Port Security
GAO Report on Maritime Security
On June 20, 2008 the United States Government Accountability Office released their latest report on maritime security. In its verdict GAO found that the National Strategy and Supporting Plans were generally well-developed and are being implemented.
July 7-9, 2008: International Maritime and Yacht Security course - Malta
Camper & Nicholson’s Grand Harbour Marina, in conjunction with the International Bodyguards Association and Signal 8 Security Malta, is holding its first International Maritime and Yacht Security course at the marina between 7 and 9 July.
Port Security News Today
1) Triton Imaging won a contract by the Port of Los Angeles to provide an “Underwater Explosive Detection System” based on the Triton HarborSuite. The integrated system is designed to provide protection from underwater IEDs by integrating seabed image data collected by port survey operations and making it readily available to port police dive units […]
Malta updates its Maritime Security System
A $5.33m Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) and Digital CCTV Security Infrastructure project were formally declared operational today (Marach 5, 2008) by Transport Minister Censu Galea at the Maritime Trade Centre, Marsa.
Port security enrollment - March 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that enrollment in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will begin at 10 more locations in the coming weeks. This program ensures that any individual who has unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities and vessels has received a thorough background check and is not […]
US container security: feasible or fantasy?
Courtesy of Port Strategy
Former US Senator Warren Rudman’s recent concerns over port security should not be taken lightly given his history as co-chair of a bi-partisan committee assigned to investigate the threat of international terrorism after the September 11 attacks and his role in setting up the Department of Homeland Security.
In an interview with Congress […]
A Fresh Look at Port Security
Secretary Michael Chertoff | DHS
It often amazes me how certain myths about our Department’s efforts continue to endure despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Take port security, for example. I regularly see stories in the media asserting that our nation’s seaports are insecure as if we’ve done nothing since 9/11 to protect them. Just yesterday, […]
La Plata Port Workers Begin Enrollment for Federal Port Security Credentia
Today, port workers, longshore workers, truckers and others at the Port of La Plata will begin to enroll in the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. The program’s goal is to ensure that any individual who has unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities and vessels has received a thorough […]
Home Depot’s involvement in Port Security
Home Depot is currently actively lobbying lawmakers to vote against a law mandating that all cargo destined for the United States have to be scanned for radiation or nuclear hazards before being shipped. The law, which is slated for July of 2012 was recommended by the 9/11 commission.
