Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004 - Amends Federal shipping law to subject vessels to in rem liability for civil penalties assessed for violation of certain port security requirements and certain reimbursable costs (incurred by a service provider, including port authorities, facility or terminal operators, shipping agents, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or other person to whom management of the vessel at the port is entrusted). Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction to restrain violations of such requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to refuse or revoke port clearance to any owner, agent, master, officer, or person in charge of a vessel that is liable for a penalty or fine for violation of port security requirements. Directs the Secretary to require uncleared, unladen imported merchandise remaining on a wharf or pier for more than five days to be removed and deposited in a public store or general order warehouse for inspection, after which a delivery permit may be granted. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (HS Secretary) to review U.S. ports and report to Congress on the practices and policies in place to secure sh…