Maritime Security
Maritime Security

Author: Stephen L. Caldwell

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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Since the safety and economic security of the United States depend in substantial part on the security of its 361 seaports, the United States has a vital national interest in maritime security. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act (SAFE Port Act), modified existing legislation and created and codified new programs related to maritime security. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its U.S Coast Guard, Transportation Security Agency, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have key maritime security responsibilities. This synthesizes the results of the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) completed work and preliminary observations from GAO's ongoing work pertaining to overall port security, security at individual facilities, and cargo container security. GAO has made recommendations to DHS to develop strategic plans, better plan the use of its human capital, establish performance measures, and otherwise improve program operations. DHS has generally concurred with our recommendations and is making progress implementing them.--Highlights.

Maritime Security
Maritime Security

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781976393754

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Because the safety and economic security of the United States depend in substantial part on the security of its 361 seaports, the United States has a vital national interest in maritime security. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act (SAFE Port Act), modified existing legislation and created and codified new programs related to maritime security. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its U.S Coast Guard, Transportation Security Agency, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have key maritime security responsibilities. This testimony synthesizes the results of GAO's completed work and preliminary observations from GAO's ongoing work pertaining to overall port security, security at individual facilities, and cargo container security. To perform this work GAO visited domestic and overseas ports; reviewed agency program documents, port security plans, and post-exercise reports; and interviewed officials from the federal, state, local, private, and international sectors.

Securing the Nation's Seaports
Securing the Nation's Seaports

Author: Public Policy Institute of California

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 2

ISBN-13:

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Provides an overview of: Protecting the nation's seaports : balancing security and cost .

Protecting Our Ports
Protecting Our Ports

Author: Suzette R. Grillot

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1317074327

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Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there has been much discussion of the security of borders and ports of entry in the United States and around the world. Ports of entry, particularly sea ports, are viewed as one of the most defenceless targets for a terrorist attack. In response to this perceived vulnerability, a number of port security initiatives have been implemented both on both a domestic and international level. This timely project investigates a number of issues surrounding the container security issue. It examines the scope of containerized freight security, analyzes cooperation between agents in the United States and abroad, explores the politics of port security, and provides an assessment of 17 of the world's sea ports. The work sheds light on the container security threat and the domestic and international responses that have emerged, as well as those steps that still must be taken.

Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border-A Review of the Coast Guard's Post-9/11 Homeland Security Mission
Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border-A Review of the Coast Guard's Post-9/11 Homeland Security Mission

Author: Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives

Publisher:

Published: 2011-06-14

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781477471289

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The Committee on Homeland Security is dedicated to ensuring a robust architecture for securing our ports, waterways, harbors, and other maritime environments. As the lead Federal agency for maritime security, it is vital that the U.S. Coast Guard maintain a strong and well-equipped fleet in order to secure our waterways, increase maritime domain awareness, and mitigate the possibility of a small boat-enabled terrorist attack. The Committee will continue to oversee DHS to ensure the efficient and risk-based distribution of Port Security Grants Program funding.Likewise, the Committee will continue its oversight of Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) efforts to ensure the security of the Global Supply Chain through a variety of programs, including trusted shipper networks, cargo screening, and container scanning. The Committee will focus its efforts to ensure that CBP continues to use a risk- and threat-based system for securing the maritime supply chain.

Securing Our Ports
Securing Our Ports

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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