Glossary of shipping terms 5 maritime administration. In the years leading up to the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, the united states lacked a comprehensive national policy and strategy for aviation security. Similar generalizations are found in the naval operations concepts, 2010 and the description of the global maritime operational threat response coordination center. Aug 19, 2014 the sword designed to cut through the gordian knot of interagency friction in the maritime domain is the maritime operational threat response motr plan. Working groups for the maritime commerce security, maritime transportation systems security and maritime infrastructure recovery plans also sought public and private sector insight to. Smwdc, expeditionary forces protect the homeland during.
The united states requires a single operational command center to synthesis, coordinate, and direct the operational response to threats in the maritime domain. The process of national maritime security strategy development in africa 2 governments understand the process of developing a maritime strategy that will both address maritime challenges and help them seize maritime opportunities. This rule, which adds new 33 cfr part 155, subpart j, nontank vessel response plans 33 cfr 155. Maritime operational threat response plan oct 2006. Maritime operational threat response coordination chuck. The motr process ensuring unity of effort in maritime. Guidance for maritime operational threat response motrrelated conferencing coordination activities implementation. In the years leading up to the terrorist attacks of september 11. Government and enhance the security of the american public.
The global maritime operational threat response coordination center supports the interagency response to maritime threats involving u. National plan to achieve maritime domain awareness homeland. European union maritime security strategy responding. Vessel response plan activation is one area where uscg personnel often encounter confusion from vessel masters and response plan holders over the threshold for activating a response plan and which of their actions actually constitute plan activation. This article discusses the role of the maritime operational threat response motr plan in disseminating information and helping to. Annual overview of marine casualties and incidents 2014 moreover, at the present moment, it cannot be used as an indication of trends. Director of global maritime operational threat response motr.
The maritime operational threat response motr plan, the topic of this thesis, is an attempt to close the gaps by providing an effective framework to coordinate and utilize the unparalleled. The importance of international guidelines to effective maritime and port security operations maritime safety division. Maritime operational threat response plan is designed to. This is how federal, state and territory response capabilities work together. Nontank vessel response plan requirements steamship. To many observers maritime security appears to be a large and sometimes nebulous concept.
The maritime operational threat response motr is the presidentially approved plan to achieve a coordinated u. Director of global maritime operational threat response. This section of the vessel response plan vrp must include 1 the vessels name, country of registry, call sign, official number, and international maritime organization imo international number if applicable. National strategy for maritime security supporting plans. Maritime strategy in a new era of great power competition 3 introduction. Guidance for maritime operational threat response motrrelated. Maritime homeland threat analysis branch maritime threat summary uscg iw. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive. Global motr coordination center gmcc homeland security. The motr plan is a federal interagency process to achieve coordinated action and desired national outcomes. This section of the response plan must address 1 the procedures to be followed by the vessel owner or operator to meet the requirement of 155.
The maritime operational threat response plan facilitates a coordinated u. Maritime strategy in a new era of great power competition. Maritime operational threat response how is maritime. The importance of international guidelines to effective. Nontank vessel response plans and other response plan. Maritime forum implementing the eumss action plan references eu maritime security strategy join201409 eumss action plan, european council doc. Unfortunately, if everyone is responsible, no one is responsible. The plan aims to facilitate nmsas mandate as enshrined in the various legislations it enforces to enhance and promote the safety of the maritime transport. The national plan sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for responding to maritime emergencies. Maritime emergency response guide us department of. Motr seeks to integrate the capabilities and expertise of all usg agencies that have a role in responding to a given maritime threat to achieve a unity of effort through a process of. Maritime domain awareness executive steering committee mda esc the mda esc. Customs and border protections cbp air and marine operations amo and the united states coast guard coast guard share responsibility for maritime.
No coastal, island, or archipelagic state can affordin terms of either security or. The maritime operational threat response process sets forth the protocols prescribed for the coordination of efforts among u. The motr plan, approved in 2006, expanded upon pd27 by directing a whole ofgovernment response to threats in the maritime domain. National plan for maritime environmental emergencies. National contingency plan a strategic overview for. Coordination of the response to a maritime operational threat is done via. Maritime operational threat response plan, dod and dhs october. Oig1703 amo and coast guard maritime missions are not. Purpose of the plan the national plan to achieve maritime domain awareness is a cornerstone for successful execution of the security plans tasked in nspd41hspd. Government response to threats against the united states and its interests in the maritime domain. Government response to threats against the united states and its interests in the maritime. The maritime operational threat response motr plan, the topic of this thesis, is an. This organizational arrangement is less than optimal. The evolving international situation of the 21st century heralds new levels of interdependence between states, international organisations and nongovernmental organisations, the increasing complexity of global commerce, and potential threats from both state and nonstate actors.
If there is a discrepancy between this document and the. Sep 08, 2011 the maritime operational threat response motr is the presidentially approved plan to achieve a coordinated u. Global maritime intelligence integration plan for the. Government response to threats against the united states and its interests in the maritime domain by establishing roles and responsibilities, which enable the government to respond quickly and decisively. Nontank vessel owners will also be required to enter into contracts with oil spill response contractors with sufficient response resources and dispersant capability to deal with a worst case discharge. Background and considerations for congress pr ep ar ed f o r m e m b ers an d com m i t t ees of c ong r e ss. Maritime operational threat response plan aims for coordinated united states government response to threats against the united states and its interests in the maritime domain by establishing roles and responsibilities that enable the government to. Smwdcs engagement in the field training exercise ftx improved operational readiness specifically by ensuring that participating miw units were equipped with the skills needed to defend the homeland in support of the maritime operational threat response plan.
The national maritime domain awareness plan provides the framework for. The process of national maritime security strategy. Maritime incident response we make life safer for all recreational and commercial activities on the water. Respond to a maritime threat immediate action drills response to a kidnap situation 3. The maritime operational threat response motr plan is designed to coordinate the response across multiple agencies. The director of global maritime operational threat response motr coordination center directly reports to the assistant commandant for marine safety, security, and stewardship and serves as the executive agent for all motr plan activities and cases. How many osros in the us with sufficient response resources and dispersant capacity to deal with a worse case discharge on a nationwide basis. Maritime operational threat response plan is designed to coordinate the response across the multiple agencies. A team representing more than 20 government agencies contributed to the development of the national strategy for maritime security and its supporting plans. Joint maritime operations joint maritime operations are performed with maritime forces, and other forces assigned, attached, or made available, in support of the joint force commanders. National aviation security policy, strategy, and mode. This article discusses the role of the maritime operational threat response motr plan in disseminating information and helping to coordinate counterpiracy efforts and respond to pirate attacks on the high seas. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive approach. National contingency plan for marine pollution from shipping.
Coordination of the response to a maritime operational threat is done via virtual collaboration across the motr agencies. The united states is developing a unified strategy to manage maritime security. Government courses of action in response to threats against the u. Amo and coast guard maritime missions are not duplicative, but could improve with better coordination october 14, 2016 why we did this audit within the department of homeland security, u. The motr plan contains operational coordination requirements to ensure quick and decisive action to counter maritime threats. Read the national plan and supporting documents to find out how it works in practice to coordinate federal, state and territory responders. Developed jointly by the primary and supporting agencies of emergency support function 1 esf1 transportation, led by the u. The missing piece in the national strategy for maritime security open pdf 88 kb from the thesis abstract. Timely and accurate information is needed to make rational and informed decisions, especially in situations where a potentially serious threat must be immediately resolved. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive approach lutz feldt, dr. Evolution of interagency cooperation in the united states. Maritime operational threat response plan aims for coordinated u.
Maritime security operations mso are conducted to establish the conditions for security and protection of sovereignty in the maritime domain. The maritime operational threat response motr plan, the topic of this thesis, is an attempt to close the gaps by providing an effective framework to coordinate and utilize the unparalleled capabilities of the u. In fact it has become a large task involving many entities from international, public and private sectors. This maritime emergency response guide merg is the result of a collaborative effort across eight federal departments and agencies and major programs that support maritime response. National aviation security policy, strategy, and modespecific plans. The approach to aviation security was largely shaped by past events, such as the bombing of pan am flight 103 in december 1988, rather than a comprehensive evaluation of the full range of security risks. The maritime operational threat response plan facilitates coordinated u. Maritime operational threat response plan aims for coordinated united states government response to threats against the united states and its interests in the maritime domain by establishing roles and responsibilities that enable the government to respond quickly and decisively. This is due to the fact that implementation of the accident investigation directive has only been required since 17 june 2011 as well as due to progressive implementation by some member states. Maritime operational threat response how is maritime operational threat response abbreviated. National contingency plan for marine pollution from. Mda esc maritime administration us department of transportation.
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