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USCG MSO Wilmington Implements Operation Port Shield
On July 1, 2004, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), a suite of international and U.
ISPS: Six Ships Turned Away on Day 1
The U.S. Coast Guard has collected the following nationwide compliance data on both the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) and Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).
ISPS/MTSA Update
The U.S. Coast Guard has collected the following nationwide compliance data on both the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) and Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).
Feature: Secure Seas, Open Ports
As new international and domestic regulations regarding shipping security enter force, the focus is not simply on security, but also on maintaining a healthy flow of commerce to keep the U.S.
USCG Summarizes ISPS/MTSA: “Week 1”
The U.S. Coast Guard successfully completed its first week enforcing new international and domestic maritime security requirements of the International Ship and…
Marshall Islands Expands, Tightens Documentation
2003. By June 30, 2004 some 32,389 documents had been issued by the Maritime Administration, comprising 3,651 officer certificates of competency, 7,157 seafarer…
Legal: Declaration of Security
Like most other tasks involving two or more parties, maritime security becomes less difficult if each party understands what the others are going to be doing. The…
Seven Foreign Ships Detained in U.K. in July
Control safety inspection. under detention from previous months. detentions in comparison to June. decrease of 0.3% compared to June's 12 month rate. for 1 day at…
Seafarers' Access to Shore Leave Improves Despite Stringent July 1 Security
operators. visa was still the reason why most foreign seafarers are denied shore leave. security-based obstacles to shore leave have not gone away. getting a U.S.
IMO Proceeds Quickly on Safety Matters
for a successful outcome to the conference is high. 9th to 13th September 2002. chapter XI. recommendatory. of the risks must be made in each particular case. in…
The Great Maritime Disruption… that Never Happened
Y2K. Remember the dire warnings four years ago as the world raced towards the stroke of midnight ushering in 2000? Editorials screamed that computer systems everywhere…
Addressing Security Requirements in Purchase and Sale Agreements
By Brett M. On July 1, 2004, the new port facility and vessel security requirements contained in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code ("ISPS Code")…
USCG Updates Boarding Target Lists
The Coast Guard has updated security targeting information for foreign flag vessels, which includes a vessel’s flag state administration and last five port of calls.
Coast Guard Updates Safety and Security Boarding Targeting Lists
The Coast Guard has updated security targeting information for foreign flag vessels, which includes a vessel’s flag state administration and last five port of calls.
P&I Club Warns of Using Crew in Unfamiliar Roles
The North of England P&I club says that unfamiliar tasks imposed on ships' crews are leading to more personal-injury accidents occurring on board. In the latest…
Seville Shipyard Delivers Ferry to ENTMV
Izar Sevilla delivered the ferry Tassili II to Algeria’s Entreprise Nationale de Transport Maritime de Voyageurs (ENTMV). Tassili II is the first of the two sister vessels for ENTMV…
Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge
Good morning. Thank you, Governor, for that warm introduction. I appreciate your kind words. And I want to thank everyone here today for the commitment you have…
APEC Efforts to Secure International Shipping and Ports
The White House issued a Fact Sheet discussing initiatives agreed to by representatives attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Chile. Among other things…
IMO to Organize Piracy, Security Seminar
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to organize a high-level, sub-regional seminar in Aden, Yemen, on maritime security and prevention of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
Text of DHS Ridge Speech
The following is the transcript of the Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, January 12, 2005. Secretary Ridge: John…