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Table 5-2International Piracy by Region

Table 5-2International Piracy by Region

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Date Malacca Straits South China Sea Other Far East Indian Ocean East Africa West Africa South America and Caribbean Mediterranean Other Total 1994 0 0 0 0...

Chapter Five Homeland and National Security

Chapter Five Homeland and National Security USCG

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States focused attention on the security of the U.S. transportation system-including ports and waterway facilities. In fact, the United States has had a...

Foreword

Foreword

The Marine Transportation System (MTS) contributes to U.S. economic growth, enhances U.S. global competitiveness, and supports national security objectives. The MTS consists of an extensive network of waterways, ports, and their intermodal connectors, vessels, vehicles, and...

Chapter One Waterborne Trade and Transportation Services

Chapter One Waterborne Trade and Transportation Services USCG

The U.S. water transportation services industry comprises companies that carry freight or passengers on the open seas, the Great Lakes, or U.S. inland waterways as well as companies that offer...