National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy

The National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO) has been working with its state and local law enforcement partners nationally to better integrate their efforts into the larger maritime community. This collaboration revealed the need for training to expose state and local law enforcement analysts and officers to the intricacies of the maritime shipping industry. In response to that need, NMIO, with production assistance from the National Maritime Law Enforcement A

Unfortunately, the tragedy in Parkland, Florida hits close to home. As a Florida resident, and as a parent, this has relevance. Like any threat, (and aside from the politics) we must do everything in our power as public safety professionals to prevent, protect and prepare. So one thing we must look at, and one we have discussed and explored with many professionals all across the country, is this type of threat to the maritime domain. Have you thought about it, talked about

Charting a smarter course for the maritime industry with Cyber Risk Management Last year saw an unprecedented, tectonic shift in our increasingly cyber-dependent world. Especially in the maritime domain. This is best illustrated in Royal Caribbean’s plan to make a big bet on technology – and how they are “connecting” to their passengers with unique digital offerings. (You can read that article here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/royal-caribbeans-big-bet-tech-170804676.html.)

As reported by Tom Sadler on the HatchMag website, the Save Our Seas Act (SOS) accomplished something rare in today's political climate: It was sponsored by a long list of bi-partisan senators.. and it was passed in August. The legislation amends the Marine Debris Act and provides $10 million for outreach and education to address both land and sea-based marine debris challenges and $2 million for better law enforcement related to trash dumped from ships and supports Federal f