Small Vessel Security Threats Forum

Articles:

• Benevolent, Adaptable and Underappreciated, by Jeff Robertson

How should the U.S. Coast Guard plan for the future? Given its status as a branch, albeit often a neglected one, of the U.S. Armed Forces, one might suppose that the old saw about generals (and admirals) busily planning for the last war might apply here. But it doesn’t, for the Coast Guard’s portfolio of missions has rarely been stable for long enough to allow any orthodoxies to form. The Coast Guard’s history, rather, is one of adaptability in the face of challenge, an awkward fit in the Federal cabinet and government structure and, owing to these two factors as well as others, a low political profile. Understanding this history is the key to meeting the challenges of the Coast Guard’s future: still-shifting mission priorities, a new status in a new Executive Branch department, and looming budgetary austerity.  Click here to read more

 GAO Reports Related to Small Vessel Security:

• Cruise Ship Security—threats, risk assessment, and protective security measures in place GAO-10-400
• Passenger Ferry Security—threats, risk assessment, and protective measures in place GAO-11-207
• CBP Secure Freight Initiative—status of pilot, impact, challenges of 100% scanning requirement GAO-10-12
• Foreign Seafarer Security—crew vetting, security issues and status of ILO 185 GAO-11-195
• Maritime Energy Supply Chain Security—protection of tankers and offshore infrastructure GAO-08-141 and update GAO-11-883T
• Offshore Energy Infrastructure Security—threats, risk assessments, security measures GAO-12-37 and update GAO-12-203T
• Port Security Risk Management—USCG use of MSRAM and performance measures GAO-12-14
• 440920 Maritime Domain Awareness—development of Interagency Operations Centers GAO-12-202

Training:

• The University of Findlay federally-approved maritime security training
• NASBLA Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program
• Seebald and Associates MARAD Certified Facitlity Security Officer (FSO) Training
  

Industry Releases:

• Seebald and Associates International wins Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) bid for Facility Security Officer (FSO) Training.
• ISA Announces a Reduction in the WAVcam Annual Support Agreements
• Metal Shark Delivers CBRN Patrol Boat to Tampa Police Department

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