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July 1st, 2004 the U.S. Coast Guard will begin enforcing Beginning July 1st, the U.S. Coast Guard will enforce the UN's International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) and ships that are not ISPS certified, and have called ports that are not in compliance with ISPS will face a greater likelihood of boarding for inspection when they reach the United States. In order to facilitate entry to the U.S., ships with ISPS certificates that stop at non-compliant ports may set higher security conditions, log all security actions, and report them as part of their Notice of Arrival. The recommended actions are included in revisions to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 06-03 that the Coast Guard Published in early June. Under the ISPS Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Coast Guard soon will begin to visit foreign ports to assess security. The agency also will publish advisories to identify ports or facilities that are out of compliance. To learn more about the ISPS Code please visit: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/mp/MTSA.shtml The Port of Wilmington, Delaware is finalizing its security plan with the U.S. Coast Guard, and is anticipating to be fully certified by July 1st. For further information on the Port’s security status, please contact: William
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