Maritime Security Policy Papers
GAO Report on Maritime Security
On June 20, 2008 the United States Government Accountability Office released their latest report on maritime security. In its verdict GAO found that the National Strategy and Supporting Plans were generally well-developed and are being implemented.
DHS Small Vessel Security Report
America’s waterways are avenues for a vast range of commercial and recreational pursuits. They are the nation’s largest borders and have an important place in our thinking about U.S. homeland security, as the ports, waterways, and coastal areas provide strong measures of value, pleasure, and vulnerability. Thus, national policy and a broad range of public […]
Maritime Security: Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers
U.S. Government Accountability Office
December 10, 2007
U. S. energy needs rest heavily on ship-based imports. Tankers bring 55 percent of the nation’s crude oil supply, as well as liquefied gases and refined products like jet fuel. This supply chain is potentially vulnerable in many places here and abroad, as borne out by several successful overseas attacks […]
The National Strategy for Maritime Security (USA)
The safety and economic security of the United States depends upon the secure use of the world’s oceans. Published September 2005, the National Strategy for Maritime Security, incorporates the Justice, State, Commerce and Homeland Security agencies. The National Strategy for Maritime Security plan covers eight supporting plans to address the specific threats and challenges […]
U.S. Maritime Security Policy
NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE NSPD-41
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE HSPD-13
December 21, 2004
This directive establishes U.S. policy, guidelines, and implementation actions to enhance U.S. national security and homeland security by protecting U.S. maritime interests. It directs the coordination of United States Government maritime security programs and initiatives to achieve a comprehensive and cohesive national effort involving […]
