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Will Increased Global Maritime Security be Found in Space?

Contributor:  Christopher Dauer
Posted:  03/26/2012  12:00:00 AM EDT  |  1

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Tags:   Guy Thomas | USCG | maritime security | C-Sigma

Greater global maritime security is within reach, but it will likely require global cooperation—along with space-based technology—to achieve it, a leading maritime security expert says.

Ultimately, effective international cooperation, coupled with growing and pervasive emerging technological resources, can counter threats from a variety of sources, be it from smugglers, pirates, or polluters, according to Gu...


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oceanuslive 03/27/2012 2:42:10 PM EDT

All of the systems mentioned are automated. The human element, which does not necessarily equate to 'error', has been overlooked. Maritime Domain Awareness surely includes the human input along with real-time contribution of data. The collation and analysis of all the data input requires accuracy to enhance security and safety. International coordination and cooperation must encompass all the maritime elements from commercial, military and governmental, but also the burgeoning private maritime security industry, which has a great deal to offer in aiding situational awareness. We at OCEANUSLive (www.oceanuslive.org) strive to engender the culture of information sharing to enhance situational awareness in high risk areas by providing a platform that brings together all relevant parties. Take a look; maybe the idea will catch on!
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