COMDTINST 16601.28C — Area Maritime Security Plan (amsp) And Area Maritime Security (ams) Assessment Development And Maintenance Process

COMDTINST 16601.28C governs the development, maintenance, approval, and exercising of Area Maritime Security Plans and Assessments.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 16601.28C
  • Title: AREA MARITIME SECURITY PLAN (AMSP) AND AREA MARITIME SECURITY (AMS) ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS
  • Date: 12/27/2023
  • Proponent: CG-5P

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The publication addresses maritime threats, Transportation Security Incidents, port disruptions, cybersecurity risks, salvage response, and Marine Transportation System recovery. It requires regular review, amendment, validation, and approval of AMSPs and provides guidance for associated AMS Assessments.

Applies to: Coast Guard Area Commanders, District Commanders, Sector Commanders/Captains of the Port (COTP), Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Area Maritime Security Plans
  • Area Maritime Security Assessments
  • Transportation Security Incidents
  • Cybersecurity Risk Plan
  • Salvage Response Plan
  • Marine Transportation System stabilization and recovery

Questions and answers

What must AMSPs include for cybersecurity risks?

Reference (e) requires incorporation of a cyber-element into the AMSP including a plan for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity risks that may cause a TSI. (paragraph 5)

What activities must the Coast Guard support with port community stakeholders?

The Coast Guard must sponsor and support continuing engagement with port community stakeholders to develop, exercise, and when necessary, implement joint efforts for responding to, recovering from, or otherwise mitigating the effects of maritime threats or TSIs. (paragraph 6)

What do AMSPs cover for maritime security planning?

AMSPs cover the spectrum of issues involved in planning for AMS, including prevention, protection, and security response activities; and the facilitation of MTS stabilization and recovery of basic MTS functionality in support of References (j) through (l). (paragraph 6)

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