Which initiative provides biometric credentials for maritime workers?

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is designed specifically to provide biometric credentials for maritime workers. TWIC is implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and requires maritime workers to undergo a security threat assessment, which includes a criminal history background check. The use of biometric data, such as fingerprints, enhances security and access control at ports and other secure maritime facilities. This means that individuals who need access to secure areas of the nation's maritime transportation system must hold this credential, ensuring that only authorized and vetted personnel can enter sensitive security zones.

The other options, while related to security and worker identification, do not specifically relate to the issuance of biometric credentials for maritime workers.