title: u.s. department of homeland security small vessel security strategy author: sean k. moon...
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Title: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Vessel Security Strategy
Author: Sean K. MoonEconomy: United States of
America
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
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
Fishing Vessels and Towing Vessels
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
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
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
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
Backup Slides…
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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
25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru
31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru
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
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
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