February 2013 According to a report released by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General indicates that cargo containers that arrive at America’s main ports are not being properly scanned for radioactive materials. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) states in the report that “Although all cargo is being screened, we identified some radiation […]
Terror Threat to Canadian Waterways
November 2012 A recent Canadian assessment of the country’s maritime security vulnerabilities asserts that the threat to Canada’s maritime borders has increased. The report shows that Canada has no satisfactory plan to counter the national security threats posed by small boats in heavily trafficked maritime border areas. The report specifically mentions the possibility of terrorists organizations […]
Small Vessel Security Strategy
When we think about piracy and maritime security, we often imagine large cargo ships or oil tankers being help hostage for huge ransoms. Indeed, those stories often garner the most attention from national and international media. But much of the focus from within the maritime security has recently shifted to controlling the movements of the far more numerous […]
Nationwide AIS to Begin Operational Test and Evaluation
The United States Coast Guard will begin testing a new Nationwide Automatic Identification System that will help insure the safety, security and efficiency of all maritime activities going on within the territorial waters of the U.S. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the Nationwide AIS gives authorities a informational 360-degree view of vessels coming into […]