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DHS S&T and NOAA Transition Harmonized Waterway Database to Coast Guard

DHS S&T is delivering a harmonized geospatial dataset of national waterways to all Federal agencies that comprise the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS).

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New Satellite-based Imagery Technology to Help USCG Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic

S&T is developing new technology to help the Coast Guard improve maritime safety and navigation in the North Atlantic Ocean.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference— Hack the Port 2022

Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference —Hack the Port 2022

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Feature Article: Virtual Reality at the Los Angeles Long Beach Seaport

CBP’s OFO has leveraged the use of immersive technology to address challenges associated with the massive volume of cargo, working with S&T to develop a Command Center designed to increase domain awareness within the LA/LB Seaport.

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News Release: S&T Funds San Jose Startup Customize Language Translator USCG

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded myLanguage of San Jose, CA, $199,592 in Phase 1 funding to adapt and customize its language translation platform to support the U.S. Coast Guard.

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News Release: S&T Tests Innovative Autonomous Surface and Ocean Surveillance Technology

DHS S&T is evaluating innovative ocean surveillance technology to support USCG's mission of protecting maritime border shoreline,waterways, seaports, and other commercially navigable waters.

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News Release: S&T Awards Phase 1 Funding for Maritime Object Tracking Technology

DHS S&T AWARDS $153K in phase 1 funding to small business for maritime object tracking technology.

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News Release: S&T and USCG Fund Development of High-Tech Ruggedized Tracking Buoy

Funding awarded to Kenautics, Inc., to develop a more reliable tracking system for accurately marking and monitoring objects in the water for recovery.

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Preserve and Uphold the Nation's Prosperity and Economic Security

America’s prosperity and economic security are integral to DHS’s homeland security operations, which affect international trade, national transportation systems, maritime activities and resources, and financial systems.

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S&T COAST Fact Sheet

Researchers from the Center for Visual and Data Analytics (CVADA), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Center of Excellence, have worked with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to develop the Coastal Operations Analysis Suite of Tools (COAST) that meets a broad set of USCG mission requirements. This suite of tools includes visualization, simulation, math modeling, and optimization techniques.