBP/USCG guidelines to become CFR 104 certified
Security Specialists receive updated training on a monthly basis to maintain certification and awareness of any changes by CBP/USCG
Frequent monitoring of Security Specialists during ship watch to confirm personnel are always performing up to required standards
Security services for transportation needs: Escort to the airport, doctor/dentist appointments or customs house for D’2 approval

Knowledge of Policies and Procedures of CBP/USCG Protocol

AMSS has developed a Maritime industry-standard security plan. We work under the direction of the Agent in submitting the Security Plan to either Vessel Central/USCG-COTP for approval. AMSS works directly with the agent/shipowner to ensure all information is correct and security services commence at the designated time and location as per the security plan.

Vessel Crew Monitoring

Security Specialists arrive one hour prior to the ship's arrival and will stay until the vessel sails. Once cleared to come aboard by CBP, the Security Specialists are stationed at the foot of the gangway and on the ship’s dock. We constantly monitor the gangway when required. Additional security specialists routinely roam the deck for suspicious activity. Security Specialists check the water side of the vessel regularly. Security Specialists maintain a ship’s Visitor’s Log, and no one is allowed on board unless they sign the log.

Vessel Monitoring

A minimum of three face-recognition musters during 24-hour watch at random times to ensure the crew does not anticipate the time of mustering. This may vary depending upon the security plan details for the vessel. All security specialists are equipped with communication devices that are approved by the terminal FSO. All personnel are trained in accordance with CFR 104 by-laws. Security Specialists have the knowledge and experience in the Maritime Industry to follow the vessel’s security plan.

AMSS Transportation Management Service

Atlantic Marine Group

Crew Transportation
Over 25 years of experience in the Maritime Industry
Trained professional drivers
24/7 365 days a year operation
State of the art GPS tracking system
Constant contact with drivers
Transportation status reports sent twice a day to the agent for any updates or changes
Competitive rates throughout the Ports of Philadelphia

Our Fleet

Consists of 50 Vehicles ranging from Sedans to Buses

Credentials

All drivers have TWIC cards
All drivers are also CBP/USCG 33 CFR certified
Complaint with:

PUC- Public Utilities
ICC- Interstate Commerce Commission
DOT- US Department of Transportation
PPA- Philadelphia Parking Authority

Services

Crew Transportation from Airport to Hotel or directly to the vessel