46 U.S.C. § 70302 — International measures for seaport and vessel security
submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 114 words · no verdicts yet
This section addresses international measures for seaport and vessel security. It sets the rules stated in the explanation.
Congress encourages the President to keep seeking an international agreement on seaport and vessel* security through the International Maritime Organization. Each member country should consult appropriate private-sector interests. The agreement would set seaport and vessel security measures and could include: (1) screening cargo and baggage at ports like airport screening; (2) limiting access to cargo, vessels, and dockside property to authorized people; (3) extra security aboard vessels; (4) licensing or certification that standards are met; and (5) other suitable measures to prevent unlawful acts against vessel passengers and crews.
Congress encourages the President to continue to seek agreement on international seaport and vessel* security through the International Maritime Organization. In developing an agreement, each member country of the International Maritime Organization should consult with appropriate private sector interests in that country. The agreement would establish seaport and vessel security measures and could include—
seaport screening of cargo and baggage similar to that done at airports;
security measures to restrict access to cargo, vessels, and dockside property to authorized personnel only;
additional security on board vessels;
licensing or certification of compliance with appropriate security standards; and
other appropriate measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on vessels.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 10(2), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1683.)
- 2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1683
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