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The Center for Maritime Systems & Security is a public-private partnership composed of academia, government, and industry whose missions are to develop and enhance capabilities to secure the maritime domain in support of the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Maritime Security, and to identify and promote innovative maritime technologies, services and educational programs to further the responsible and sustainable use of oceans.
San Diego is one of the leading regions in the U.S. for maritime technology development
Traditional fishing city (Italians & Portuguese)
Up to 150 maritime technology companies in the county
Very active San Diego section of the Marine Technology Society (MTS)
One of the largest and busiest harbors in the world
Enormous Navy and Coast Guard presence
SPAWAR presence (U.S. Navy procurement & R&D)
Importance of SIO (Scripps Institution of Oceanography)
CalIT2 and San Diego Supercomputer Center
Multiple universities with extensive maritime expertise and grant experience
Ability to "test bed" new technologies with the Port of San Diego and/or the San Diego County Water Authority
Supported by The Security Network
To promote strong economic growth of the maritime industry in SD, the region and the industry globally
To promote the creation of innovative maritime technologies for security and non-security applications above and below the waterline
To identify and help arrange funding for multiple projects
To actively reach out internationally
Early supporters in San Diego
SPAWAR (San Diego)
Marine Technology Society (San Diego section)
Multiple private companies
2 universities
International outreach (as of January 2008)
CICESE - Ensenada, Baja California, MEXICO
Vancouver/Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA
OceansAdvance of St. Johns, Newfoundland, CANADA
Friday, February 9, 2007 - Click here to view and print
Friday, January 12, 2007 - Click here to view and print
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