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Summary SlideSummary SlideGlobal Maritime Information Sharing Symposium:– Pursuant to President Bush’s directive for a Maritime

Security Policy, the following strategic actions (among others) were required:

Maritime Security Policy Coordinating Committee establishedNational Strategy for Maritime SecurityGlobal Maritime Intelligence IntegrationDomestic OutreachMaritime Commerce Security

The GMISS demonstrated to me that since late 2001 much has been accomplished, with much still required.

Global Maritime Information Global Maritime Information Sharing SymposiumSharing Symposium

Enhancing Maritime Commerce Enhancing Maritime Commerce Through Open Through Open

Information SharingInformation Sharing

August 20-21, 2008United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, New York

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SymposiumSymposium’’s Hostss Hosts

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GMISS: This Is Serious StuffGMISS: This Is Serious Stuff

Significant concerns and serious discussions involved:– Developed 4-5 specific

action items per discussion category to take home with us

Are we prepared?Are we defining “maritime”appropriately?

Marina Police Lieutenant Bruce C. Martin at Kings

Point, NY

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Protecting Commerce Through Protecting Commerce Through Information Sharing in the Information Sharing in the

Maritime DomainMaritime DomainHow can US Government be more coherent in its approach to industry?What should be the model for information sharing opportunities that will benefit the flow of commerce and help trade?What are the unexploited maritime information sharing opportunities that will benefit the flow of commerce and help trade?How do we leverage the national strategy for maritime domain awareness to further these efforts?

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Maritime Domain Awareness PrioritiesMaritime Domain Awareness Priorities

Balance Structure Organization

Attack in the maritime domain = permanent

trauma

Too many rocks/stones relative to regulatory

requirements = greater cost

Identify national (global)

leader who can “carry the load”

AmbiguousThreats

Work Towards Trust

Who Owns MDA?

• Define what information is needed• Identify barriers to sharing• Come to resolution

RISK!

Don’t incite people with our (US) regulations, requirements, and decisions!

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Global Sea Commerce Craves SecurityGlobal Sea Commerce Craves Security

• What goes out of port(s)?• Where is it held?• How is it transported and at what

frequency?• Where does it go upon arrival?

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Level of Worldwide UncertaintyLevel of Worldwide Uncertainty

“If we do things that further MDA, but which suddenly leads to punitive action by (Chinese). . . this will lead to havoc!”RADM Lee Metcalf, OGMSALead actor must be able to speak with “one voice” and must also be comfortable within the domestic (US) and global arenas

9Expand our view relative to Maritime Domain Awareness and

Global Maritime Information Sharing

Decision Making Problems

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National Security AffairsNational Security Affairs

Classification:– Within the realm of Information Sharing Environment (ISE):

ALWAYS protect sources and methods!

Trusted Partnership necessary to get/share information:– EXAMPLE: Classification dynamics of satellites which

observe/track ships on the seas:That classified information is not always shared with the DEA, FBI, ICE, or certainly with local and state law enforcement agencies

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NSA ContinuedNSA ContinuedWho needs to enter Information Sharing Environment?– Homeland Security– Law Enforcement– DoD– Intelligence Community

(36 total)– Private Sector Q: What is the principal

obstacle?A: Not a lack of technical

capability, but rather a factor of culture!

Marina Police Lieutenant Bruce C. Martin and DDNI Programming Manager for Information Sharing Environment Ambassador Thomas McNamara at GMISS.

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NSA ContinuedNSA ContinuedNational ISE Goals:– Standardization– Rationalization– Harmonization

ALL REQUIRE DATA SHARING FOR:

– National Counter Terrorism Centers

– Fusion Centers– Suspicious Incident Reports– Private Data Sharing (2

types:Sector Based PartnershipsGeographical Based Information Sharing

Four Mandates for Change:– Reciprocity of

classification– Continue to define

common processes and practices

– Commitment to protect individual privacy rights and civil liberties

– Understand risk management without any delusions

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International ShippingInternational ShippingWhat is the information sharing format?Can the proprietary information be protected?What recourse is there for companies when corrupt government officials disseminate valuable proprietary information?Labor vs. Management– With (America’s) litigious society, many times there is an

effort to assign “blame”

“Security (for USA) does not start at our borders. For ISE to succeed, everyone must think internationally.” Quote from Mr. Philip Shapiro, CEO Liberty Maritime, Inc.

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Working Group A:

“Can Government Information Requests to ShippingCompanies be Consolidated Streamlined, Standardized or Reduced?”

Lead: CDR James L. Feldkamp (Global Maritimes Situational AwarenessCo-Lead: Mr. Andrew Grasso (American RO/RO Carrier)

Presenters:

Ms. Kathy Metcalf (Chamber of Shipping America): “Two Way Communications –Consolidating and Streamlining Government and Maritime Industry Information Flows

Doug McGuire (Kinder-Morgan) “Terminal Operations and information sharing post 9/11

Kenneth Hayes (US Customs & Border Protection): “10+2” Filing Procedures (+’s & -’s)

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Action ItemsAction Items• Electronic Reporting / Routine -Integrated Program – one stop-Feedback Loop-Validated Requirements-Vetted Local Requirements disseminated by government single source “belly button”-Timing reports standardized (96hr/24hr).

• Electronic Reporting / Incidents (911)-All incidents / activities

- US Govt disseminated data

James.L.Feldkamp@uscg.mil(202) 372-3081

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Action Items (Cont)Action Items (Cont)• Standardize Timing and Reporting Procedures• Define Globalized Baseline Requirements • ITDS• Standardize Incident Reporting Format• Advanced Notification and Approval Prior to Entry• “Bellybutton” for Incidents

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US Navy Fleet Forces US Navy Fleet Forces Command (FFC)Command (FFC)

“(Sea) Commerce craves security!”Strategic concerns include:– Naval cooperation

and guidance for shipping

– International reach and subject matter expertise in MDA on the part of USFFC

US Navy RADM Mark Buzby, Naval Fleet Forces Command

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FFC ContinuedFFC Continued

• IN THE FUTURE:

• Formalizing fleet level MDA

• Get rid of egos throughout United States Navy

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Military Sealift CommandMilitary Sealift CommandOn “9/11-9/12” what was “critical infrastructure” and how was it to be protected?Major “YES/NO” decisions were requiredModels and spreadsheets were prepared for nation’s decision makersMSC was mobilized immediately to provide all necessary support

LESSON LEARNED: Create 12 member National Infrastructure Command

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Liaison With Commercial ShippingLiaison With Commercial Shipping

Ships are not registered in USA or Europe– Marshall Islands, Panamanian, UAE, Bahaman

Registry

Shippers are motivated by profitShippers require “on-time” deliveriesShippers face significant fines or potential loss of contracts if schedule is missed

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Understanding Private Understanding Private Maritime IndustryMaritime Industry

Consider the global scope of private maritime industryConsideration of what private maritime industry’s needs are relative to:– Continuity of Operations (COOP)– Maritime Information Sharing/Exchange

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Maritime Industry InitiativesMaritime Industry Initiatives“Where is ____ ship now?”– Such information is routinely available (“Q88”)

Tracking rules/regulationsTracking certifications and licensing requirementsOwners of tankers and shipping lines subscribe to their own information service(s)Receive screening alerts

Keep in mind information is provided to shippers in order to allow them to get the information they want in the format they want it in!

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Department of Homeland Department of Homeland Security InitiativesSecurity Initiatives

What does DHS have to offer:– Centers of Excellence (6

planned)– “These centers can become

a ‘touchpoint’ between the government and the private sector.”

– Method for government to deal with industry in manner similar to the way industry deals with itself

USCG RADM James

Watson

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DHS ContinuedDHS Continued

Potential Hazards:– Lack of funds– Is this a “knee-jerk” reaction to emergent

needs?– Ensure that such Centers of Excellence are

staffed with best qualified employees– Comes down to money and personnel:

Important to establish each of the centers but also not to do “rush job” which would lead to mixed results!

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Streamlining the Information Streamlining the Information Requests to Shipping CompaniesRequests to Shipping Companies

Maritime Safety and Security Information System (MSSIS)– A data exchange

system fostering cooperation among nations

Find a specific need to share informationIdentify what information is needed Identify when information is neededDefine the means to share it

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Law Enforcement Information Law Enforcement Information Sharing ModelSharing Model

How does a Maritime Information Fusion Center fit relative to:– Enforcement & Analysis– Providing “on time”

information to allow immediate response to “choke/block points” which can stifle commerce

– Easy System vs. Complex System

Marina, California, Police Lieutenant Bruce C. Martin and Los Angeles Port Police Chief Ronald Boyd meet to discuss law enforcement information sharing issues at GMISS.

Valuable Information At Right Time

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Information Fusion CentersInformation Fusion Centers

WHICH MODEL:– NYPD (Do it alone)– Project SEAHAWK (Charleston, South Carolina, Harbor Operations

Command) (Unified Command With Tasking Capabilities)– Columbia/Snake River Regional Maritime Security Coalition

(Independent, commercially oriented, WiFi based)

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Working Group B – Fusion Centers Points of Discussion

• A virtual “system” is the model vs. a bricks and mortar “center”• The Identification of the “stake holders” is a critical key (industry, private, government, law enforcement security and etc.)• Who are the providers and the users? (interests)• There is a need to identify and inventory the existing information “pools” and data that exists• Analysis of data/information that exists is important – What is it and is it useful? Who can have it? How can they use it?

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Working Group B – Points of Discussion Continued

• Configure the data to determine how that it is now or will be virtually accessed• Determine what data does not exist that is desired and needed (gap analysis)• Explore who has and can provide or make available the needed new information or what they can do to make it available• The geographic scope is important to determine. Blue, green, gray water or all of it. Domestic vs. International. (Where do you start?)

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Working Group B – Action Items

• Identify the stake holders and engage key representative leaders for a working group• Inventory existing information data centers and sources that could possible be useful and linked then begin to evaluate it• Define the needed information that has not been found in the inventory. Look further for it and begin to evaluate where and how it can be created.• Seahawk Model to be further investigated

NOTE: DOJ mandate soon to expire• “Single Portal” Concept –Federal Vs. Commercial –Ex. Spain, Canada

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Maritime Industry visMaritime Industry vis--àà--vis World vis World Navies and Coast GuardsNavies and Coast Guards

Foreign ports (including those located in underdeveloped countries) have significant depth of security which makes US ports pale in comparison!Both ocean and riverine ports have significant surveillance capabilities

Marina Police Lieutenant Bruce C. Martin meets with representatives from various world navies and coast guards at GMISS, along with long-time NPS/MDA supporter Guy Thomas.

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• Concept of a 911 (emergency) or 411 (information) number • Consistency across maritime geographic regions and cultural awareness (as well as standardization of boardings and requirements)• Create a portal (like: Maritime Information Exchange) for reference by commercial interests (similar to the Coast Guard portal for example). Build this globally• Navy and Coast Guard need to bring the story to the customer Examples: CMA Annual Conference and other venues where commercial shipping interests are located.• What is the strategic economic cost of piracy related to the trading states?• Will improved information exchange reduce the required hailings of commercial vessels? Can the costs incurred be better used?• National/international Chambers of Shipping and other Ship owner Associations are sources for the navies and coast guards to work with in order to facilitate the exchange of maritime information. BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, and other trade specific organizations as well

Points of Discussion

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Navies and coast guards should report in the appropriate publications their missions and capabilities in re: information sharing, etc., to facilitate the partnership between government and commercial shipping interests• If we take the message internationally, There is a need to build partnerships between the navies and coast guards of the world before transporting the concepts. Bridge building is required so as not to insult local players• Cultural sensitivities exist and should be respected.• Certain governments may place the issue of MDA with non- navy organizations, such as in Australia. We should be sensitive to same. This may also be the case in other nations. • Is Long Range Identification & Tracking needed any longer? Nation states are sharing their AIS information (SOLAS)• Get the international governments involved • Symposium participants fill-out a survey

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1) Develop a PLAN - Recognizing categories of awareness and

security2) Find associations/organizations where

industry can invite us to address MDA/MSA3) Build or find a web portal to share maritime

information and use/employ publications to spread the word

Action Items

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Economics of Maritime Economics of Maritime CommerceCommerce

Strategic Security Concerns Include:– Criminal Activity (Drugs, Human Smuggling)– Piracy– WMD, CHEMBIO, Nuclear Material– What is:

Per Ton/Per Mile expense to move items:– By ship?– By barge?– By railroad (hoppers)?

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

1980TODAY2030

Maritime Shipping Levels

GREATER RELIANCE

ON SHIPPING CREATES

RISK

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Economic Incentives for Maritime Economic Incentives for Maritime Information SharingInformation Sharing

Security Value– Can it be measured?

Market ForcesTradeoffsExternalities– Government is usually best able to provide items

for common goodMotivation to Participate– More “carrot” and less “stick”

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• Better commercial awareness between/by USCG inspectors• Vessel escorts to minimize war risk premiums• Human resource crisis in industry• Awareness of crisis (shortage of seamen) & attitude (long-term requirement) & human resource experience• Unfunded requirements not fair

Points of Discussion

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• Investment incentives by government• Unified vs. Multiple: Oil Protection Act (OPA) vs. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) -> maritime policy decisions• Remove uncertainty from processes• Government focus on standards (partnership)• Develop ontology (basic categories and their relationships) for data• Remove stigma associated with working with intelligence agencies

Continued

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• Align Voice Over Internet (VOI) criteria• Identify value of specific security requirements• Use industry input (polls)• Utilize industry partnerships for enforcement• Acta non Verba

Action Items

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Who Provides What to Whom?Who Provides What to Whom?When people around the world seek to participate in the open market, they will provide any/all personal data required, believing it will benefit their self-interestSuch interests can go terribly wrong, leading to great consequences which must be managed appropriately

Marina Police Lieutenant Bruce C. Martin meeting

with FEMA Director Paulison

at NPS

USN VADM ULRICH (RET)

noted that people

voluntarily provide personal

information when it is in

their best interest

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Final QuestionFinal Question

Query by RADM Metcalf:– Is there value in continuing an annual conference

such as GMISS as the center of focus for issues and innovations?

YES!With upcoming change in Presidential Administrations, should be considered earlier than 1 year anniversary (within 8 months)Must identify who is going to track the metrics/methods for the listed action items NPS is in lead position to be that actor and to host the follow-up conference

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Personal ReflectionsPersonal Reflections– Enhancement of practice

of networking (one-on- one cooperative contacts), particularly in law enforcement, will lead to great effectiveness and success:

In Japanese: GiriIn Chinese: GuanxiIn English: Building Direct, Working Relationships (I.E. FBI National Academy)

Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness RADM Lee Metcalf and Marina, California, Police Lieutenant share a moment at GMISS in Kings Point, New York.

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Brief Prepared By:Brief Prepared By: Bruce C. Martin, MPPBruce C. Martin, MPP

LieutenantLieutenant Marina Police DepartmentMarina Police Department

(831) 884(831) 884--12101210 bmartin2@leo.govbmartin2@leo.gov