1. Title: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Vessel Security Strategy Author: Sean K. Moon Economy: United States of America

2.  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

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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

6. 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. Moon Senior Policy Advisor U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Cargo, Maritime, and Trade Policy sean.moon@dhs.gov (202) 282-9063 sean.moon@dhs.gov For a copy of the strategy: http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/publications/gc_1209408805402.shtm

7. Backup Slides… 25-29 August 2008, Lima, Peru 31st APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting (TPT-WG31), Lima, Peru

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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