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.NMLEA NEWS
Is MARSEC Accreditation and Digitization Eligible for Port Security Grants?
NMLEA
The answer is, Yes! As many of you scramble to put together your grant package after the release of the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), many have asked if the NMLEA's Maritime Security Accreditation and Digitization Program (MARSEC ADaPt) would qualify. In the PSGP NOFO, it states this: "In assessing the national risk profile for FY 2022, two areas attract the most concern: 1. Enhancing cybersecurity; and, 2. Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places."
Through the MARSEC ADaPt program, enhancing cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure are cornerstones, and through the creation of 3D Model or "Digital Twin" of the port environment, and by implementing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model provide through the program, a port can directly impact each of these objectives – and much more – and save money instantly. To learn more about the MARSEC ADaPt program go to www.nmlea.org/marsec-accreditation.
The PSGP NOFO goes on to say, "Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise. The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing critical maritime transportation infrastructure: 3. Effective planning; 4. Training and awareness campaigns; 5. Equipment and capital projects; and, 6. Exercises."
The MARSEC ADaPt program, using tools/equipment tested and validated by DoD, DoE, DHS and others, directly impacts planning, training, and exercises. It allows vulnerability assessments to be conducted 24/7/365, rather than once every few years. And through that Machine Learning/AI function, allows for planning and equipment purchase to be evaluated and justified, even before you issue a purchase order. The training and exercises are also a key element of the program, also allowing for an accessible, adaptable and affordable workforce improvement environment. All of this is explained on the website, and through this video presentation delivered at the Maritime Security East Conference earlier this month.
If you need assistance in your PSGP application, or in writing the Investment Justification, we can help. Contact us at info@nmlea.org.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
New South Carolina boating laws could result in misdemeanor
WLTX-TV
Boating season is in full swing, and just in time for the season, there's a new law boaters need to be aware of to avoid a getting fined on the water. Previously, law required boats in motion to stay 50 feet away from other boats or the dock. The new law doubles that distance, requiring boats in motion to stay 100 feet away.
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Coast Guard names Westport, Wash., 28th Coast Guard City
Homeland Security Today
The Coast Guard held a ceremony Saturday for the 28th Coast Guard City at the Westport Maritime Museum in Westport, Washington. The City of Westport was originally named an official Coast Guard City on Sept. 30, 2019, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was rescheduled.
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First woman to lead US Coast Guard
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Adm. Karl L. Schultz was relieved as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Adm. Linda L. Fagan during a military change-of-command ceremony presided over by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at Coast Guard Headquarters.
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US Coast Guard seizes heroin during routine patrol in Gulf of Oman
The Maritime Executive
U.S. forces on patrol in the Gulf of Oman and across the region in the Middle East continue to report a dramatic increase in the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons. The effort is part of the Combined Maritime Forces, which is the largest multinational naval partnership in the world.
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What companies need to know about the strengthening American Cybersecurity Act (SACA)
Security Boulevard
Following an uptick in cybersecurity incidents that put US infrastructure at risk, Congress passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act (SACA), which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 15th. One essential element of the law is the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, which obligates businesses and government entities that operate in 16 specific critical infrastructure sectors to follow new reporting guidelines with short timeframes.
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US ‐ Colombian relationship thrives during exercise TRADEWINDS 22
U.S. Marine Corps
Marines and Sailors from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and U.S. Marine Forces Reserve participated alongside military and interagency partners from 22 nations in Belize and Mexico during a major multinational exercise 7-21 May. Exercise TRADEWINDS is a multinational exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and hosted by various countries in and around the Caribbean.
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