U. S. Coast Guard Requirements Maritime Security

Challenges to maritime security U.S. Coast Guard Tight Security vs. Free Flow of Commerce Diversity of Port Activity Consistent yet Adaptable

Layered Defense using Risk Based Approach US Navy Private Sector Customs Inspectors Container Terminal Port Authority/INS Customs Police Boat Private Sector Park Service US Customs

U.S. Coast Guard Basic Concept Security Assessments Security Plans Goal is to Reduce Vulnerabilities

U.S. Coast Guard Homeland Security Plans National Maritime Transportation Security Plan National Transportation Security Plan Port Security Plan Vessel Security Plans Facility Security Plans

U.S. Coast Guard Assessment – Risk Factors Consequence / Criticality Threat Vulnerability

U.S. Coast Guard Assessing Threats Types of Attacks: –External Attack –Intrude & take control –Intrude & damage/destroy target Vectors of Attacks: –Air –Land –Sea –Sub-surface –Cyber – Utilities

U.S. Coast Guard Features of the Port Security Plan Developed through the local port security committee. Based on a port security assessment. Describes incident response (fed, state, local). Facility and vessel security plans are critical elements

U.S. Coast Guard Elements of the Facility & Vessel Security Plans Comprehensive Plans that include: - Improved communications - Specific security duties - Describe response activities Security Activities Increase for each MARSEC Level

U.S. Coast Guard Additional Security Requirements - Domestic Transportation security cards Seafarer Identification Maritime security professional training Long-range ship tracking Maritime intelligence Foreign Port Assessments

U.S. Coast Guard Additional Security Requirements - International Ship Security Alert Ship Identification Numbers Automated Identification System (A.I.S.) Continuous synopsis record Port State Control

Ambitious Timeline U.S. Coast Guard

Investment in Security U.S. Coast Guard Resource Concerns Maritime Industry Private Sector State and Local Governments

Maximize Stakeholder Input U.S. Coast Guard

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