Maritime Security Initiatives provides the regulated community with guidance for understanding the extensive new security regulations issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and for complying with them to meet required deadlines. Vessel owners and operators will appreciate the easy-to-read interpretations and analysis of these new rules. Analysis of each rule includes the purpose and applicability of the rule, a dissection of the requirements, and recommended actions. Due to the size and complexity of the regulations, these compliance guidelines are thoroughly indexed and contain a detailed table of contents for ease of use and cross reference.