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2004 World Yearbook » Maritime Security • We allow for "equivalent levels of Progress since September 11th, 2001 security" to recognize more cost-effec- We have made progress in all four ele- tive ways of attaining the same security ments of our strategy ... from my per- level. spective we are getting more secure each day: • We have increased advance notice of arrival to 96 hours. • We require more detailed information and visibility and risk awareness of cargo, passengers and crew. When APM Terminals, one of the world's most successful container terminal operators, decides to build a $450 million terminal in Portsmouth, that says a lot. What makes Portsmouth so attractive to APM Terminals? The same things that could make it the ideal location for your company's headquarters. Portsmouth is strategically located midway along the Atlantic coast at the Zero Mile Marker on the Intracoastal Waterway. Portsmouth is also part of Hampton Roads, the world's largest natural harbor and one of the busiest ports in America. The city's business- friendly environment includes Empowerment, Enterprise and HUB zones, workforce development programs and much more. With a new business park, and retail and residential developments underway, now is the time to join leading companies like APM Terminals in the City of Portsmouth. PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA The right place, the right time. 1-800-848-5690 • www.portsmouthvaed.com Circle 217 on Reader Service Card STEARNS ® Industrial flotation products for all your security needs. From the hottest weather to the coldest; we've got you covered... Inflatable Vests Stearns ...for ALL seasons. Flotation Coveralls Stearns' Inc. P.O. Box 1498 • St. Cloud, MN 56302 • (800) 697-5801 • Fax (320) 252-4425 • E-mail: safety@stearnsnet.com • Circle 221 on Reader Service Card www.stearnsinc.com • We have an international agreement to accelerate AIS (Automated Identification System) requirements, and we are proposing long-range track- ing devices be required internationally. • We have greatly expanded both our security capacity and capabilities, including a sea marshal program, new MSST's (Marine Safety and Security Teams), and vertical insertion and use of force from helicopters. • We have successfully partnered with industry to provide reward for good behavior: Port State Control provides incentives for compliance by foreign flag vessels. Conclusion As General Eisenhower once said, "History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. America has been freedom's protector for more than 200 years. It is our nation's greatest strength...our collec- tive heritage passed down by patriots who fought and died to preserve and protect it. We have not come this far to forsake freedom now. We must not flag in our determination, in our devotion to this great cause. We must protect it while we are on watch and ensure that it continues to flourish for future generations." Terrorism is an international threat. Shipping is an international business. Maritime security requires long-term international solutions. The U. S. Coast Guard will aggressively implement and enforce the international maritime secu- rity standards and hold other nations that trade with us accountable for the full implementation of the ISPS Code by luly 1, 2004. While there are costs in implementing the requirements of ISPS, the financial and human costs of not implementing necessary security meas- ures are too high. The loss of freedom to travel and trade are not acceptable alter- natives. The threat to the security of our maritime homeland is not an acceptable alternative. I believe we have done much to work with the private sector to ensure that the regulations are consistent and fair, while minimizing the cost of security and the impact on the flow of commerce. The key to this initiative is strong partner- ships. The cooperation at the port and state levels has been tremendous since September 11th. But we cannot let our guard down. No one company ... no one agency ... no one country ... can do this alone. We must continue to work together to enhance security and advance our public and economic inter- ests. 48 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
