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Firms Offering Maritime Security Services and
Training
Spranza
International.
Seaport Security Consultants.
P.O. Box 26047, Tamarac, FL 33320
Phone (754) 204-3022 Email admin@spranza.com
UNITEL
Marine Security Services.
USCG - SOLAS - ISPS Consultants
17 Battery Place, Suite 1226, New York, NY 10004-1110
Phone (212) 889-3000 Email DBL007@att.net
Government
Agencies and Organizations
U.S.
Coast Guard Homeland Security.
Maritime
Administration. Department of Transportation.
Port
Security, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
Private Sector
Organizations and Associations
American
Association of Port Authorities.
Asian
Pacific Area Network (APAN) Maritime Security.
Association
of Canadian Port Authorities. Port security resources.
International
Association of Ports and Harbors. Port Security.
National
Cargo Security Council.
NAVCOPS
Network.
Port
Security. International Association of Ports and Harbors.
Transportation Institute's Maritime and Port Security Resource Page.
Publications, Guides, and
Resources.
"Where
to Place the U.S. Coast Guard for Success in the Department of Homeland
Security". by Bruce Stubbs of the Heritage Foundation.
"Maritime
Strategy for Homeland Security". U.S. Coast Guard, December 2002.
"Security
Guidelines for Waterfront Facilities Level I". U.S. Coast Guard.
Port
Security Publications. Counter-Terrorism
Training and Resources for Law Enforcement, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Bomb
Threat Guidelines. Passenger Vessel Association.
Port
Security FAQ. National Transportation Library.
Maritime
Security Bulletin. Digital Ship Ltd, UK.
Recommended
Security Guidelines for Facilities. USCG NVIC 11-02.
13 Jan 2003. (Acrobat Reader pdf file).
Institutional Maritime and Port
Security Training
Port
Security & Emergency Response Training. Massachusetts
Maritime Academy.
The
Marine Firefighting Institute.
Maritime
College - State University of New York.
Maine
Maritime Academy.
Massachusetts
Maritime Academy.
California Maritime Academy.
Maritime and Seaport
Security Conferences
March 19-21, 2007. Fort Lauderdale,
FL.
19th Annual International Conference on Maritime
Security.
Maritime Security Council.
April 19-20, 2007. San Francisco, CA.
Special Seminar for Public Port Authority Directors.
American Association of Port Authorities.
May 22, 2007. Baltimore, MD.
Naval Institute Homeland Port Security Conference.
U.S. Naval Institute.
June 19-20, 2007. Seattle, WA.
Maritime and Port Security Conference.
Pacific Maritime Magazine.
July 18-20, 2007. Boston, MA.
Port Security Seminar and Expo.
American Association of Port Authorities.
Maritime and Port
Security News & Newsletters
Asian-Pacific
Area Network (APAN) News Sources.
Ezine
DOT Net Maritime Security News.
Global
Maritime and Transportation School Newsletters.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
National
Harbor Safety & Security InfoCenter.
Maritime
Administration Update Newsletters. Department of
Transportation.
Maritime
Global Net Newsletter.
Maritime
Security Bulletin. Digital Ship.
MaritimeTV.com
Security Site.
Port
Security News. U.S. Coast Guard.
Port
Security Update. The Congressional Information Bureau.
Transportation
Research Board Newsletters. National Academies.
Vessel
& Facility Compliance News
.
News Articles on Maritime Security.
May 25, 2007.
"Port workers to get security ID cards".
Edmonton Sun.
May 25, 2007.
"Deepwater Whistleblower challenges Testimony".
Project On Government Oversight (POGO).
May 24, 2007.
"Rules Skirted, Millions Wasted on Navy Boat
Barriers". WhisprWave Port Security and Maritime Security Blog.
May 24, 2007.
"Coast Guard to be split in two"?
Tidewater Musings.
May 24, 2007.
"Canada steps up marine security". Free
Republic.
May 23, 2007.
"Port ID systems delayed". Daily Press.
May 23, 2007.
"Conference: Planning key in port security".
Examiner.
May 10, 2007.
"Feds shell out $445 million for transit, port
security". The Boston Herald.
May 10, 2007.
"DHS Awards $445 Million to Secure Nation's Critical
Infrastructure". Department of Homeland Security.
April 7, 2007.
"Coast Guard meets safe port act deadline".
Pier System.
April 4, 2007.
"Shipyard eyes tighter security". Seacoast
Online.
February 22, 2007.
Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a
Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification.
GAO-07-316.
December 5, 2006.
"Port Security Focus of Two-Day Seminar".
WMTW Portland News.
September 2006.
"Maritime Security: More than Gates, Guards, and
Guns". Pacific Maritime Magazine. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file).
July 25, 2006.
"Dangerous Waters". Forbes.com.
July 25, 2006.
"Piercing port security easy as hitching a ride".
The Seattle Times.
July 2, 2006.
"Unconventional attack from the sea?". The
Washington Times.
June 13, 2006.
"Dangers In Port Security". Forbes
Magazine.
May 19, 2006.
"The Real Vulnerability at our Ports".
Family Security Matters.
May 5, 2006.
"House Passes $7.4 Billon Port Security Bill".
The Washington Post.
April 17, 2006.
"The Box is King". Container shipping is
big. MSNBC Newsweek.
March 9, 2006.
"Port Security and Foreign-Owned Maritime
Infrastructure". The Heritage Foundation.
February 17, 2006.
"Protecting the ports".
International Herald Tribune.
January 26, 2006.
"Taking On The Bad Guys".
The use of RFID in container security devices. Forbes Magazine.
January 26, 2006.
"GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act: A Good First
Attempt". The Heritage Foundation.
December
3, 2005.
"U.S. Company Hired to Fight Somali Pirates".
MarEx Newsletter.
October 24, 2005.
"Sea Security Services announcement".
Cargo Security International.
November 22, 2005.
"International Coordination and Outreach Strategy to
Enhance Maritime Security". U.S. Department of State.
April 16, 2005.
"Acton firm tackling maritime security".
Will build scanner for large cargo under US contract. The Boston Globe.
April 14, 2005.
"Department of Homeland Security Announces $17.1
Million Award for Operation Safe Commerce Container Cargo Security Program".
Homeland Security Press Room.
February 27, 2005.
"Improved Security at Ports Urged". All
Hands Community.
February 17, 2005.
"Making the Sea Safer: A National Agenda for Maritime
Security and Counterterrorism". The Heritage Foundation.
February 4, 2005.
"Hi-tech cargo containers may boost Portland
security". Morning Sentinel Online.
February 2, 2005.
"Homeland Security Dollars and Sense #2: Misplaced
Maritime Priorities". The Heritage Foundation.
January 24, 2005.
"Directive targets maritime security".
Washington Technology.
January 21, 2005.
"Maritime Terrorism: A New Challenge for NATO".
Institute for the Analysis of Global Security.
January 21, 2005.
"Nigerian Seaports in Need of Proper Access Control".
All Africa.
January 18, 2005.
"U.S. Pushes Ship Security Rules as Global Standard".
Reuters.
January 18, 2005.
"Build destroyers for the sake of security".
Press Herald Online Viewpoints.
January 18, 2005.
"New presidential directive targets maritime
security". Government Computer News.
January 17, 2004.
"Lykes Lines snares maritime security contract".
Tampa Bay Business Journal.
December 30, 2004.
"Buoy transmitters to extend Coast Guard's port
security system". MaineToday.com.
December 9, 2004.
"Al Qaeda to Attempt Major Marine Attack - Report".
Reuters.
December 7, 2004.
"Call for Action to Secure Ports". RFID
Journal.
December 7, 2004.
"Northup Gumman Unveils New Capability for Harbor
Surveillance". PrimeZone Media
Network News Room.
December 1, 2004.
"New maritime training center located in Charleston".
North Carolina State Home Page.
November 8, 2004.
"Coast Guard gets satellite help, Officials will track
vessels with automatic identification system receiver". Federal
Computer Week.
September 29, 2004.
"Feds order new level of security for ferries".
The Seattle Times.
September 23, 2004.
"Coalition Launched to Promote U.S. Port Security".
Yahoo! Finance.
September 21, 2004.
"Don't let ports be weakest link".
Christian Science Monitor.
September 14, 2004.
"Port Security May Be Aided By Electronic Container
Seals". InformationWeek.
September 14, 2004.
"SkyWave
Mobile Introduces Two Inmarsat D+ Satellite Terminals For Improved Tracking,
Monitoring and Control of Fixed and Mobile Assets."
BusinessWire.
September 13, 2004.
"GE developing device for port security".
USA Today Tech.
September 11, 2004.
"U.S. Port Security Measures Cover the Waterfront".
All Hands Community.
September 10, 2004.
"Lack Of Maritime Security Leaves U.S. Ports Open To
Attack". American Forces Information Service.
September 7, 2004.
"Terror in a Box". ABC News.
September 7, 2004.
"America's ports still vulnerable to attack". MSNBC News.
August 26, 2004.
"Better Dialogue Improves Maritime Security".
American Forces Information Service.
August 14, 2004.
"MMA seeks funds for maritime security center".
Maine Maritime Academy to establish center on maritime security. Bangor
Daily News.
August 10, 2004.
"Bush's port security policies are criticized".
Press Herald Online News.
August 6, 2004.
"GAO: Coast Guard should seek partnerships to monitor
vessels". GovExec.com.
August 5, 2004.
"Al Qaeda plans to target merchant shipping".
Reuters.
August 4, 2004. "USCG
to check ports worldwide". Military.com (AP).
July 30, 2004. "Tom
Ridge calls Port Canaveral a good model for seaport security".
Florida Today.
July 27, 2004. "Coast
Guard Implementing New Security Measures". American
Forces Information Service.
June 29, 2004. "Federal,
industry officials at odds over maritime security funding".
GovExec.com.
June 21, 2004. "Secretary
Tom Ridge Announces New Nationwide Port Security Improvements".
Homeland Security Press Room.
June 15, 2004. "Ships
and ports are terrorism's new frontier". MSNBC News.
July 13, 2004. "USF
sonar guards GOP convention". St. Petersburg Times
Online Business.
June 9, 2004. "Coast
Guard expects facilities, vessels to meet deadline".
GovExec.com.
May 28, 2004. "Homeland
Security Threat Cited From Lack of U.S. Flag Shipping, Crew Presence in
U.S. Ports". tvworldwide.com.
May 25, 2004. "Nearly
95 Percent of Ports Do Not Meet U.N. Safety Measures".
U.N. Wire.
May 21, 2004. "National
Safe Boating Week, 2004". White House
Proclamation.
May 8, 2004. "Terrorism
threat roils debate on LNG safety". Press Herald
Online News.
May 7, 2004. "Time
running out for ISPS readiness". Shipping Times, The
Business Times Online.
April 19, 2004. "UN's
World Maritime University Adopts US-developed Maritime Security Training
Program". eMediaWire.
April 15, 2004. "FFC
votes to boost electronic security for rails, ports."
Reuters/US Today.
April 12, 2004. "Terror
on the high seas". International Herald Tribune.
April 11, 2004. "Energy
source or terror target?" Push to build LNG
terminals under fire across the country. Sun Herald, MS.
April 8, 2004. "Senate
panel OKs rail, maritime security bills".
GovExec.com.
April 6, 2004. "Marine
Patrol adds coastal-security role". Press Herald
Online.
March 31, 2004. "Worldwide
Information Subsidiary Upgrades Harbor Safety and Border Security Offering
to Include Nationwide Registry". Yahoo Finance Press
Release.
January 2, 2004. "Funds
for Port Security Center". New York State Strategic
Center for Port and Maritime Security is established. The Rosslyn
News.
January 1, 2004. "Maritime
Security Not Shipshape". New York Post Online.
January 1, 2004. "Planning
lags for maritime security". Press Herald Online.
January 1, 2004. "Maritime
security lag cited. Ports, ships miss deadline to file antiterror
plans". Boston.com News.
December 15, 2003. "$1.5
Million Launches First-In-Nation Program at SUNY Maritime".
Maritime and Port Security Center. The Maritime Watch.
December 10, 2003. "Department
of Homeland Security Announces $179 Million in Grants to Secure America's
Ports". DHS Press Room.
October 10, 2003. "Maine
Port Tries to Hire Federal Baggage Checkers". Fox
News.
August 27, 2003. "Local
Police Divers Joining Fight Against Terrorism". Seattle
police undergo special underwater training. Komo 4 News.
August 26, 2003. "Al
Qaeda Plans Underwater Attack". NewsMax.com.
August 9, 2003. "New
ship tracking system to aid against terrorism". The Milford
Daily News.
May 16, 2003. "Senators
call for study of administration's port security efforts".
Government Executive Magazine.
May 16, 2003. "Coalition
targets maritime terrorism". OregonLive.com.
May 2003. "Interview
with Admiral Thomas Collins". Commandant of the U.S. Coast
Guard discusses the Coast Guard's role in Homeland Security.
April 24, 2003. "Customs
official details work toward secure ports, borders".
GovExec.com.
April 15, 2003. "Lawmakers
fish for more port security funds". GovExec.com.
March 20, 2003. "Seaports
called 'critically vulnerable' to terrorism". GovExec.com.
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