Critical Gaps

摘要

The threat of small vessels being used as terrorist platforms is a concern among U.S. agencies, officials and security experts.rn1. Between 1993 and 2006, there were 1,080 confirmed cases of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials worldwide.rn2. At U.S. ports, Customs and Border Protection oversees radiation monitoring for cargo arriving in ships over 300 gross tons.rn3. Along the coastline, the Coast Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation's registered small vessels.