Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of critical infrastructure and essential for maintaining global and domestic economies. In order to effectively secure a dynamic port facility operation, one must understand the business of maritime commerce. Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, Port Security Management, Second Edition continues to supply readers with this understanding.
This fully updated edition covers the latest in continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, securing vessels, cargo security, and granting employee credentials. Focusing on best practices,it details real-world solutions that law enforcement authorities and security management professionals can put to use immediately.
Assuming little prior knowledge of the industry, the book examines port security in the context of global transportation systems. It supplies practitioners and educators with a framework for managing port security and details risk assessment and physical security best practices for securing ships and ports.
The book explains how the various stakeholders, including port management, security, government, and private industry, can collaborate to develop safe and secure best practices while maintaining efficient operations.
Addressing the legislative measures, regulatory issues, and logistical aspects of port security, the book includes coverage of cruise ships, cargo security, CT-PAT, and emergency operations. Complete with a new chapter on intelligence, this book is ideal for anyone with a vested interest in secure and prosperous port facilities who wants to truly understand how to best tackle the management of port security.
Preface
Part I : History and Organization of Port and Maritime Security
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Port Security Management
Chapter 2 : Maritime and Port Security: A Manager’s Perspective
Chapter 3 : Security Challenges Facing Port Operations
Part II : Risk Management, Planning, and Coordination of Port Security
Chapter 4 : Port Security as a Risk Management Activity
Chapter 5 : Port Facility Security as a Management Function
Chapter 6 : Implementing a Plan for Port Security: Management Tasks and Responsibilities Facility and Personnel Security
Chapter 7 : Access Controls
Chapter 8 : Physical and Waterside Security in the Port Facility
Chapter 9 : Security Force Management
Chapter 10 : Vessel and Cargo Operations
Chapter 11 : Safety and Emergency Management
Chapter 12 : Managing Technology Solutions for Port Facility Security
Chapter 13 : Intelligence
Chapter 14 : Systemic Management for a Secure and Viable Port Facility
References
Glossary and Organizational Resources
Bibliography
Appendix
Index
