b'PHOTO: BOSTON HARBOR CITY CRUISES T oday, safety and security issues top the list of priorities across all industries, both here in the U.S. and worldwide. Maritime industry security, by nature, comes with its own set of challenges and special circumstances that need to be navigated in an effort to keep passengers and crew safe and vessels secure. Being away from land while underway; the hazards of evacuations at sea; differences in vessel sizes, layouts, and capabilities are just a few of the many unique conditions that confront the industry as it proactively prepares relevant strategy and skill to deal with potential threats.15 DECEMBER 2023'