GAO Report on Maritime Security
June 22, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security, Maritime Security Policy Papers, Port 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.
Latest Piracy and Threats to Shipping Report – March 31, 2008
March 31, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security Research Papers
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and the ICC Commercial Crime Services released their latest Maritime Safety Information on March 26 and March 31, 2008. The following maritime security incidents took place between March 24 and March 31, 2008.
DHS Small Vessel Security Report
January 31, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security Policy Papers
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 [...]
New Maritime Security Report
January 21, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security Research Papers
Rebecca Christie | Lexington Institute
This report aims to look at the broad issue of maritime security in international waters, and its implications for United States policy. The topics addressed include conventional military threats, pirates and terrorist groups, as well as hard-to-spot dangers that may involve only a handful of hostile individuals. To address such challenges [...]