title: u.s. department of homeland security small vessel security strategy author: sean k. moon...

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.




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.




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.







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

mailto:[email protected]

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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



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.




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.




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.




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