International measures for seaport and vessel security

U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle VII - Security and Drug Enforcement CHAPTER 703 - MARITIME SECURITY Sec. 70302 - International measures for seaport and vessel security From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§70302. International measures for seaport and vessel security

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— (1) seaport screening of cargo and baggage similar to that done at airports; (2) security measures to restrict access to cargo, vessels, and dockside property to authorized personnel only; (3) additional security on board vessels; (4) licensing or certification of compliance with appropriate security standards; and (5) other appropriate measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on vessels.

(Pub. L. 109–304, §10(2), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1683.)

Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70302 46 App.:1801. Pub. L. 99–399, title IX, §902, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 889.

The word "vessel" is substituted for "shipboard" for consistency in the revised title. The words "and commends him on his efforts to date" are omitted as unnecessary.