San Francisco Terminal News

TSA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Golden Gate Ferry to Test Explosives Detection Tech

Administration (TSA) and the U.S. part of the Secure Automated Inspection Lanes (SAIL) project. San Francisco terminal in September. screening systems for high volume commuter ferries. Director for TSA. detection equipment to screen passengers. commuter trips during rush hour. program and can capture explosive material. using the detection equipment. be destroyed in the presence of the passenger. security," said Vice Adm. Harvey E. Area. be selected for TSA's SAIL program.

Ferry Passengers to be Screened for Explosives

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, in partnership with Golden Gate Ferry will begin testing advanced explosives detection technology today as part of the Secure Automated Inspection Lanes (SAIL) project. The 30-day pilot program will conduct explosives screening on passengers boarding ferries at the Golden Gate Ferry terminals in Larkspur, Calif., and will move to the San Francisco terminal in September. SAIL’s purpose is to test the feasibility of using new technologies while maintaining efficient passenger screening systems for high volume commuter ferries. “Deploying and testing explosives…