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RequirementsRequirementsMaritime SecurityMaritime Security

Challenges to maritime securityChallenges to maritime security

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•Tight Security vs. Free Flow of Commerce

•Diversity of Port Activity

•Consistent yet Adaptable

Layered Defense using Risk Based Approach

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Private

Sector

Customs Inspectors

Container Terminal

Port Authority/INSCustoms

Police Boat Private Sector

Park Service

US Customs

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Basic ConceptBasic Concept

• Security Assessments

• Security Plans

• Goal is to Reduce Vulnerabilities

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Homeland Security PlansHomeland Security Plans

National Maritime Transportation Security Plan

National Transportation Security Plan

PortSecurity Plan

Vessel Security Plans

Facility Security Plans

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Assessment – Risk FactorsAssessment – Risk Factors

• Consequence / Criticality

• Threat

• Vulnerability

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Assessing ThreatsAssessing Threats• Types of Attacks:

– External Attack

– Intrude & take control

– Intrude & damage/destroy target

• Vectors of Attacks:– Air

– Land

– Sea

– Sub-surface

– Cyber

– Utilities

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Features of the Port Security PlanFeatures 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

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Elements of the Facility & Vessel Security PlansElements 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

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Additional Security Requirements - DomesticAdditional Security Requirements - Domestic

• Transportation security cards• Seafarer Identification• Maritime security professional training• Long-range ship tracking• Maritime intelligence• Foreign Port Assessments

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Additional Security Requirements - InternationalAdditional Security Requirements - International

• Ship Security Alert

• Ship Identification Numbers

• Automated Identification System (A.I.S.)

• Continuous synopsis record

• Port State Control

Ambitious TimelineAmbitious Timeline

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Investment in SecurityInvestment in Security

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Resource Concerns

• Maritime Industry

• Private Sector

• State and Local Governments

Maximize Stakeholder InputMaximize Stakeholder Input

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