| Maritime Security is a term which applies to a | | | | an effort to combat terrorism. |
| large variety of technology, devices, and | | | | On international waters, maritime security |
| operations both on deck and on shore. It can | | | | regulations are addressed by the International Ship |
| mean the simple measures used by boat owners | | | | and Port Facility Security Code, which was |
| and operators to protect individuals, vessels, and | | | | adopted in 2002 by the International Maritime |
| cargo from theft, sabotage, or piracy. | | | | Organization (IMO). |
| It can also refer to the large-scale initiatives of | | | | Both of these agreements are concerned with |
| modern naval forces to prevent and arrest | | | | vessel security. They state that vessel owners |
| dangerous and illegal activities; such as hijacking, | | | | operators must appoint security officers, |
| piracy, and human trafficking. | | | | formulate and implement security plans and |
| In the United States, these actions are largely | | | | measures according to the specifics of the vessel, |
| undertaken by the USCG, which is appointed to | | | | and follow the dictates of global security levels. |
| protect all ports, vessels, and facilities. These | | | | The same regulations are in place for owners and |
| duties were outlined and expanded by the | | | | operators of marine facilities, whether they are |
| Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 in | | | | located offshore or on the waterfront. |
