Us Maritime Security Strategy

The current U.S. maritime security strategy has been effective at deterring threats from entering the maritime domain. The strategy is compatible with the dynamic aspect of the maritime environment and has met the requirements of extending the traditional maritime boundaries (National Security Presidential Directive 41). These boundaries now extend well overseas and across vast oceans to begin tracking vessels while they are still loading cargo in a foreign port. The implementation and integration with other countries in the vessel Long Range Identification and Tracking system has been very effective and the International Maritime Organization continues to strive to ensure safe and secure sea lanes around the world. In the U.S. strategy, from establishing maritime domain awareness to international outreach and coordination, the plans included are very comprehensive and provide ample guidance for maritime security officials to follow. However, this research has taken the analysis of this strategy a step further by examining its resiliency based on what is …show more content…
Resiliency has been on the foregrounds of homeland security and emergency management procedures since the beginning of the century, particularly after the attacks of 9/11 and other disasters, such as natural disasters caused by hurricanes. The ability to withstand such disasters and recover swiftly is very important and must always be considered. Furthermore, it is also important to identify required components of the strategy and the resiliency of those components. The maritime security strategy has been built upon the ability to establish maritime domain awareness, both in U.S. waters and overseas as vessels are transiting to and from domestic seaports. This research has identified the requirements for MDA and its inherent vulnerability due to over rebalance on