Haiti Selects Florida Company for Maritime Counterterrorism Assistance
The government of Haiti announced that following an international competition it has selected SeaSecure LLC, a global leader in maritime security, to provide comprehensive maritime counterterrorism assistance.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) July 22, 2004 -- The government of Haiti announced that, following an international competition, it has selected SeaSecure LLC, a global leader in maritime security and counter-terrorism consulting, to provide comprehensive maritime counterterrorism assistance. This assistance will include critical port security assessments, writing security plans for strategic port facilities, and conducting training to both government and industry.
"Haiti is reliant upon its ports for its economic survival. Our ability to ensure uninterrupted commerce is critical, particularly in light of new international security requirements," said the Hon. Jean E. Charles, the Director General for the Haitian National Port Authority. "Given the immense importance of achieving compliance with the ISPS Code and other regulations, the Haitian government instituted a rigorous selection process in search of a world-class maritime security consultant."
Director General Charles went on to announce that, "SeaSecure LLC, Haiti's new partner in port security has already performed and is pursuing comprehensive security assessments of most of the Haitian ports, and then is writing security plans for use by both the National Port Authority and the Government's Designated Authority. SeaSecure is also providing much-needed training to our port executives, security personnel, and government agencies on maritime counter-terrorism and security. The alliance of Haiti and SeaSecure will help to protect our commerce, ports, and visiting ships and crew from terrorism and crime, and we look forward to a long and beneficial relationship."
In a press conference, Kim E. Petersen, SeaSecure's President said, "All of us at SeaSecure take pride in having been selected by the new Haitian government as their partner in maritime security. SeaSecure will work closely with the National Ports Authority, the National Security Office, and the ports industry as we conclude our assessments and plans and proceed on to our long-term maritime assistance to Haiti."
In separate agreements, SeaSecure has also been selected by Haiti Cargo Terminal and International Maritime Terminal S.A., two of the largest cargo terminals in Haiti, to perform maritime security assessments and write security plans for their facilities. SeaSecure will subsequently provide training and certification in port security management and operations.
Seaport vulnerability assessments and security plans are now required due to the passage of the International Ship & Port Facility and Security Code. The ISPS Code was adopted by the UNs International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address maritime security at all international ports and the security of ships engaged in international commerce.
About SeaSecure:
Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, SeaSecure is widely recognized as the global leader in maritime security and risk management. A multi-disciplinary company, SeaSecure provides risk consulting services (including vulnerability assessments, and design & engineering); risk management solutions (including project management, procurement, and management software tools); training; and, maritime guard services.
SeaSecure's staff members have performed security and vulnerability assessments in over 90 countries and 170 seaports. In 2001, SeaSecure was appointed Senior Advisor on Maritime & Seaport Security to all of Florida's deep-water ports. SeaSecure's international clientele includes some of the world's largest seaports, shipping companies, and cruise lines. SeaSecure provides maritime security training to governments and industry, including the U.S Coast Guard, U.S Department of Homeland Security, and the governments of China, Aruba, Turkey, Grenada, the Maritime Security Institute, and many others. Its executives sit on the US Senate Port Security Working Group, the Maritime Security Council, the U.S Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, and the U.S Department of Homeland Security's Area Maritime Security Committee for Southern Florida.
About Kim Petersen:
In addition to being the President of SeaSecure, Mr. Petersen is also the Executive Director of the Maritime Security Council, which represents over 70% of the world's shipping. Kim has over 25-years of experience in security and anti-terrorism activities. His civilian career has included senior staff positions with former US Secretaries of State Kissinger and Haig. He lectures extensively and has been featured on such programs as CBS's "Sixty Minutes," ABC's "20/20," the Evening News with Peter Jennings, and National Public Radio. He is a former Visiting Professor at the U.N's World Maritime University, a Senior Associate Instructor at the US Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and a lead instructor at the Maritime Security Institute. In 2003, the Secretary of Transportation appointed Kim to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council; and in 2004, he was appointed by the Department of Homeland Security and U.S Coast Guard to sit on the Area Maritime Security Committee for Southern Florida.
Contact:
Ron Thomason: 954-567-4700
www.seasecure.com
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