September 30, 2025 — The Port Authority of Guam has been awarded $1,116,368 under the Fiscal Year 2025 FEMA Port Security Grant Program to deliver near term security upgrades at Guam’s only commercial seaport. The award consists of $987,276 in federal funding and a $129,092 local match.
The package prioritizes physical security. Funding will install a new security barrier system at Main Gate 1 to prevent unauthorized vehicle access to restricted terminal facilities. In the event of an intended breach, the barriers are designed to stop penetration of the restricted area and reduce the risk of injury to personnel and damage to property. The grant also provides a modular floating dock system with gangway and sinkers or anchors to enhance Port Police prevention, protection, response, and recovery missions for the Port and the Territory in collaboration with U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam.
The award also strengthens the Port’s cyber posture. It advances the Cyber Security Initiative and Roadmap through implementation of Active Directory, a core platform that improves user and resource security, centralizes management of network and user resources, and enables integration and scalability. In addition, the grant replaces the aging SonicWall 4600 firewall with a redundant SonicWall 5700 and provides a three year subscription to 24/7/365 Intrusion Detection System monitoring by the Center for Internet Security. CIS, designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, supports state, local, tribal, and territorial entities with cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery services. These upgrades fulfill the Facility Security Plan Cybersecurity Annex requirement in 33 CFR 105.275 and strengthen the Port’s network and system defense capabilities.
“This award brings more than one million dollars in targeted security improvements to our island’s only commercial seaport,” said Rory J. Respicio, General Manager of the Port Authority of Guam. “These investments strengthen the Port’s perimeter and harden our cyber backbone to safeguard people, cargo, and critical missions. This progress reflects the leadership and guidance of Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio and the continued support of our Board of Directors. I thank FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and our Port Strong employees for their partnership and dedication to readiness.”
Project activities will be implemented in phases and in accordance with federal and local procurement requirements to minimize operational impact while delivering these enhancements on schedule.
