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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
The Quad's new maritime initiative has potential to spur militarization of the Indo-Pacific
CNBC
The Quad countries want to jointly monitor movements of ships and submarines in the Indo-Pacific using satellites, a move analysts warn could potentially lead to militarization of the region. "While the Quad as of now is not a security organization, it has the potential to quickly metamorphose into one," retired Maj. Gen. Dhruv Katoch of the Indian Army told CNBC.
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HII successfully demonstrates coordinated manned and unmanned operations
SeaPower Magazine
HII demonstrated capabilities enabling amphibious warships to launch, operate with and recover large-diameter unmanned underwater vehicles, the company said June 13. "HII is committed to advancing the future of distributed maritime operations and demonstrating our capability to support unmanned vehicles on amphibious ships," said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
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US, Japan Coast Guards conduct joint counter-narcotics exercise in the Pacific
Homeland Security Today
The U.S. Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard completed a joint counter-narcotics exercise off Guam. The exercise was the first operational exchange between U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and the Japan Coast Guard and was designed to promote cooperation between the partners in areas of mutual interest including maritime security and counter-smuggling operations.
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What will keep ships — and people — safer in the Gulf of Guinea?
The Washington Post
A U.N. resolution last week condemned piracy in the Gulf of Guinea — the most dangerous piracy hot spot in the world. In 2020, over 40% of piracy incidents occurred in West African waters. And 95% of all kidnapped crew members were taken from ships transiting the Gulf of Guinea.
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A shoebox-sized solution: How small satellites can help the US Coast Guard
Atlantic Council
Navigators long plotted their course by stars. For the U.S. Coast Guard — the nation's maritime first responder, but which is also bound by international obligations — it's small satellites that could shape its future direction. Maritime search-and-rescue (SAR) operations start in space, with satellites detecting signals of distress.
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Cybersecurity programs gain popularity with Veterans
Government Technology
Cybersecurity programs such as the online one at Western Governors University have seen growing interest from military personnel looking for flexible IT training, either for their current roles or after their service.
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