1. "The use of biometrics to verify within the port setting" - Assess this statement and include in your findings the following areas:

• Types of biometrics that can be used to verify staff.
• Address Security and Privacy concerns.

2. How have historical, political, and socio-economic factors shaped the current state of maritime security in the Caribbean, and what measures can be implemented to enhance the region's ability to address emerging threats such as drug trafficking, piracy, and illegal fishing?

3. It is crucial for relevant authorities to detect suspicious activities. Evaluate what can be deemed as being suspicious and suggest a practical measure to employ in the detection of a suspicious activity.

4. Outline any threat that the United States of America has experienced and discuss how it has led to promoting maritime security.

5. UNCLOS is regarded as a framework convention; explain how this convention can balance the rights and obligations of states.

6. Discuss how threats such as armed robbery, cargo theft, piracy and sabotage can affect the following:

• Shipping line
• Economy
• Seafarers.

7. Explain the relationship between the SUA Convention and the UNCLOS '82 Convention in relation to maritime security

8. Name and briefly describe the international convention which provides legislation governing the maritime areas. With the aid of a sketch, show the location and describe the importance of the following maritime areas:

(a) Territorial Sea

(b) Exclusive Economic Zone

(c) Continental Shelf

9. The event of 1985 triggered a series of improvements in maritime security. This process was further enhanced consequent on the terrorist attack in September 2001 (9/11). Outline briefly, developments in maritime security that culminated in the amendments to the SOLAS Convention and the implementation of the ISPS Code in July 2004.

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