Keeping U.S. Waters Safe and Secure

The maritime industry has always played an integral part in the development and implementation of regulations. Their assistance in developing the provisions of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) was invaluable. During this process, the concept of alternative security programs (ASPs) was developed to provide industry partners greater flexibility in meeting MTSA requirements. To date, there are 9 approved ASPs, which encompass thousands of vessels and facilities throughout the United States. This article describes the ASPs developed by the American Waterways Operators, Lake Carriers Association, Offshore Marine Service Association, and Passenger Vessel Association for their specific industry segments. Programs such as the ASP ensure that security requirements are catered to the customer, thereby providing the flexibility needed to maintain effective security systems.

• Record URL:
  • http://uscg.mil/proceedings/archive/2006/Vol63_No1_Spr2006.pdf
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• Authors:
  • Willis, Mark
  • McLellan, Malcolm
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 39-41
• Serial:
  • Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea, Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: U.S. Coast Guard
  • Serial URL: http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maritime industry; Maritime law; Policy making; Public private partnerships; Regulations; Security; Ships; Trade associations; Water areas; Water transportation; Waterways
• Identifier Terms: American Waterways Association; Lake Carriers Association; Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002; Offshore Marine Service Association; Passenger Vessel Association
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Law; Marine Transportation; Policy; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01031223
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 2006 7:58AM