Maritime Security

The objectives of this program are to provide the student with the operational and technological skills to deal with the international safety and security issues facing the Maritime Transportation System. The student’s perspective may be that of a vessel or port operator, Port Authority, or military or governmental security agency. Risk-based analyses are performed to assess concerns related to vessel and shore labor practices, navigational security and safety including cargo (e.g., oil spills) and vessel traffic (e.g., collisions). Acoustic and electromagnetic sensor and security technologies are studied, with a focus on their application to various security threat scenarios, including terrorism, piracy, and crime.

Maritime Security Requirements

Required Courses:

OE 529Maritime Safety and Security

3

OE 560Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

3

OE 628Technologies for Maritime Security

3

OE 629Advanced Maritime Security

3