U.S. Ferry Security Increased in Response to London Bombings

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"Based on the activities and terrorist trends we've seen around the world, it's in everyone's best interest to step up our maritime security measures," says Rear Admiral Jeffrey Garrett, Commander, 13th Coast Guard District.

Washington State Ferry

"But it is best to be proactive as Washington is home to the largest ferry system in the nation and third largest in the world. We are also encouraging other passengers vessels to increase their security precautions and we encourage all citizens to be on the lookout for suspicious or unusual activity on or near our waterways," adds Garrett.