Maritime and Port Security - the Next Steps

Abstract

This section of the book Legal Challenges in Maritime Security presents the heading Ocean Carriers' Perspective on Maritime Security. Maritime security is a major challenge for the international community that cuts across a broad spectrum of scholarly disciplines and maritime operation. The book provides in-depth analysis of current international and regional approaches to maritime security, cargo, port and supply chain security, maritime information sharing and capacity building. The work describes measures in place at multilateral and regional levels to improve information sharing and operational coordination regarding security threats to shipping, offshore installations and port facilities. Keywords: legal challenges; maritime security; port facilities