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Maritime Security

• Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges in Implementing Maritime Cargo Security Programs, GAO-16-790T, July 7, 2016
• Supply Chain Security: CBP Needs to Enhance Its Guidance and Oversight of High-Risk Maritime Cargo Shipments, GAO-15-294, January 27, 2015
• Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges in Key DHS Programs to Secure the Maritime Borders, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-14-196T, November 19, 2013
• Maritime Security: DHS Could Benefit from Tracking Progress in Implementing the Small Vessel Security Strategy, GAO-14-32, October 31, 2013
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential: Card Reader Pilot Results Are Unreliable; Security Benefits Should Be Reassessed, by Stephen M. Lord, director, forensic audits and investigative service, before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-13-695T, June 18, 2013
• Supply Chain Security: CBP Needs to Conduct Regular Assessments of Its Cargo Targeting System, GAO-13-9, October 25, 2012
• Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges 10 Years after the Maritime Transportation Security Act, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland Security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, GAO-12-1009T, September 11, 2012
• Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response GAO-12-494R, April 6, 2012
• Maritime Security: Coast Guard Needs to Improve Use and Management of Interagency Operations Centers, GAO-12-202, February 13, 2012
• Supply Chain Security: Container Security Programs Have Matured, but Uncertainty Persists over the Future of 100 Percent Scanning, by Steve L. Caldwell, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, before the Subcommittee on Border And Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-422T, February 7, 2012
• Port Security Grant Program: Risk Model, Grant Management, and Effectiveness Measures Could Be Strengthened, GAO-12-47, November 17, 2011
• Maritime Security: Coast Guard Should Conduct Required Inspections of Offshore Energy Infrastructure GAO-12-37, October 28, 2011
• Maritime Security: Progress Made, but Further Actions Needed to Secure the Maritime Energy Supply, by Stephen L. Caldwell, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-11-883T, August 24, 2011
• Homeland Defense: Actions Needed to Improve DOD Planning and Coordination for Maritime Operations, GAO-11-661, Jun 23, 2011
• Maritime Security: Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers, but Efforts Can Be Strengthened, GAO-11-195, Jan 14, 2011
• Rail Safety: Federal Railroad Administration Should Report on Risks to the Successful Implementation of Mandated Safety Technology, GAO-11-133, Dec 15, 2010
• Maritime Security: Ferry Security Measures Have Been Implemented, but Evaluating Existing Studies Could Further Enhance Security, GAO-11-207, Dec 3, 2010
• Maritime Security: Responses to Questions for the Record, GAO-11-140R, Oct 22, 2010
• Maritime Security: Varied Actions Taken to Enhance Cruise Ship Security, but Some Concerns Remain, GAO-10-400, Apr 9, 2010
• Maritime Security: National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally Well-Developed and Are Being Implemented, GAO-08-672, Jun 20, 2008
• Maritime Security: Vessel Tracking Systems Provide Key Information, but the Need for Duplicate Data Should Be Reviewed, GAO-09-337, Mar 17, 2009