Last week, I learned that the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) is holding a public meeting on January 18-19, 2012 in Washington, D.C. to discuss various issues relating to national maritime security. NMSAC will meet on Wednesday January 18 from 9 am to 3 pm and on Thursday January 19 from 9 am to 12 pm.

Day 1's agenda will include discussion of the following topics:

1. Recommendations regarding Maritime Domain Awareness and Information Sharing (i.e., enhancing information sharing between the maritime industry and the federal government);
2. Recommendations on Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)/Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Harmonization efforts; and
3. Update on the implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program and the development of TWIC readers.

Day 2's agenda will include discussion of the following topics:

1. Upcoming MTSA regulatory updates and actions;
2. Update on the Global Supply Chain Security Initiative;
3. Requirements for vessel guards while in port; and
4. Underwater Terrorism Preparedness Program.

I strongly encourage all of those interested to participate in the meeting. To join via teleconference, dial (866) 717-0091 and use the pass code 3038389#. You can also participate in the meeting online, by logging onto https://connect.hsin.gov/r11254182 and following the online registration instructions.

For MTSA Security Tips and updates, take a look at the white paper that was posted last week. 

By guest blogger Michelle Goebel - Director, Marketing/Petrochemical & Energy at ADT Security Services

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