Maritime Security
Abstract: In the past few years, and increasing number of Private Security Companies (PSCs-also sometimes reffered to as Private Military Companies, PMCs) has emerged and is offering and conducting maritime security services in Southeast Asia. These companies offer services in addition to security provided by Southeast Asian states and their government agencies. This paper explores the role of private companies in securing vessels, ports, offshore energy installations and fishing grounds across Southeast Asia , and discusses whether or not PSCs are an alternative or viable supplement to government efforts to protect national waters, shipping lanes and other maritime assets.
Nanotechnology: The Next Frontier for Maritime Security?
Citation: DiRenzo III, Joe and Chris Doane. “Nanotechnology: The Next Frontier for Maritime Security?” World Maritime News. MarineLink. New York . February 20, 2007 .
Citation: MarineLink. “Guarding Iraq 's Oil Platforms.” World Maritime News. MarineLink. New York . March 2, 2007 .
Coast Guard to Build $17m Facility in New Orleans
Citation: MarineLink. “Coast Guard to Build $17m Facility in New Orleans .” World Maritime News. MarineLink. New York . February 26, 2007 .
Maritime Security: Information-Sharing Efforts Are Improving
Citation: Stephen L. Caldwell. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, July 10,2006
Citation: US Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security: Partnering Could Reduce Federal Costs and Facilitate Implementation of Automatic Vessel Identification System.” US GAO. Washington, DC. July 2004.
Abstract: As part of international efforts to ensure maritime safety and security—and to carry out its mandates under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002—the U.S. Coast Guard is developing an automatic identification system (AIS) that should enable it to monitor ships traveling to and through U.S. waters. For AIS to operate nationwide, ships need equipment to transmit and receive AIS signals, and the Coast Guard needs shore stations and designated radio frequencies to keep track of the ships' identities and movements. Yet unresolved frequency issues between the Coast Guard and a private company, MariTEL, have come before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). GAO reviewed federal agencies' progress in developing AIS nationwide and identified certain challenges and opportunities in completing the work.
Citation: US GAO. “Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Help Ensure an Effective Port Security Assessment Program.” United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. September, 2004.
Abstract : Created in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Port Security Assessment Program was designed to evaluate security at the nation's 55 most economically and militarily strategic ports. Implemented by the U.S. Coast Guard, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, the program focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, suggesting approaches to minimize them, and making the information available to those responsible for developing and implementing port-wide security plans. The program has been under way for more than 2 years and has undergone several sets of changes, including the addition of a geographic information system (GIS). GAO was asked to discuss why and how the program changed and assess the Coast Guard's approach for implementing the program in its current form.
Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Develop Maritime Worker Identification Card Program
Citation: US GAO. “Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Develop Maritime Worker Identification Card Program.” United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. December, 2004.
Draft Report on Container Transport Security Across Modes.
Citation: European Conference of Ministers of Transport. “Draft Report on Container Transport Security Across Modes.” Steering Group on Combating Crime on Transport. Task Force on Security and Terrorism in Transport. European Conference of Ministers of Transport. Paris. March 8, 2004.
Working Paper: The Cost of Maritime Security.
Citation: bdp1 Consulting Limited. “Working Paper: The Cost of Maritime Security.” bdp1 Consulting. New York. 2005.
The Growing Prospects for Maritime Security Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Citation: Bradford, John F. “The Growing Prospects for Maritime Security Cooperation in Southeast Asia.” Naval War College Review. Vol. 58, No. 3. Naval War College Press. Summer, 2005.
FAQ on ISPS Code and Maritime Security.
Citation: International Maritime Organization. “FAQ on ISPS Code and Maritime Security.” United Nations. http://www.imo.org/Newsroom/mainframe.asp?topic_id=897
Citation: Luft, Gal and Anne Korin. “ Terrorism Goes to Sea .” Foreign Affairs. Council on Foreign Relations. New York . November/December 2004.
Port and Maritime Security: Potential for Terrorist Nuclear Attack using Oil Tankers.
Citation: Medalia, Johnathan. “Port and Maritime Security: Potential for Terrorist Nuclear Attack using Oil Tankers.” United States Congressional Research Service. United States Library of Congress. Washington, DC. December 7, 2004.
MARINE SECURITY:The New Faces of Security
Citation: MarineLink. “Marine Security: The New Faces of Security.” World Maritime News. MarineLink. New York . January 29, 2003 .
Port and Maritime Security in the United States: Reactions to an Evolving Threat.
Citation: Robinson, Colin. “Port and Maritime Security in the United States: Reactions to an Evolving Threat.” CDI Terrorism Project. Center for Defense Information. Washington, DC. January 21, 2003.
Citation: MarineLog. “Beefing up Security Offshore .” MarineLog. Simmons-Broadman Publishing. New York . December, 2001.
Ferries Notch Up Security Measures.
Citation: MarineLog. “Ferries Notch Up Security Measures.” MarineLog. Simmons-Broadman Publishing. New York . 2005.
Maritime and Port Security: A Comparison of Major Provisions of S. 1214 and HR 3983
Citation: A Versions opencrs.cdt.org October 4, 2002.
Transnational Terror and Organized Crime: Blurring the Lines
Citation: TM Sanderson - SAIS Review, 2004
The Current State of Maritime Security—Structural Weaknesses and Threats in the Sea Lanes
Citation: K Akimoto - conference on Maritime Security in Southeast Asia and South …, 2001
The War on Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Developing Law Enforcement
Citation: DR Dillon. Backgrounder, Heritage. 2002.
