New security at state harbors
2004-06-30 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
New security at state harbors
New security measures will go into effect Thursday at all state harbors and ports. Users will have to show government-issued identification at the entrance gate; regular users will get state-issued identification. The new rules are in keeping with the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act.
"Just as how our airports had to make the transition with new security measures, we will put in similar measures at our harbors," said Rod Haraga, state director of transportation.
The security check is expected to take 15 to 30 minutes and could include a vehicle or individual search as well.
People who have to enter secured portions of the harbor have to have completed maritime security awareness training.
The harbors impacted by these measures are: Honolulu, Kalaeloa and Kewalo Basin on Oahu; Hilo and Kawaihae on the Big Island; Kahului on Maui; and Nawiliwili on Kauai.
New security at state harbors
New security measures will go into effect Thursday at all state harbors and ports. Users will have to show government-issued identification at the entrance gate; regular users will get state-issued identification. The new rules are in keeping with the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act.
"Just as how our airports had to make the transition with new security measures, we will put in similar measures at our harbors," said Rod Haraga, state director of transportation.
The security check is expected to take 15 to 30 minutes and could include a vehicle or individual search as well.
People who have to enter secured portions of the harbor have to have completed maritime security awareness training.
The harbors impacted by these measures are: Honolulu, Kalaeloa and Kewalo Basin on Oahu; Hilo and Kawaihae on the Big Island; Kahului on Maui; and Nawiliwili on Kauai.
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