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Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton Regulations of Commercial Interest for Port Security in the United States. OAS Committee on Ports/Port Security Conference Punta Cana, Dominican Republic April 8, 2008. Global Security Strategy. Enhance International Cooperation
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Maritime AdministratorSean T. ConnaughtonRegulations of Commercial Interest for Port Security in the United States OAS Committee on Ports/Port Security Conference Punta Cana, Dominican Republic April 8, 2008
Global Security Strategy • Enhance International Cooperation • Maximize Domain Awareness • Embed Security into Commercial Practices • Deploy Layered Security • Assure Continuity of the Marine Transportation System
What We Do in Maritime Security • Facilitate and defend commerce • Facilitate movement of desirable goods and people, while screening out dangerous people and material
24-hour rule - CBP Secure Freight Initiative - CBP Container Security Initiative - CBP Megaports Initiative - DOE Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism - CBP International Port Security Program - USCG International Ship and Port Facility Security Code - USCG First Layer- Overseas
SafePort Act • “10+2” Automated Manifest System • Enhancing the capability of Customs and Boarder Protection Automated Targeting System • Additional elements for improved high risk targeting for cargoes imported into the United States
All containers entering US ports require scanning at the foreign port by 2012 SafePort Act
Automated Targeting System - CBP 96-Hour Advance Notice of Arrival - USCG Ship Security Alert System - USCG Automated Identification System – USCG, MARAD Second Layer- In Transit
National Targeting Center - CBP Security Boarding - USCG Non-intrusive Inspection Technology - CBP Port Security Grants - FEMA, USCG, MARAD Transportation Worker Identification Credential - FEMA, USCG 3rd Layer- At berth
What We Do For Security • Training • Vessel Security Officer • Facility Security Officer • Company Security Officer • The first line of defense is people who understand normality and are our “eyes and ears”
Our Goals in Maritime Security • To maintain the flow of goods while managing security risks • Greater security and efficiency in the global and domestic supply chains • Economic security of the United States
Maritime Security and Safety Information System (MSSIS) • MSSIS provides clients real-time Automated Identification System data derived from shoreside, waterborne, and airborne platforms • Promotes transparency to improve security, safety, environment, and commercial activity