Maritime and Seaport Security

The Quest Tragedy and a Strategic Response to Piracy

February 27, 2011

With the sad news of the murder of four Americans by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa, the United States and the international community once again have to realize that ignoring the situation in East Africa is not a viable or productive option. For decades, the lawlessness of the area has allowed piracy to become the de facto career choice for young men desperate for money and to do the unthinkable to those who unfortunately come within range of their coastal waters.

DHS Announces Partnership with WCO to Strengthen the Security and Resiliency of the Global Supply Chain

Media Watch |

January 7, 2011

DHS: DHS Announces Partnership with WCO to Strengthen the Security and Resiliency of the Global Supply Chain BRUSSELS—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced a new partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to enlist other nations, international bodies and the private sector in increasing the security of the global supply chain—outlining a series […]

DHS Securing the Waterways with Social Media

Security Debrief |

December 10, 2010

By Elaine Bussjaeger
The notion of the “citizen watch” is tried and tested. In communities throughout the country, neighborhood watch programs operate on a simple principle – you watch my back, and I’ll watch yours. In the ever-advancing technological age, how can this basic concept be modified for a new generation of smart phone-using, social media-minded citizens? The Department of Homeland Security, with its Small Vessel Security Strategy, has taken steps to rally citizens through social media as a kind of nautical “neighborhood watch.”

Chamber Forum on Cargo Security Part Deux: TSA, CBP, Commerce and Private Sector Officials Chat

Security Debrief |

December 10, 2010

This is the second video from the US Chamber’s forum on supply chains and cargo security. Officials from TSA and CBP join representatives from the private sector to discuss where policy might be going.

US Chamber forum participants discuss global cargo security

Security Debrief |

December 9, 2010

The US Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum on global supply chain this week, which of course had to include a discussion on international cargo security. Check out the video of CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin speaking to the group.

U.S. maritime port security being neglected, LoBiondo says

Media Watch |

December 2, 2010

U.S. maritime port security being neglected, LoBiondo says – pressofAtlanticCity.com The federal government may be planning ways to more carefully scrutinize airline cargo, but the issue of dealing with goods brought to this country by ship is still a major issue. In fact, it’s one that U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd, says is being neglected.

Napolitano says scanners may be used for trains, subways, and boats

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November 29, 2010

Napolitano says scanners may be used for trains, subways, and boats – Homeland Security Newswire
Brace yourselves: full-body body scanners may be coming to trains, subways, and boats, DHS secretary Janet Napolitano. “[Terrorists] are going to continue to probe the system and try to find a way through,” Napolitano said in an interview that aired on the Charlie Rose Show. She said as aviation security tightens, “we have to also be thinking now about going on to mass transit or to trains or maritime.”

Admiral Gary Roughead on the State of the Navy at Hudson Institute

Security Debrief |

November 12, 2010

Next week, the Hudson Institute will host an address from Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, titled, “America’s Dwindling Naval Force: Future Consequences for U.S. Security.”

Looking for Changes in the 100% Cargo Scanning Mandate to CBP

Media Watch |

October 27, 2010

Looking for Changes in the 100% Cargo Scanning Mandate to CBP – HSToday
Joseph Alioto is worried that US mandates to scan cargo containers actually may be hurting rather than helping supply chain security.

Tunnels, boats used to defeat stronger border security

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October 22, 2010

Tunnels, boats used to defeat stronger border security – Homeland Security Newswire
As violence along the United States-Mexico border continues to escalate, the U.S. government is beefing up border security. On Monday, DHS secretary Janet Napolitano touted the success of those efforts.

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