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2004 World Yearbook » Maritime Security The Midas Touch Full Vessel Monitor and Alarm Systems | Fire Alarms! |Tank Volumel * I Electrical I » lEnglne Data] » Circle 296 on Reader Service Card Misc Alarms} Full Color Waterproof Touch Screens - 24 volt Systems New Builds and Refits - Agency Approvals NightWatch Industries, Jupiter, Florida 561-745-8722 vwvw.night-wBtcti.com Circle 297 on Reader Service Card NCHORS ANCHOR. LARGEST INVENTORY OF NEW & USED IN THE U.S.A. MARINE CHAINS FAX: 713/644-1185 WATTS: 800/233-8014 PHONE: 713/644-1183 P.O. BOX 58645 HOUSTON, TX 77258 ALL TYPE ANCHORS & CHAIN ABS, LLOYDS GRADE 2, 3, K-4 CHAIN & FITTINGS sales (nanchoruiarini'houston.com www.anchorniarinehouston.coni Circle 209 on Reader Service Card Proven Performance Over 50 years of innovative seating design and customer satisfaction www.hobostrom.com sales@hobostrom.com H.O. Bostrom Waukesha, Wl U.S.A. 1-800-332-5415 Fax: 262-542-3784 Full 5-Year Performance Warranty SeaPost Torsion Shock Isolating Suspension Seating for All Shipboard Locations Circle 221 on Reader Service Card Minimizing the risk of a water-borne or delivered ter- rorist attack is no small responsibility. Maritime Reporter visited recently with U.S. Coast Guard LCDR Stephen M. Midas. Chief, Planning and Risk Management Department, Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads, for some insights. When historians document the early 21st century evolution of the U.S. Coast Guard, the current era will be considered a watershed for many reasons. In the midst of a dramatic transformation of assets and responsibilities, the Coast Guard, which was taken in whole into the new Department of Homeland Security, has been an exemplary extrovert in efforts to commu- nicate with industry in the implementation of measures to meet the new Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). Tasked with burgeoning and ever-evolving responsibilities that transcends military, industry and public service, it has been a lead voice in helping to secure our shores while facilitating the busi- ness of the world's lead trade partner. "The only safe port is one where nothing moves. We can't do that." Alternately, it has played some cards very close to the vest —understandably so — particularly in regards to its means and methods utilized to identify potential threats and critical waterfront infrastructure, the latter which was expanded significantly under MTSA. Its role as protector versus known and yet-to-be- known terrorist threats must constantly be weighed against the need to facilitate efficient port operations, all the while maintaining a long list of traditional duties that are core to the public interest. While the knee-jerk reaction to enhanced maritime security capabilities may be the integration of the latest technological product or system, it is apparent that there is no "silver bullet" solution to mitigate these threats, and the buzz word today is taking the 'layered approach' to maritime and port facility security. "Industry in this area and across the country realizes and understands that they all have a role, and that this is an all hands evolution," said Midas. " The challenge is getting everyone together, playing off of the same sheet of music." Central to this is communication, and LCDR Midas was one of the key people behind the effort to improve coordination and communications between local groups like the Hampton Roads Harbor Safety/Port Protection/Emergency Control Committee, which was recognized by headquarters as the 2003 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year, the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council and the Area Maritime Security Committee. The humble Midas would be reluctant to take too much credit though. "One of the biggest complaints that we had was that no one was talking to each other." said Midas. "We start- ed with the Port Security Committee to ensure every- one knew the other guys' business and capability, to better coordinate response (to an emergency)." SELCO USA, Inc. 2508 Lakebrook Court Atlanta. tiA 30360-1715 Phone(770)455-9110 F«x (770) 457-3754 www.SCLCOliSA.com NEW GENERATOR CONTROLS 3 Phase: Overcurrent and Overload Prot. Voltage Established Prot. Reverse Power Prot. Dead Bus Closing Synchronization Act. Load Sharing 'React. Load Sharing Non-Essintial Trips LOW COST 'Many .'A(urine .'Approvals. Call today tor a free consultation. Measuring your needs with accuracy I 64 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
