February 2013 According to a report released by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General indicates that cargo containers that arrive at America’s main ports are not being properly scanned for radioactive materials. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) states in the report that “Although all cargo is being screened, we identified some radiation […]
Maritime Safety Fears for Jamaica
February 2013 A high level symposium hosted by the International Maritime Organization wrapped up this past week in St. James. The event, attracting participants from 20 countries in the Caribbean region, was hosted by Jamaica and aimed at discussing critical maritime issues. The issues on the agenda were piracy, maritime safety, workers rights and environmental […]
Terror Threat to Canadian Waterways
November 2012 A recent Canadian assessment of the country’s maritime security vulnerabilities asserts that the threat to Canada’s maritime borders has increased. The report shows that Canada has no satisfactory plan to counter the national security threats posed by small boats in heavily trafficked maritime border areas. The report specifically mentions the possibility of terrorists organizations […]
Canada hi-tech radar for border security
October 2012 As the United States increases both land and sea border security to its south, Canada has also become a recent partner in efforts to shore up America’s northern borders. Because waterways can be particularly tricky to police, Canadian authorities have recently begun using high-tech radar in a new and innovative way. Canadian company […]