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MTSA 2002: Enhancing Port Security by Marcos Ixcotoyac is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes new maritime security regulations issued by the Department of Homeland Security on July 1, 2003 to protect US ports as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. The regulations require over 10,000 vessels and 5,000 port facilities to implement security measures like screening procedures and install surveillance equipment. They also require the development of security plans and establish committees to coordinate security efforts across different areas and ports. Th

Author

Marcos Ixcotoyac

Language

EN