The US Container Securiy Initiative: A Maritime Transport Security Measure or an (inter)National Public Security Measure

Math Noortmann

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticle

    Abstract

    This study analyzes the positions of the U.S., the EC Commission and of the International maritime organizations and seeks to demonstrate that: 1. there is no appropriate legal framework for strengthening international public security; and 2. the qualification of the CSI and C-TPAT as maritime transport security measures, must be understood as a tool in establishing the authority of the EC Commission over the EC member states. The article discusses: 1. The ability of the United States to proceed unilaterally, within the legal framework of the law of the sea; 2. The character of the Container Security Initiative; 3. The position and role of the EC Commission; and 4. The position of the International Maritime Organization, which has been suggested as the appropriate international legal frame-work.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)139 - 161
    Number of pages23
    JournalIus Gentium
    Volume10
    Publication statusPublished - 2004

    Keywords

    • Maritime transport security
    • Container Security Initiative
    • terrorism
    • IMO
    • EU
    • USA

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'The US Container Securiy Initiative: A Maritime Transport Security Measure or an (inter)National Public Security Measure'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this