Number
of Security Deficiencies Associated with Major Control Actions
73
Major Control
Actions by Vessel Type
Bulk
carrier
14
Containership
6
General
dry cargo ship
6
Roll-on/Roll-off-cargo
ship
3
Refrigerated
cargo carrier
2
Chemical
tankship
1
Oil
tankship
1
Supply
ship
1
Towboat/tug
1
Number
of Major Control Actions
35
NOTES: A Major Control Action (MCA) occurs when a vessel is detained, denied entry, or expelled for violating International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) or Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA).
SOURCE: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Port State Control in the United States, Annual Report 2006
