SOURCE:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Port State Control in
the United States, Annual Report 2005.
Until July 1, 2004, Coast Guard detentions were primarily for safety
regulations. After July, 2004, the Maritime Transportation Security Act of
2002 extended Coast Guard enforcement to security and safety regulations.
Once extended enforcement began, overall deficiencies decreased for both
safety- and security-related issues.
