News release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. The SVSS identifies specific goals for which security efforts can achieve the greatest impact without excessive imposition upon the freedom of operation common to the nation’s waterways.”

• Fact Sheet: DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy
• Small Vessel Security Strategy (PDF, 57 pages)