He adds that ships could also be used by terrorists as delivery systems or even sunk in main river channels. “You could imagine somewhere like the river leading up to the port of Houston. If someone sunk a large vessel within that channel, considering that I believe 7080% of US petroleum goes up that river it would cause an absolutely horrendous economic impact.” As a result of this perceived threat the IMO drew up the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code, but is enough being done to prevent terrorists striking the maritime sector?
The new facility, the hazardous cargo control area (HCCA), is located in an isolated part of the terminal.
Unnecessary movement of dangerous cargo from the terminal to areas outside of the port zone is now prevented. Often, frequent movement of dangerous cargo lead to cargo damage and accidents or loss in transit.
