Maritime Security as an Integral Part of an Overarching (Land, Air, and Sea) Border Security Program

Problems to address Terrorists and other criminals are increasingly globalized They travel extensively in conducting their activities They are dependent on illegal trafficking (weapons, drugs, people, money) They utilize the most convenient and dedpedable mode of transport for trafficking including land, air, and sea Border management represents our first line of defense and the best opportunity to stop these activities.

Potential to improve security through improvements in border security management A primary focus of existing initiatives is aimed at securing land borders and improving security at airports Many organizations and agencies are supporting improvement of regional land border security bilaterally and multilaterally with individual member countries and partners

Border Security Program Benefits Improved coordination Wider application throughout the region Making important contributions to enhance the security of open and not yet secure borders The application of border security engagement is cross dimensional and includes all potential threats transmitted via land, air, and sea

Maritime Security as a Critical Component of an Overall Border Security Program (1) Maritime Security addresses a significant vulnerability in national and international border security programs The “ungoverned” open seas remain a significant security gap to be plugged through multilateral cooperation. Increased maritime security cooperative engagement makes it more difficult for terrorists and others to conduct these activities with impunity Enhanced Maritime Security is a sub-part of national and international border security program engagement and complements a number of ongoing initiatives to counter terrorism and illicit material trafficking

Maritime Security as a Critical Component of an Overall Border Security Program (2) Maritime security cooperative engagement would increase the effectiveness of other operations by adding an additional layer of security across a wider area A network of international organizations is needed. Navies, coast guards, maritime forces, port operators, commercial shippers and local law enforcement can work together towards a common goal under an integrated border and maritime security program.

Establish a Regional Maritime Border Security Engagement Program Via NATO at the NMIOTC Development of effective and standarized training Adoption of key NATO and international standards Utilization of state-of-the art equipment, technology and procedures Establishment of a centralized informational and training resource to enhance maritime security Assistance for global partners in developing capabilities to effectively address maritime border security challenges

Why Invest in Regional Maritime Security 90% of EU’s external and 40% of their internal trade is transported by sea Annually 350 million passengers and 3.5 billion tons of cargo pass through European waterways Maritime interests are an essential dimension of global security and economic stability

Current Maritime Security Threats Include Terrorism Weapons and weapons component illicit transport CBRN weapons and material proliferation Drug trafficking Piracy Human trafficking These threats are transnational in nature and require coordinated global and organizational cooperation.

Security Challenges Preventing terrorists from attacking shipping at or from the sea Reducing the threat of illicit cargo and human transport via shipping Maritime governance and border control Development of a joint maritime and border security operations concept Development of a NATO and European inter-agency strategy for maritime security

Overcoming Financial and Political Constraints Impacting Maritime Security Engagement Security threats continue while economic resources are decreasing Need for political will to cooperatively address maritime and border security Need to develop global integrated maritime strategy plans Sharing existing tools and capabilities to reduce costs and increase effectiveness Increased technical and operational engagement and cooperation The maritime domain is essential to European security, prosperity and economic stability.

Looking Towards the Future Development of an overarching global maritime security strategy Determination of what specifically is required to respond to these threats Global and international cooperative agreements Training (MIO and Border Security links- NMIOTC) Transformation (MIO and Border Security Concept - NMIOTC) Legal restraints Intelligence sharing Operational cooperation, coordination, and commitment of resources

Benefits of a Coordinated Response to These Threats The tools and resources to respond to these threats already exist via multiple national governments, international organizations and agencies Development of a maritime border security strategy for a coordinated engagement would reduce costs and increase overall effectiveness and efficiencies Currently multiple international organizations and agencies are duplicating their efforts within the same region due to a lack of coordination and cooperation (Investigate those trends and stop them!)

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Explore Potential Cooperative Engagement, Coordination and Training with the Following Organizations and Activities International Maritime Organization (IMO) NATO's Operation Active Endeavor and Ocean Shield EU's European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (FRONTEX) Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Container Security Initiative (CSI)

Aspects to Consider in the Development of a Cooperative Engagement Strategy NATO’s role in global maritime border security and opportunities for engagement and cooperation with national government’s (Coast Guard, Navy and governmental non-military organizations) and international organizations and non-governmental agencies. Developing a strategy for cross dimensional sharing of available intelligence information Developing requirements and opportunities for maritime border security command and control cooperative engagement procedures Development of accelerated customs clearance inspections at selected secure ports which would reduce shipping delays and attract shipping to these ports

Develop a Platform to Pursue These Objectives Establishment of a dialogue and exchange of engagement activities, lessons learned and training between relevant national and international organizations and agencies Development of a cooperative stepped approach to the development of a global maritime border security strategy and engagement Agreement of enhanced information sharing to bolster maritime security efforts currently in place Conduct of a maritime border security conference / workshop in NMIOTC to discuss these issues and develop a framework to enhance maritime security with existing tools already in place

Enhanced Maritime Security Engagement Benefits Improve maritime border security effectiveness Maximize the use of scarce and dwindling resources Stop duplicating efforts to more effectively utilize money and resources Use NMIOTC to establish a MIO - Border security training and transformational program to investigate future needs and trends Send a clear message to terrorists, organized crime and persons involved in illicit material transport that we are unified and have the political will to stop you