2011 BADGING OFFICE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Persons seeking access into restricted areas of Port Canaveral must be sponsored by a Port tenant or the Canaveral Port Authority. Credentials are issued through the Canaveral Port Authority’s Badging Office.  Below are the general guidelines for obtaining a Business Purpose Badge or Visitor ‘s Pass:  

Office Hours:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.  Closed weekends and holidays.  Applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Office Location:  Public Safety Building, 9012 Pompano Street, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Phone:  321-783-7831 x472; Fax 321-868-2514; e-mail: cpa.badging@portcanaveral.com

Application Enrollment Procedures (Badge Credential Application)

1. Applicant to complete a Canaveral Badge Application (sections I-III).  Go to www.portcanaveral.com and then click on the link in the left margin entitled “Security/Badging.”  This will take you to the application link.
2. Have the tenant sponsor sign and complete the “Sponsor” section (section IV) of the application.
3. Register for and complete the appropriate training as outlined in the “Training Section” below. 
4. Bring the original application to the Badging office.  Payment of the applicable fee is required at that time.  (See the Fee and Payment sections below for details).
5. The badge will be issued upon receipt of a complete application, payment of appropriate fees, and copy of the training transcript or certificate for the required training class (refer to the Training Section below for details). 

Badge Fees For A Port Canaveral Business Purpose Badge

• TWIC card holders:  None
• Non-TWIC holders:  $25.00 
• Lost/Transfer:          $25.00
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Payment Methods

Fees may be paid by a Visa or MasterCard, cashier's check, or money order.  Checks and money orders are to be made payable to the Canaveral Port Authority.

Security Training

Security training is a pre-requisite for all applicants seeking a Port Canaveral Business Purpose Badge.  The training courses are grouped into the following categories:

* Individuals may elect to take the 4 hour Port Security Awareness Class in-lieu of the completing the web-based training.

PortStar Registration For Web-Based 105.210 and 105.215 Training Courses

To register for the above web-based security classes click on the following link:  http://www.portcanaveral.portstar.com. 

• From the main page, click on the “Register” link. 
• Complete the requested information to create a new account.
• Under the “Group” section, choose the type of training you are requesting to complete--  Security Officer (105.210) or Port Employee (105.215) course. 
• You will receive an e-mail notification when the class you have requested has been approved.
• You then may sign in and begin the training session.  Please note that activation is required by the Port, and this will occur within 24 hours of registration, excluding weekends and holidays.
• When the course is completed, go to the upper right hand corner of the screen and click on the word “Transcript”.  Print this out and bring the transcript in to the Badging Office to pick-up your badge. 

Visitor/Contractor Badges

Cargo Areas: 

Requests for a Visitor/Contractor Badge for business purpose entry into a Cargo area requires tenant submission of a Pre-Authorization Form.  Individuals approved for visitor/contractor access on the Pre-Authorization may then pick-up the badge at the designated Cargo Gate. 

Cruise Terminals:  Active cruise terminal access is controlled by the security contractor on-site, and access requests must go through the appropriate security agency. 

5 /90 Rule:  Individuals requiring access over 5 times in a 90 day period will be denied access unless given a prior exemption.  The tenant may request an exemption, and a special visitor/contractor badge may be issued by the Badging Office, if approved by the Port’s Facility Security Officer, or Watch Commander. 

TWIC Badges

Individuals who need unescorted access, and those who require frequent access to the secure areas of the Port in the course of their employment must obtain a TWIC. 

To pre-register for an enrollment appointment, or to get additional information about TWIC, click on the following link www.tsa.gov/twic.  To pre-enroll and schedule an appointment click on the pre-enrollment link at the top of the page.  

When coming to the TWIC office for your appointment make sure you have all your required enrollment documents, and the printed “Pre-Enrollment Receipt” obtained from the web-site at the time of your enrollment.  This is your confirmation of your appointment.

Merchant Mariners Credentials

Merchant Mariners Credentials are not issued through the Canaveral Badging Office.  To apply for your merchant mariners credential click on the following link to the USCG National Mariners Center at http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/default.asp.

Other Florida Deep Water Port Badge Holders (Comp Badges)

Comp Badges will no longer be issued.  Individuals possessing an access badge from another Florida Port and have a business purpose must obtain either a Port Badge, or Visitor Badge sponsored by the Tenant.  To obtain this badge refer to the above application enrollment and payment sections.

Contractors Badges (Visitor/Contractor Badge Application)

Contractors working on the Port who may exceed visitor access in excess of 5 times in a ninety day period will be issued a contractor badge.  All applicable TWIC escort rules apply.  Request should be submitted to the Badging office at cpa.badging@portcanaveral.com.

Links

The following links are provided to assist you in getting information on Badging, Hurricane Preparedness, and forms most commonly requested.

Badge Credential Application	Remain in Port Request Form
USCG Form Vessels Over 500	USCG Checklist Tug Barge Units
Tenant Hurricane Guide	Badging Office Hours
Badging Application Procedures	Badging Application Fees
Badging Security Training	Visitor Badges