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Title: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Vessel Security Strategy
Author: Sean K. MoonEconomy: United States of
America
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Purpose: To reduce potential security and
safety risks from vessels <300 gross tons, including:
Recreational Vessels Commercial Vessels
Cargo Vessels Passenger Vessels
Background: Developed in cooperation with small vessel stakeholders:
Interagency Working Group; National and Regional stakeholder summits; Extensive inter- and intra-agency consultation.
DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
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31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
Fishing Vessels and Towing Vessels
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Risk Scenarios: Strategy focuses on reducing
risk of small vessels being used as: Waterborne Improvised Explosive Devices (WBIEDs); Conveyances for smuggling weapons (including WMD) into U.S.; Conveyances for smuggling terrorists into U.S.; Waterborne platforms for conducting stand-off attack.
Scope: 17,000,000+ U.S. Vessels Visiting foreign vessels.
DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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Primary Goals:
Develop & leverage strong partnership with small vessel community & public/private sectors to enhance maritime domain awareness.
Enhance maritime security/safety based on coherent plan with layered, innovative approach.
Leverage technology to enhance ability to detect, determine intent & when necessary interdict small vessels.
Enhance coordination, cooperation & communications: Federal, state, local, Tribal & territorial agencies, the Private sector Non-governmental organizations, and International partners.
DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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Follow on Action:
Developing Implementation Plan Executing the Implementation Plan
Lead Agencies/Organizations: Policy Coordination:
Department of Homeland Security Operations:
U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; U.S. Transportation Security Administration; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; U.S. Department of Justice.
DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
Thank you!
Sean K. MoonSenior Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityOffice of Cargo, Maritime, and Trade Policy
[email protected](202) 282-9063
For a copy of the strategy: http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/publications/gc_1209408805402.shtm
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A. Partner with the small vessel community.
Provide for an ongoing dialogue. Expand relationships with other maritime organizations. Educate small vessel community with lessons-learned
system. Leverage existing programs for security and safety
training. Increase public awareness of America’s Waterway Watch
(AWW).
SVSS Major Goals and objectives
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B. Enhance maritime security & safety.
Improve small vessel detection and tracking capabilities. Expand and enhance maritime rad/nuc detection
capabilities. Increase reporting compliance with advanced data
submission. Improve data collection and sharing on small vessels and
operators. Improve data analysis capabilities to target high-risk small
vessels. Improve security for critical infrastructure and key
resources.
SVSS Major Goals and objectives
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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C. Leverage Technology.
Research low-cost, non-intrusive, small vessel ID systems.
Develop anomaly detection and automated scene understanding.
Research improved methods of protecting CI/KR. Improve ability to respond to security and safety zones
intrusions. Research and invest in maritime rad/nuc detection
technology.
SVSS Major Goals and objectives
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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D. Enhance coordination between security
partners and stakeholders. Improve coordinated operations for small vessel
interdiction. Leverage partnerships through sharing of information. Combine efforts in cooperative patrol and enforcement. Make it a priority to assign officers and intelligence
analysts from the USCG, CBP, and ICE to participating fusion centers.
Strengthen Area Maritime Security Plans.
SVSS Major Goals and objectives
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru