COAST GUARD ISSUES NEW PORT SECURITY ADVISORY

WASHINGTON -  The U.S. Coast Guard alerted the maritime community today that Iran has been placed on the port security advisory list.

The Coast Guard determined that Iran has not maintained effective anti-terrorism measures.  The determination was made in accordance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, which authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into account several factors, including whether a foreign port poses a high risk of introducing terrorism to international maritime commerce.

Vessels will be targeted for increased boardings when arriving in U.S. ports if they have visited one of the countries in the port security advisory list during their last five port calls.

The port security advisory list can be viewed at http://homeport.uscg.mil/cgi-bin/st/portal/uscg_docs/MyCG/Editorial/20080318/Port%20Security%20Advisory%20(3-08).pdf?id=f9a96b40104c20f0a64722b1d1e14e2f41e742a7 

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The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.

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