Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship

Издание на английском языке.
Drug trafficking is a huge criminal enterprise, involving enormous sums of money and a complex international network of often violent and highly organised cartels and gangs. Commercial shipping, unfortunately, can unwittingly play a significant part in the transportation of illicit drugs to the places where they are consumed. The shipping industry therefore shares a collective responsibility to assist in combatting this illegal traffic. This requires shipping companies, and ships' crews, to be constantly aware of the possibility that ships, and the cargo they carry, may be used as a cover for drug smuggling. This is also a matter of enlightened self-interest. In the event that illegal drugs are found on board a ship by local customs or law enforcement agencies, companies and seafarers may potentially be exposed to huge financial fines or penalties, or even the risk of imprisonment.

Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Section A - Preparation - Understanding the Security Challenges
Chapter 1 - All Ports and Seas are Vulnerable
1.1 Strategic Response
1.2 Defining the Problem
1.3 Preparation, Protection, Prevention and Response
1.4 Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Policy
1.4.1 D&A Related Procedures
1.4.2 The Master's Responsibilities
1.4.3 Legal Drug and Medication Use
1.4.4 Testing Procedure
1.5 An Introduction to Measures to Safeguard a Ship Against Drug Trafficking
1.6 Assessing the Risk of Drug Trafficking by Ship for Specific Routes
1.7 Global Drug Trafficking Routes
1.7.1 Key Global Routes - Flows of Heroin from/to Countries (or Regions)
1.7.2 Key Global Routes - Flows of Cocaine from/to Countries (or Regions)
1.7.3 Key Global Routes - Flows of Methamphetamine from/to Countries (or Regions)
1.7.4 Commentary on Key Drug Routes Affecting Merchant Shipping
1.8 Frequent Ports and Places Targeted by Drug Traffickers
1.8.1 High Profile Drug Seizures-Africa
1.8.2 High Profile Drug Seizures-The Americas
1.8.3 High Profile Drug Seizures - Middle East/Asia
1.8.4 High Profile Drug Seizures - Europe
1.8.5 High Profile Drug Seizures - Oceania
Chapter 2 - The Threat to Ships
2.1 Vulnerabilities of Shipping
2.2 Drug Seizures On Board Ship
2.2.1 Drug Seizures on Dry Cargo Vessels Across 2020 to 2023
2.2.2 Drug Seizures on Tankers Across 2020 to 2023
2.2.3 Drug Seizures on Passenger Ships Across 2020 to 2023