MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT OF 2002: A CRITIQUE PORT SECURITY HLSS645 Theaurthus Grant July 24‚ 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. A Brief Legislative History of the Bill 3 2. Review of Previous Legislation: The Need for MTSA 4 3. Summary of Pertinent Provisions of the MTSA 7 4. Strengths and Weaknesses of MTSA 10 5. Final Assessment and Recommendations to Strengthen MTSA 15 REFERENCES 17 1. A Brief Legislative History of the Bill The United
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ISPS Code In November 2001‚ following the 9/11 terrorist attack against the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City of the USA‚ which was launched by Al-Qaeda terrorist group‚ the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to develop and add a new measure to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention that addresses the security concerns in the maritime field. Therefore‚ in December 2002‚ a new rule in the form of amendment was added to SOLAS. SOLAS has previously
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attacks in the USA‚ security not just in aviation but also in all areas of transportation became priority for all local government and International agencies. The international Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code is a comprehensive security regime for the maritime sector‚ which was adopted in a resolution on the 12th December 2002 by a Diplomatic Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974. The Code contains to Parts A
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INTRODUCTION IMO was formed in 1948 with after acknowledgement of the need to improve safety at sea through development of international regulations. IMO is a permanent international body and an agency of the United Nations‚ which in brief‚ regulates the shipping industry. IMO promotes maritime safety through development of international regulations which are to be followed by all shipping nations. IMO plays a key role in ensuring that lives at sea are not put at risk and that the marine environment
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Laut Malaysia By Ampigaah A/P Sivan VISION To be a leading world-class maritime safety and conservation of marine environment agency by year 2020. MISSION TO STRENGTHEN THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BASED ON THE COMPLIANCE OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS. OBJECTIVE To establish a safe‚ secure and systematic sea communication system‚ and marine conservation towards quality development of national maritime policy. PROFILE • Before the establishment of the Marine Department of
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gathered‚ both in general‚ and in terms of the company’s CSR initiatives. In combination with the information collected through the company’s website‚ the following strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats emerged: Strengths Full package of ship management services Novel economic and overall business performance during the last five years Safety‚ quality‚ honesty‚ and dedication the core business values of the
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Heightening port security with technological advancements in Africa 6/22/2011 Totem International Ltd 1 Heightening port security with technological advancements in Africa By Firoze Zia Hussain CEO & Director Totem International Ltd‚ India An electronics and communication engineer who is a forward thinking and energetic professional recognized for high-profile turnaround achievements. Was highly decorated law enforcement professional with more than 10 years experience in security function
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Port and Container Ship Security by Jennifer L. Rodriguez TLMT605 July 15‚ 2012 Table of Contents Abstract Literature Review Body of Content 1. Economic Impact 2. High Visibility/High Causalities 3. Ease of Attack 4. Conclusion References Abstract Since the 9/11 attacks‚ the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased security measures
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SHIP SECURITY PLAN Version 1.0 January 2003 SHIP NAME Company Address {Ship security plans should be plainly marked to warn personnel having access to the plan that it needs to be protected and should not be released.} Ship Security Plan Confidential [SHIP NAME] Security Plan Revision Record Revision Number Name/Rank of Person Making the Revision Date of Revision ii Signature Ship Security Plan Confidential INDEX SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
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U.S. East Coast Port Security Emphasis on The Port of New York/New Jersey The Port of Hampton Roads‚ VA The Port of Jacksonville‚ FL TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Background On U.S. Port Industry: A. Gateways to Global Trade 3 B. The American Association of Port Authorities 3-5 C. Introduction to Marine Terminal Operators (MTOs) 5-7 History/Overview: A. Jacksonville‚ Florida Port Authority? 8-9 B. New York/New Jersey Port Authority? 9-12 C. Virginia’s
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