Port Security Management

Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of critical infrastructure and essential for maintaining global and domestic economies. In order to effectively secure a dynamic port facility operation, one must understand the business of maritime commerce. Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, Port Security Management, Second Edit

The term homeland security hardly existed before September 11, 2001, yet today it dominates public policy and the economic agendas of world governments. The transportation industries have been subjected to unprecedented scrutiny and regulatory mandates in recent years, and the port and maritime sector are no exception. Port Security Management refl

Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of critical infrastructure and essential for maintaining global and domestic economies. In order to effectively secure a dynamic port facility operation, one must understand the business of maritime commerce. Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, Port Security Management, Second Edition continues to supply readers with this understanding. This fully updated edition covers the latest in continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, securing vessels, cargo security, and granting employee credentials. Focusing on best practices, it details real-world solutions that law enforcement authorities and security management professionals can put to use immediately. Assuming little prior knowledge of the industry, the book examines port security in the context of global transportation systems. It supplies practitioners and educators with a framework for managing port security and details risk assessment and physical security best practices for securing ships and ports. The book explains how the various stakeholders, including port management, security, government, and private industry, can collaborate to develop safe and secure best practices while maintaining efficient operations. Addressing the legislative measures, regulatory issues, and logistical aspects of port security, the book includes coverage of cruise ships, cargo security, CT-PAT, and emergency operations. Complete with a new chapter on intelligence, this book is ideal for anyone with a vested interest in secure and prosperous port facilities who wants to truly understand how to best tackle the management of port security.

Sets forth practices to ensure security and fosterinternational trade Written with an international perspective, this book analyzesthe complex set of factors affecting the security of port andmaritime operations, including shipping, politics, economics,crime, and terrorism. Author Michael Edgerton critiques currentapproaches to maritime and port security based on his more thantwenty-five years of experience in the field. He not only pointsout vulnerabilities in today's practices, but also provides a setof proven and tested recommendations that recognize the role andinterests of both government and the private sector in enhancingsecurity while ensuring the flow of international trade. Readersmay be surprised to learn that, with greater efficiency, they canactually improve security while reducing the cost of security atthe same time. Using real-world case studies to support its analyses andrecommendations, A Practitioner's Guide to Effective Maritimeand Port Security: Reviews the core components of the international maritimeoperating environment Assesses the potential threats to ports in the maritimeenvironment Examines approaches to maritime port security in the UnitedStates, European Union, and around the world Presents principles for effective, risk-based maritime and portsecurity At the end of the book, two appendices provide a framework forconducting security risk assessments and threat assessments.There's also a third appendix to help organizations assess their"risk appetite." Recommended for students and professionals responsible for thesafety and security of ports and maritime trade, this book reframesport and maritime security as a key component of amultidisciplinary system in which secure and efficient trade is theobjective.

Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security is the first book to address security, risk and reliability issues in maritime, port and supply chain settings. In particular this title tackles operational challenges that port, shipping, international logistics and supply chain operators face today in view of the new security regulations and the requirements of increased visibility across the supply chain.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 heightened awareness about the vulnerability to terrorist attack of all modes of transportation. Port security has emerged as a significant part of the overall debate on U.S. homeland security. The U.S. maritime system consists of more than 300 sea and river ports with more than 3,700 cargo and passenger terminals. However, a large fraction of maritime cargo is concentrated at a few major ports. Most ships calling at U.S. ports are foreign owned with foreign crews. Container ships have been the focus of much of the attention on seaport security because they are particularly vulnerable to terrorist infiltration. More than 6 million marine containers enter U.S. ports each year. While the Customs Service analyses cargo information to target specific shipments for closer inspection, it physically inspects only about 2 per cent of the containers. This new book examines the security legislation, which can have significant implications for public safety, the war on terrorism, the U.S. and global economy and federal, state and local homeland security responsibilities. Contents: Introduction; Concerns for Port Security; Features of the U.S. Mariti