SecurePort 2007 is a Huge Success
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Critical cruise and commercial sector security issues were addressed by industry leaders and international government executives at last week’s SecurePort 2007 conference hosted by the Port of Houston Authority. Port directors, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, port terminal operators, the U.S. Coast Guard, cruise shipping
and commercial carriers, government entities, as well as leading maritime security experts collected in Houston, Texas to advance SecurePort’s mission dedicated to serving the port security community. Further details about SecurePort can be found at www.secureportusa.com.
Comments from 2007 participants include:
Wade Battles, Managing Director ??" Port of Houston Authority:
“Today port security is a critical component of any MTSA regulated facility. The regulations are changing and the facilities need to stay abreast of their individual circumstances. SecurePort 2007 was invaluable in providing the latest information, technology, and best business practices in a clear open format that was a benefit to all facilities and ports, both large and small.”
CAPT William J. Diehl, P.E., Commander, Sector Houston-Galveston:
“Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston had several members participating in the SecurePort 2007 forums. From that involvement we gathered much insight from those in attendance that will assist us in identifying and addressing some of the maritime security issues we have before us.”
Ryan Owens, Chief, Maritime and Port Security Branch Transportation Infrastructure Security Division, Office of Grants and Training Preparedness Directorate Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C.:
"SecurePort 2007 was an exceptional conference that provided very useful information and a great venue for discussing port security issues and possible solutions."
The Honorable John E. Jamian ??" Former Acting Maritime Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration:
“SecurePort is a must attend conference - highlighting interface at senior operational levels - for any country, government or business organization involved in both port security and efficient movement of cargo.”
Robert Scavone, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, P&O Ports North America, Inc.:
“SecurePort 2007 was a very constructive collection of those people who really make security happen. A solid group of industry and government professionals who can turn theory into practice to produce results.”
Steve Cernak, Port Director - Port of Galveston:
“SecurePort is rapidly evolving into an event where we can proactively discuss our issues and concerns related to port security. But perhaps more importantly, SecurePort provides the forum to facilitate solutions as we collectively move forward in securing our nation’s ports.”
José Silva, Port Facility Security Officer, Administración, Portuaria Integral-Mazatlán:
"Shared experience in these Conferences showed us that security measures against risks and threats must be improved involving Local and Federal Authorities fully committed to the Security".
Robert Toker, Consul, Head of Trade & Investment, British Consulate-General, Houston:
"Port security planning, operational integration, best practices and technology deployment are extremely important to safeguarding the $4 trillion in annual global trade flows. The conference was a good avenue to link commercial, policy and governmental stakeholders - I came away with some good ideas and some valuable contacts”
CAPT Marcus Woodring, Deputy Sector Commander, Sector Houston-Galveston:
“The conference was very valuable in providing opinions with different and diverse view points.”
Ms. Tobi Moore, Security Planner, U.S. Coast Guard:
“The United States Coast Guard was on-site to attend the Sector Houston-Galveston Port Security Grant Program meeting which convened at the SecurePort conference. SecurePort was very informative. The gathering was the crème de la crème in maritime security conferences.”
Raymond Barberesi ??" President, Marine Transportation Specialists Corporation:
“New relationships and stronger partnerships leading to more effective port security are among the most important outcomes facilitated by SecurePort.”
