Download or read book Maritime Security written by Stephen L. Caldwell and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. ports, waterways, and coastal approaches are part of a system handling more than $700 billion in merchandise annually. With the many possible threats -- including transportation and detonation of weapons of mass destruction, suicide attacks against vessels, and others -- in the maritime domain, awareness of such threats could give the Coast Guard (CG) advance notice to help detect, deter, interdict, and defeat them. This report reviews the CG¿s efforts to achieve awareness about such activity. It addresses: the extent to which the CG: (1) has vessel tracking systems in place; (2) can use these systems to track vessels that may be threats; and (3) has coordinated the development and implementation of these systems. Illustrations.

Download or read book Coast Guard written by Stephen L. Caldwell and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The retreat of Arctic sea ice combined with expected increasing human activity in the area -- in shipping traffic and oil and gas exploration -- has increased the strategic interest that the U.S. and other nations have in the Arctic. As a result, the Coast Guard is expected to acquire increased responsibilities in the region. This report examined the extent to which the Coast Guard is: (1) coordinating with stakeholders on Arctic issues and operations and what, if any, further opportunities exist to enhance coordination; (2) taking action to identify requirements for future Arctic operations; and (3) taking steps to identify and mitigate challenges to meet current and future Arctic requirements. Includes recommend. Illus. This is a print on demand publication.

Download or read book Maritime Security Responses to Congressional Questions for the Record written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Assuring the Freedom of Americans on the High Seas written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book FY 2011 Budget for the Coast Guard the Maritime Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What Does a Secure Maritime Border Look Like written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Homeland Security Department written by Jennifer E. Lake and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the FY 2010 appropriations for the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). The Admin. requested an appropriation of $44.1 billion in budget authority for FY 2010. This amounts to a $2.8 billion, or a 6.7% increase over the $41.2 billion enacted for FY 2009. Net requested appropriations for major agencies within DHS were: Customs and Border Protection, $10,049 million; Immig. and Customs Enforce., $5,458 million; Transport. Security Admin., $5,267 million; Coast Guard, $9,734 million; Secret Service, $1,490 million; Nat. Protection and Programs Direct., $1,319 million; FEMA, $7,235 million; S&T, $968 million; and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, $366 million. This report contains a detailed discussion of the budget request for DHS.

Download or read book Maritime Security DHS Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Port Security written by Stephen L. Caldwell and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. An attack on ports, waterways, and vessels could have a widespread impact on global trade and the economy. Within the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), component agencies have responsibility for securing the maritime environment. The Coast Guard is responsible for protecting U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S., securing and facilitating trade, and cargo container security. This testimony discusses DHS and its component agencies' challenges, re: (1) strengthening risk mgmt.; (2) reducing the risk of small-vessel threats; (3) implementing foreign port assessments; and (4) enhancing supply chain security. Illus.

Download or read book SAFE Port Act Reauthorization written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maritime Security Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers but Efforts can be Strengthened written by Charles A. Jesczek and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State Dept. and two components of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard, are responsible for preventing illegal immigration at U.S. seaports and identifying individuals who are potential security risks. The International Labor Org. adopted the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (ILO 185) to establish an international framework of seafarer identification documents and reduce their vulnerability to fraud. This report examines: (1) measures fed. agencies take to address risks posed by foreign seafarers; (2) the challenges in tracking illegal entries by foreign seafarers and how DHS enforces penalties; and (3) the implementation status of ILO 185. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Oversight of the U S Coast Guard written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maritime Security Ferry Security Measures Have Been Implemented but Evaluating Existing Studies Could Further Enhance Security written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book DH s Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Maritime Aviation and Cybersecurity written by and published by DIANE Publishing Inc.. This book was released on with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maritime Security written by John H. Pendleton and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Somali pirates operating off the Horn of Africa have attacked more than 450 ships and taken nearly 2,400 hostages since 2007. A small number of U.S.-flagged vessels and ships have been among those affected. As Somalia lacks a functioning government and is unable to repress piracy in its waters, the National Security Council developed an interagency Action Plan in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy off the Horn of Africa in collaboration with international and industry partners. This report evaluated the extent to which U.S. agencies: (1) have implemented the plan, and any challenges they face in doing so; and (2) have collaborated with partners in counter-piracy efforts. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Download or read book Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance DoD needs a Strategic Risk Based Approach to Enhance Its Maritime Domain Awareness written by Davi M. D'Agostino and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maritime security threats to the U.S. are broad, incl. the naval forces of potential adversary nations, terrorism, and piracy. The attacks on the USS Cole in 2000, in Mumbai in 2008, and on the Maersk Alabama in 2009 highlight these threats. DoD considers maritime domain awareness -- identifying threats and providing commanders with sufficient awareness to make timely decisions -- a means for facilitating effective action in the maritime domain and critical to its homeland defense mission. This report examines the extent to which DoD has developed a strategy to manage its maritime domain awareness efforts and uses a risk-based approach. It is a public version of a previous, sensitive report. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book Maritime Security Vessel Tracking Systems Provide Key Information But the Need for Duplicate Data Should Be Reviewed written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. ports, waterways, and coastal approaches are part of a system handling more than $700 billion in merchandise annually. With the many possible threats -- including transportation and detonation of weapons of mass destruction, suicide attacks against vessels, and others -- in the maritime domain, awareness of such threats could give the Coast Guard advance notice to help detect, deter, interdict, and defeat them and protect the U.S. homeland and economy. GAO was asked to review the Coast Guard's efforts to achieve awareness about activity in the maritime domain. This report addresses the extent to which the Coast Guard has done the following: (1) put vessel tracking systems in place, (2) used these systems to track vessels that may be threats, and (3) coordinated the development and implementation of these systems. To answer these questions, GAO analyzed relevant statutes, regulations, and plans for vessel tracking systems, compared the roles of the planned systems, and interviewed appropriate officials. To ensure efficient use of resources, GAO recommends that the Commandant of the Coast Guard determine the extent to which duplicate vessel tracking information from the long-range identification and tracking system (LRIT) and the commercially provided long-range automatic identification system (AIS) is needed to accomplish Coast Guard missions, particularly in light of information already available through national technical means. DHS agreed with this recommendation.

Download or read book Supply Chain Security written by Andrew R. Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, global-centric view of how to make the worldwide supply chain safer, more resilient, and efficient. With more and more enterprises managing supply operations that reach farther and farther from headquarters, Supply Chain Security: International Practices and Innovations in Moving Goods Safely and Efficiently could not be more timely or well-targeted. This comprehensive two-volume set is the first look at the present and future of supply chain management, and the full range of threats to supply chain security. Each volume of Supply Chain Security focuses on a specific area: the first explores the historic context and current operational environment in which supply chain security must function. Volume Two is a look at emerging issues that includes proven, innovative steps companies and governments can take to counter the inherent risks of moving goods and people more safely and efficiently. Reflecting its subject, this resource is truly global in perspective, with contributions from 18 countries and over two-thirds of its contributors from outside the United States. No company that does business internationally should be without this essential resource.