The following series is from a publication by Scott V. Truver entitled MINES AND UNDERWATER IEDS IN U.S. PORTS AND WATERWAYS. Register and download the complete PDF here FRAMEWORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES At the federal level, domestic mine/UWIED…
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The following series is from a publication by Scott V. Truver entitled MINES AND UNDERWATER IEDS IN U.S. PORTS AND WATERWAYS. MINES AND UNDERWATER IEDS IN U.S. PORTS AND WATERWAYS Context, Threats, Challenges, and Solutions Scott C….
Extract from the SMALL VESSEL SECURITY STRATEGY document published by the Department of Homeland Security APRIL 2008 There are numerous examples overseas of the use of small vessels as a waterborne improvised explosive device (WBIED) to attack maritime…
The Department of Homeland Security produced this strategy document. The foreward states, “Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, maritime security efforts have focused primarily on large commercial vessels, cargoes, and crew. Efforts to…