Modern technology 'must to protect ports'

jueves, 07 diciembre 2006

BAHRAIN and countries with port facilities must use modern technology to protect themselves against the risk of a sea-based terrorist attack...

Globally recognised technology and business executive Arpad Toth says drug trafficking, piracy, arms and money smuggling, biological attacks and the sabotage of sea-based telecommunication lines are the major threats facing the industry.

The chairman and chief executive officer of US-based Alacera argues countries with ports should use devices that can detect weapons of mass destruction and nuclear materials.
"Maritime security is an integral part of a nation's security," said Mr Toth, who was speaking at the ASIS International Middle East Security Conference yesterday.

"Maritime security protection is a very complicated task and involves several agencies. The detection devices should have the capabilities for uncovering weapons of mass destruction because they are the biggest danger.

Source: DAILY NEWS