Maritime Transportation Security Act

Op-Ed: Complying with Coast Guard’s Final Rule on cybersecurity

By Jim Kearns and Andy Lee, Jones Walker LLP

On January 17, the U.S. Coast Guard released a final rule on cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system. The rule establishes cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flag vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities that are regulated under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. These requirements will become effective on July 16 for the owners and operators of such vessels and facilities.

The core requirements for...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/op-ed-complying-with-coast-guards-final-rule-on-cybersecurity/

AskWaves: What is a TWIC card?

When securing drivers for shipments that require entry into a maritime facility, transportation and logistics workers are often introduced to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the program is administered to assess security threats within American seaports.

In 2001, the TWIC program was created after the passage of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). The MTSA was a response to the 9/11...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/askwaves-what-is-a-twic-card