port security
Dock access control
Port security encompasses measures to protect seaports, harbors, and maritime facilities from threats including terrorism, smuggling, and theft.
It involves controlling access to port areas, screening cargo and passengers, and monitoring vessel traffic.
In the U.S., the Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection share port security responsibilities.
New port security measures delayed shipping after 9/11.
- customs clearanceFormal import approval procedure
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- coastal defenseSafeguarding land from sea-based threats
- navyMaritime military force
- coastguardSeafaring emergency responders
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