A new IAEA publication on the security of nuclear and other radioactive material in transport has been released. “It is essential that nuclear and other radioactive material is managed securely and is properly protected against criminal or intentional unauthorized acts during their transport,” said Heather Looney, Head of the Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section in the IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security.
“Transport-related incidents account for more than 50 per cent of all thefts reported to the IAEA’s Incident and Trafficking Database since 1995, which highlights the importance of strengthening transport security measures,” she added. The publication is designed to assist countries in establishing robust transport security measures against potential threats such as theft or sabotage. Such measures range from administrative procedures, to protecting the confidentiality of transport routes and operations, to the physical protection of shipments.
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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency
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