Guests are required to obtain proper credentialing, or authorization, prior to entering a GPA terminal operation. Please note the following:
- A GPA Communications Team member with a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) must accompany guests at all times. There can be no exceptions.
- Members of the press must obtain a "visitor" badge available through each port’s administration office. The visitor must present a pictured ID, as well as a business card, in order to obtain the pass. Please see a GPA Communications Team member for assistance.
- Unauthorized entry to any GPA facility via land or water is unlawful and subject to prosecution.
Accessing Statewide Terminal Operations
For matters related to "non-emergency and emergency access," please contact the GPA External Affairs Division.
All guests must be properly credentialed, or authorized, to enter a terminal and must be accompanied by a member of the GPA Communications Team at all times. Please see "Proper Credentialing" found in the GPA Media Guide for details.
Unauthorized entry to any GPA facility via land or water is unlawful and subject to prosecution.
GPA External Affairs Division
Robert Morris
Director of External Affairs
Ph.: 800.342.8012 (ext. 3855), 912.964.3855
Fax: 912.964.3921
externalaffairs@gaports.com
Emergency Access
Requests for information concerning emergency situations and access to port facilities during emergencies should be arranged via the GPA External Affairs Division.
Media representatives responding to an emergency on port property are subject to proper access controls.
Members of the press responding to an emergency should call ahead to coordinate their arrival with a member of the GPA External Affairs Division. Be prepared to follow instructions related to the MARSEC Level and access directions, as well as any restrictions at that time.
If possible, authorized members of the press will be escorted to a safe, secure area as close to the emergency as possible without jeopardizing life, limb or property and without interfering with the emergency and ongoing operations. Unless otherwise advised by the External Affairs Division, no photography, nor filming, is allowed.
GPA Port Police and other GPA emergency control officials have the authority to declare an area(s) unsafe, or part of a crime scene, and consequently deny access to nonessential personnel.
Unauthorized entry to any GPA facility via land or water is unlawful and subject to prosecution.