This document discusses security issues related to container shipping and seaports. It notes that less than 1% of the 48 million containers that transit between major seaports annually are inspected. It also discusses problems like human trafficking, drug trafficking, and terrorism that exploit vulnerabilities in container shipping. The document proposes using infrared cameras and other technologies to help monitor containers and increase security inspections of the small percentage that are currently checked.
1. Port Security :
Infrared revolution
Global Commission for Port Security
Container shipping security: fight against organized crime
2. • At least 48 million containers transit between major
seaports each year
• The estimate is that less than 1% of these are inspected
Container Shipping &
Seaports: facts
3. Human Trafficking
Modern-day slavery: 161 countries are reported to be affected by
human trafficking by being a source, transit or destination count
International drug trafficking
Trafficking routes have become shorter, more diverse and more
easily traversed. The drug trade involves growers, producers,
couriers, suppliers, dealers and users and affects people in almost
all of our 190 member countries.
Crimes & Seaports: facts
4. • Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)
Shipboard broadcast system that allows ships to easily track,
identify, and exchange pertinent navigation information with other
ships and with shore-based facilities.
• Ship Security Alert Systems and Long-Range Tracking
(SSAS)
All ships over 500 gross tonnes are required to be equipped with a
SSAS, which is capable of discreetly raising the alarm to the
relevant authorities and tracking the vessel if the security of the
vessel is compromised, such as when it is attacked or hijacked.
IMO : security measures
against terrorism
5. • The Container Security Initiative (CSI) was announced
by the US in January 2002. Its purpose is to prevent
terrorist attacks by identifying and examining containers
that pose a risk before the containers are shipped to the
US.
USA & Container Shipping
Innovation
6. • Loading
• Seals & Tracking
• Infra-structure
• Bill of lading
• Cost-benefits
Seaports vulnerabilities :
container shipping
7. • Global Commission on Port Security
• CCTV cameras system with infrared for containers
shipping
• Viability
• Affordability
• Sustainability
Infrared revolution
